This course is approved by Skills For Care and has received Quality Assured Care Learning Service approval. The Quality Assured Care Learning Service reviews training provider and course quality, making sure training is accessible, high-quality, and meets the needs of both the workforce and people who draw on care and support.

This course will give you an in-depth understanding of medications used in the health and social care sector and how to handle them appropriately so that you can best support those in your care.

This short course will run via weekly webinars, giving you the opportunity to do your coursework at home. You will receive a professional Level 2 qualification awarded to you by TQUK.

To register interest, please fill out this expression of interest form.

This course is suitable for anyone over the age of 19 and working in the health and social care sector. Whether you are at a junior or senior level it is a valued qualification to apply for.

It is an ideal programme for you if you are working in health and social care as it will cover the best practices you should use when handling medications.

You will cover a range of topics to help you develop and expand your knowledge and skills.

Learning topics include:

• Understand medication and prescriptions
• How to supply, store and dispose of medication
• Understand the requirements for the safe administration of medication
• Record-keeping and audit processes for medication