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Certificate in the Safe Handling of Medicines – Level 2

The aim of this qualification is to increase knowledge, understanding and skills required for the safe handling of medication.

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Course Summary

Subject Area: Health
Adult and Community
Location: Distance Learning
Full Time or Part Time: PT
Level: 2
Number Of Years: 1
Interview Required?: Y
Weeks: 16
Hours: 4.00
Start: Flexible
Days/Times:
Tuition: £811
Distance Learning

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Course Information for Students

The aim of this qualification is to increase knowledge, understanding and skills required for the safe handling of medication.

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 2 qualification in medication, healthcare or social care.

Entry is at the discretion of the Centre. However, learners should be aged 18 or above to undertake this qualification. 

Learners must achieve all four mandatory units:

  • Support use of medication in social care settings
  • Understand how to safeguard the wellbeing of individuals in relation to medication use
  • Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach
  • Understand physiological measurements

On-site 

£300 which includes registration, certification and all resources.

All units will be individually internally assessed using a range of methods, which could include written assignments or case studies.

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to a:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
  • Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support
  • Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care

For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk

Course Information for Employers

If you are an employer and would like to know more about the apprenticeships and professional training we deliver or how you can get involved in co-creating and co-delivering curriculum, please contact us via email on businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk, call us on 01332 387 421 or visit our employer pages here.

Career Information


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This course could lead to one of these careers...

Generalist Medical Practitioners

£43681

Generalist Medical Practitioners

Health Associate Professionals

£24922

Health Associate Professionals

Pharmacy and Optical Dispensing Assistants

£19130

Pharmacy and Optical Dispensing Assistants

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Midwifery Nurses

£34178

Midwifery Nurses

Plastics Process Operatives

£25752

Plastics Process Operatives

More Careers Information at: https://www-testwp.derby-college.ac.uk/career-pathways
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