Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care Certificate Level 2 (ITS)
Course Overview
Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care Certificate Level 2 (ITS)
The Level 2 Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care Certificate will cover the different types of medication and their uses.
You will learn how to store and dispose of medicines safely, how to administer them properly, and how to ensure record-keeping and audits are completed correctly.
This course covers the different types of medication and what they are used for. Students will also gain an understanding of how to store and dispose of medicines in a safe way, how to administer medicines safely and how to ensure that record-keeping and audits are completed correctly.
By the end of the course, students will understand medication and prescriptions and how to supply, store and dispose of medication. They will also understand the requirements for the safe administration of medication, including record keeping and audit processes.
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This course is delivered under our national and commercial training brand, Independent Training Services (ITS). ITS is a department of Barnsley College and delivers adult and apprenticeship learning across Barnsley, Yorkshire and the UK.
Located at: Online
Course Start: Flexible start dates
Course length: 12 Weeks
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QITSMED201
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How much does the course cost?
£4,996
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
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The course information on this page was last updated 29 September 2026.
