Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care Certificate Level 2
Course Overview
Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care Certificate Level 2
The Level 2 Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care Certificate will cover the different types of medication and their uses.
You will learn how to store and dispose of medicines safely, how to administer them properly, and how to ensure record-keeping and audits are completed correctly.
This course covers the different types of medication and what they are used for. Students will also gain an understanding of how to store and dispose of medicines in a safe way, how to administer medicines safely and how to ensure that record-keeping and audits are completed correctly.
By the end of the course, students will understand medication and prescriptions and how to supply, store and dispose of medication. They will also understand the requirements for the safe administration of medication, including record keeping and audit processes.
Located at: Online
Course Start: Flexible start dates
Course length: 12 Weeks
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QINDMED201
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
£250.00 - Eligible for adult funding (eligibility criteria may apply). Please contact our team for advice on finance and funding options.
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For further details, please contact us! Call 01226 216 760 or email: info@ind-training.co.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Visit the Additional Learning Support webpage, call 01226 216 769 or email als@barnsley.ac.uk for further information.
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The course information on this page was last updated 10 October 2025.
