Level 2 Certificate in Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings (RQF)

Highfield Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings (RQF)

The RQF is a qualification framework regulated by Ofqual.

Qualification number: 603/4455/6
Learning aim reference: 60344556
Credit value: 15
Assessment method: Portfolio of evidence
Guided learning hours (GLH): 120
Total qualification time (TQT): 145

The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace, specifically for learners in care roles where they are likely to be handling and administering medication.

This qualification can be taken by learners preparing to enter employment or by those who are already in employment in a care role and wish to develop specialist knowledge in relation to medication handling and administration.

This is a knowledge-only qualification that provides underpinning knowledge and understanding in relation to medication types and processes, principles of handling medication and principles of administering medication.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - Included

The Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings (RQF) is split into three manageable units;

• Unit 1 - Introduction to medication types and processes
• Unit 2 - Introduction to the principles of handling medication
• Unit 3 -Introduction to the principles of administering medication

This qualification is suitable for anyone who works within the health care sector or anyone who wishes to work in the sector in the future. The qualification is also suitable for anyone who handles medication while in a caring role.

Who is this qualification for?

This knowledge qualification is designed for those learners wishing to support their role in the workplace, specifically for learners in care roles where they are likely to be handling and administering medication. This qualification is also suitable for those who aspire to work in a care setting.

How long will it take?

The total qualification time (TQT) for this qualification is 145 hours and of this 120 are recommended as guided learning hours GLH).

Topics covered

Learners undertaking this qualification will develop their underpinning knowledge and understanding in relation to medication types and processes, principles of handling medication and principles of administering medication.

Assessment method

This qualification is assessed through completion of a portfolio of evidence which will be assessed and internally quality assured

This knowledge qualification is for those learners wishing to support their role in the workplace, specifically for learners in care roles where they are likely to be handling and administering medication.

This qualification is also suitable for those who aspire to work in a care setting.

Internet-enabled smart phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop.

Ability to read and write in English.

On completion, students can take on job roles that support the handling and administration of medication.