Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care Level 2
Gain the knowledge needed to understand safe handling, storage, and administration.
Develop the knowledge and understanding to safely handle, store, and administer medication with our NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care.
Training your team
Looking to strengthen medication safety knowledge and compliance across your team?
Key benefits
- Immediate online access after purchase
- Study flexibly around work and home life
- Tutor support included
- No exams, assessed through coursework
- Nationally recognised qualification
- Payment plans available
- 80% achievement rate
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for individuals working in health and social care settings, as well as those looking to build the knowledge required for roles involving medication handling.
Where could this course lead?
This qualification could support progression into further study or roles such as:
- Care Assistant
- Support Worker
- Healthcare Assistant
- Understand different types of medication and their uses
- Learn how to store, handle, and dispose of medication safely
- Understand the procedures for administering medication
- Learn the importance of accurate record keeping and audits
- Understand relevant legislation and responsibilities
- Develop knowledge to support safe practice in care settings
- Build a foundation for further study or progression in care roles
- Understanding Medication and Prescriptions
- Supply, Storage and Disposal of Medication
- Safe Administration of Medication
- Record Keeping and Audit Processes
- Access your course online immediately and begin learning at a time that suits you.
- Our team will contact learners to request a copy of ID. This is required to register learners with the awarding body and enable certification on successful completion of the course.
- Learners should have a basic level of English and Mathematics to successfully engage with the course content and assessments.
Learning For Yourself
Gain a nationally recognised qualification for just £280, with the option to spread the cost over 3 monthly payments from £93 per month.
Start learning straight away with instant online access after purchase. Study flexibly around your work and home commitments, with tutor support included throughout.
Training For Your Team
Equip your workforce with the knowledge and confidence needed to support safe medication practices in health and social care settings. This qualification helps staff understand the principles of medication handling, storage, administration, and record keeping, promoting safe, effective, and person-centred care.
Purchasing for multiple employees? We offer group enrolments, flexible payment options, and invoice-based purchasing for
organisations.