Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care

This course will give an overall understanding of safe handling of medicines. The units and topics covered include the following: 

• Understand medication and prescriptions.
• Supply, storage and disposal of medication.
• Understand the requirements for the safe administration of medication and Record-keeping and audit processes for medication administration and storage.

This is an online learning course and will require the learner to commit to self study hours in order to complete the assessments.

Each learner will be assessed via interactive online resources and end of unit assessment questions. Assessments must be completed in the agreed timescale and submitted to the assessor who will then provide feedback, advice and guidance, and, additional support where needed.

A range of financial support may be available for adult students to help towards the cost of your fees, equipment, childcare and/or other expenses while studying, depending on your personal circumstances and the course you are studying. For more details visit nscg.ac.uk/finance