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Level 2 Award in Principles of Safe Handling and Administration of Medication (RQF)
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Classroom based course with study materials, tutor support and final exam included

Summary

Price
£108 inc VAT
Or £36.00/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Classroom
Duration
1 day · Part-time
Qualification
Level 2 Award in Principles of Safe Handling and Administration of Medication (RQF)
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Certificates
  • Level 2 Award in Principles of Safe Handling and Administration of Medication (RQF) - Free
Assessment details
  • Level 2 Award in Principles of Safe Handling and Administration of Medication (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Location & dates

Location
Start date
End date

10/11/2025
10/11/2025

End date: 10/11/2025

Address
Sywell Airport Business Park Skyways House, Sywell
Wellingborough Road
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN60BN
United Kingdom
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15/01/2026
15/01/2026

End date: 15/01/2026

Address
Sywell Airport Business Park Skyways House, Sywell
Wellingborough Road
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN60BN
United Kingdom
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31/03/2026
31/03/2026

End date: 31/03/2026

Address
Sywell Airport Business Park Skyways House, Sywell
Wellingborough Road
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN60BN
United Kingdom
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22/06/2026
22/06/2026

End date: 22/06/2026

Address
Sywell Airport Business Park Skyways House, Sywell
Wellingborough Road
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN60BN
United Kingdom
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Overview

Over this one-day course, learners will gain an understanding of the safe handling and administration of medication, understanding the benefits and risks of taking and/or not taking medication, legislation and guidance for the safe handling and administration of medication, requirements for patient confidentiality, common types of medication, different legal classifications of medication, different routes for the administration of medicines, roles and responsibilities in the use of medication, preparation, storage and safe disposal of medication, the requirements for recording the use of medication, and much more.

Qualification

Level 2 Award in Principles of Safe Handling and Administration of Medication (RQF)

Awarded by Qualsafe Awards
Regulated by Ofqual
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Certificates

Level 2 Award in Principles of Safe Handling and Administration of Medication (RQF)

Hard copy certificate - Included

Successful learners will receive a QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Safe Handling and Administration of Medication (RQF) Certificate within 21 days of completion.

Assessment details

Level 2 Award in Principles of Safe Handling and Administration of Medication

Included in course price

This course is assessed by a multiple choice question paper where you must achieve 14 correct answers from 20 in a 30 minute period.

Course media

Resources

  • Level 2 Award in Principles of Safe Handling and Administration of Medication (RQF) - download

Description

The objective of the qualification is to give Learners an introduction into the safe handling and administration
of medication, to recognise current legislation and guidance, the different types of medication and the correct
storage and disposal of medication.

What's covered?

  • Understanding the benefits and risks
    of taking and/or not taking medication
  • Legislation and guidance for the
    safe handling and administration of
    medication
  • Requirements for patient confidentiality
  • Common types of medication
  • Different legal classifications of
    medication
  • Different routes for the administration
    of medicines
  • Roles and responsibilities in the use of
    medication
  • Preparation, storage and safe disposal of medication
  • The requirements for recording the use of medication

Who is this course for?

This qualification has been specifically designed for those working within a health and social care setting, such as support workers or care workers, and have a responsibility for the safe handling and administration of medication. This qualification is also perfect for those looking to refresh their knowledge.

Requirements

Learners must be at least 16 years old on the first day of the training.


There are no other formal entry requirements but to benefit from the learning we advise that Learners have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy and numeracy

Career path

Residential care homes

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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