Focused knowledge
Build specialist understanding through a knowledge-only qualification.
Private programme · Level 2
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings (RQF)
Gain specialist knowledge of medication types, handling processes and the principles of safe administration in care settings.
Level 2
Qualification level
Up to 16 weeks
Typical duration
Knowledge-only
Qualification type
£315
Price per person
About the qualification
Learning built around your next step
For people entering adult care and those already in care roles who are likely to handle or administer medication now or in the future.
Flexible delivery
Learn remotely or in your workplace, with individual guidance from a personal tutor.
Personal support
Receive one-to-one support, feedback between sessions and a pace shaped around your learning needs.
What you will learn
Knowledge you can use in care
Medication types and processes
Principles of handling medication
Principles of administering medication
Before and during the course
A clear, supported route to achievement
Who can take part
- You must be over 16 years of age
- You may or may not already be working in an adult care setting
- The programme should be relevant to a current or future care role
How learning is delivered
- Remote or workplace-based delivery
- One-to-one support from a personal tutor
- Feedback and guidance between sessions
- Delivery planned around your learning needs
Assessment
Build evidence as you learn
Your tutor will support you to demonstrate your understanding through methods suited to the qualification and your needs.
- Oral questioning
- Written evidence
- Professional discussions
- A final portfolio of evidence built throughout the course
Price and possible support
£315 per person
Eligible employers may be able to reclaim the course cost through the Skills for Care learning and development support fund, subject to current eligibility and available funding.
Fees and support arrangements can change. We will confirm the current position before enrolment.
Talk through your training needs
Register your interest for yourself or your team and we’ll confirm suitability, delivery and current funding options.