Skills for the Workplace

Level 2 - Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care (Online)

  • Academic Year: 25/26
  • Adult
  • EP Campus
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Classroom Aims

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The Course

This online course will help you build your understanding of how medication is handled safely within health and social care settings. It is suitable if you are new to the sector or want to develop your knowledge further.

You will learn about the responsibilities of those involved in handling medication and how to follow safe working practices. The course also covers different types of medication, how they are stored and administered, and why accurate record keeping is important.

You will also explore the legislation and guidelines that support safe care. This will help you understand how to work safely and confidently in a range of care environments.

There are no formal qualifications required. An interest in health and social care and a good level of English are recommended. An initial assessment will form part of the application process.
You can progress onto a Level 3 qualification in health and social care or move into a role within a care setting where medication handling is part of the job.
£363

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

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Have questions or need help applying? Our friendly Admissions Team is here for you — get in touch today!

Email: admissions@ccsw.ac.uk

Phone: 01270 654654 (Crewe Campus) / 01244 656555 (Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses)

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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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