Key Facts
- Starting
6 Jan 2025- Location
- Kingston Hall Road Centre
- Start Time
- 17:00
- End Time
- 21:00
- Duration
- 22 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Start Date
- 6 Jan 2025
- End Date
- 4 Jul 2025
- Level
- Level 2
- Code
- KCW2027CP
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 0 - 811
- Starting
8 Sep 2025- Location
- Kingston Hall Road Centre
- Start Time
- 09:00
- End Time
- 17:00
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Start Date
- 8 Sep 2025
- End Date
- 3 Jul 2026
- Level
- Level 2
- Code
- KCW2025CP
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 0 - 811
- Starting
5 Jan 2026- Location
- Kingston Hall Road Centre
- Start Time
- 17:00
- End Time
- 21:00
- Duration
- 22 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Start Date
- 5 Jan 2026
- End Date
- 3 Jul 2026
- Level
- Level 2
- Code
- KCW2027CP
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 0 - 811
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care (NCFE)
This qualification is designed for adult learners wishing to develop their understanding of the safe handling of medicines. They may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progress to further qualifications, or learners who wish to study this programme in order to complement other studies.
This qualification aims to help learners develop:
- a general understanding of different types of medication and their use
- knowledge of the procedures for obtaining, storing, administering and disposing of medication
- an understanding of legislation and the audit process related to medication and issues of responsibility and accountability
- an understanding of the record-keeping process for medication.
This is a knowledge-based qualification; achievement will not allow learners to be considered occupationally competent in the administration of medication.
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 18 and above.
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Entry Requirements
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they've already achieved a Level 1 qualification. Learners may be asked to undertake a diagnostic test at the interview stage. -
Course Content
To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care, learners are required to successfully complete 4 mandatory units:- Unit 01 Understand medication and prescriptions
- Unit 02 Supply, storage and disposal of medication
- Unit 03 Understand the requirements for the safe administration of medication
- Unit 04 Record-keeping and audit processes for medication How is it assessed?
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Progression Next Steps
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following:- Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Preparing to Working in Adult Social Care
- Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
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Additional Information
Fee waivers may be available for this programme. Please contact our admissions team for further information. -
Course Structure
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Assessment Details
The Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care is internally assessed using a portfolio of evidence including practical and theoretical assessments.
