TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the
Safe Handling of Medication in Health and
Social Care (RQF)
Aims of this course
This course is accredited by Training Qualifications UK and regulated by OFQUAL
During this course you will learn:
- Understand medication
- Understand how to administer and support individuals to self-administer medication
- Logistical aspects of handling medication
- Legislation, guidance, and audit processes for medication in health and social care setting.
For more details on the course specification click here
Purpose
The purpose of the qualification is to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of how to administer, store, dispose of and process medicines safely, and provides learners with an understanding of medication and prescriptions. This qualification is intended to prepare learners’ skills in this subject area and to prepare them for further learning or training.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of level one in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
The qualification is suitable for learners of 18 years of age and above.
Progression
Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:
- Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (RQF).
- Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF)
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)
Funding
This course is funded by Skills for Care if you are an individual employer.
For more details on how to reclaim the funding click below
This course is eligible for contribution of £305 per person via the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme for non regulated care staff including, CQC Registered Managers, Deputy Managers, Nursing assistants, direct care roles.
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