Level 2

Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care

Learn about safe medication practices through this free online course, covering administration, storage, record keeping, and legal responsibilities to support safe care in health and social care settings.

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Safe handling of medication is a vital responsibility within health and social care, helping to protect individuals and ensure high standards of care. This fully online course introduces learners to the principles of managing medication safely and responsibly in care environments. The course explores how medication is prescribed and used, alongside understanding the importance of accurate storage, handling, and disposal. You’ll gain insight into how medicines should be managed to reduce risk and support the wellbeing of those receiving care. The course also covers the practical aspects of administering medication and supporting individuals to self-administer where appropriate. Learners will develop awareness of professional responsibilities, clear record keeping, and the role of audits in maintaining safe and effective practice. In addition, the course introduces relevant legislation and guidance that underpin medication management in health and social care settings. Understanding these frameworks helps learners recognise accountability and follow correct procedures in the workplace. Delivered entirely online, the course allows you to study flexibly from anywhere and at a pace that suits your lifestyle. By completing the course, you’ll gain valuable knowledge that supports safe practice, builds confidence, and contributes to progression within health and social care roles.

UCAS

UCAS provides support for young people making post-18 choices, as well as mature learners, by providing information, advice, and guidance to inspire and facilitate educational progression to university, college, or a degree apprenticeship.

We support 1.5 million students every year to explore entering higher education, employment and apprenticeships and manage almost three million applications, from around 700,000 people each year, for full-time undergraduate courses at over 380 universities and colleges across the UK.

If you are going to apply to Universities following completion of your Access to HE course then you will need to apply through this link which provides additional information about applying  they can also provide advice regarding applying for Student finance and that is available here.

Student finance for undergraduates is an important part of the student experience and you may be able to borrow money to help pay for tuition fees and help with living costs. This is all available at the Student Finance website which has a step-by-step guide. Click here for further information.

It is important to note that when you enrol on an Access to HE courseyou can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with the costs of a course at a college or training provider in England.

Loan eligibility does not depend on your income and there are no credit checks.

Check if you’re eligible before you apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Your loan will be written off if you then sign up for a Higher Education course AND you have completed in full the Access to HE course.

We are proud to collaborate with University of Hull on the validation of this course.

This includes transforming our programmes to ensure that we meet the evolving needs of the sector, giving you the best opportunities for success when you graduate by having a competence-based focus. Find out more about competence-based higher education.

View the policies and procedures you would be agreeing to comply with by registering for this programme. This encompasses University of Hull Quality and Standards, including a Guide for Collaborative Provision students.

Visit the University of Hull's website here.

This course is an award of the University of Huddersfield.

Hull College’s collaboration with the University of Huddersfield allows us to offer degree courses at Level 7. This course and qualification is subject to monitoring by our collaborative partner and is awarded as a University of Huddersfield degree.

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Entry Requirements

No formal qualifications are required

Assessment

Assessment based

Course Info

Part Time Further Education

We are proud to collaborate with University of Hull on the validation of this course.

This includes transforming our programmes to ensure that we meet the evolving needs of the sector, giving you the best opportunities for success when you graduate by having a competence-based focus. Find out more about competence-based higher education.

View the policies and procedures you would be agreeing to comply with by registering for this programme. This encompasses University of Hull Quality and Standards, including a Guide for Collaborative Provision students.

Visit the University of Hull's website here.

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Level 2

Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care

Learn about safe medication practices through this free online course, covering administration, storage, record keeping, and legal responsibilities to support safe care in health and social care settings.

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THe Details

Safe handling of medication is a vital responsibility within health and social care, helping to protect individuals and ensure high standards of care. This fully online course introduces learners to the principles of managing medication safely and responsibly in care environments. The course explores how medication is prescribed and used, alongside understanding the importance of accurate storage, handling, and disposal. You’ll gain insight into how medicines should be managed to reduce risk and support the wellbeing of those receiving care. The course also covers the practical aspects of administering medication and supporting individuals to self-administer where appropriate. Learners will develop awareness of professional responsibilities, clear record keeping, and the role of audits in maintaining safe and effective practice. In addition, the course introduces relevant legislation and guidance that underpin medication management in health and social care settings. Understanding these frameworks helps learners recognise accountability and follow correct procedures in the workplace. Delivered entirely online, the course allows you to study flexibly from anywhere and at a pace that suits your lifestyle. By completing the course, you’ll gain valuable knowledge that supports safe practice, builds confidence, and contributes to progression within health and social care roles.

UCAS

UCAS provides support for young people making post-18 choices, as well as mature learners, by providing information, advice, and guidance to inspire and facilitate educational progression to university, college, or a degree apprenticeship.

We support 1.5 million students every year to explore entering higher education, employment and apprenticeships and manage almost three million applications, from around 700,000 people each year, for full-time undergraduate courses at over 380 universities and colleges across the UK.

If you are going to apply to Universities following completion of your Access to HE course then you will need to apply through this link which provides additional information about applying  they can also provide advice regarding applying for Student finance and that is available here.

Student finance for undergraduates is an important part of the student experience and you may be able to borrow money to help pay for tuition fees and help with living costs. This is all available at the Student Finance website which has a step-by-step guide. Click here for further information.

It is important to note that when you enrol on an Access to HE courseyou can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with the costs of a course at a college or training provider in England.

Loan eligibility does not depend on your income and there are no credit checks.

Check if you’re eligible before you apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Your loan will be written off if you then sign up for a Higher Education course AND you have completed in full the Access to HE course.

Entry Requirements

No formal qualifications are required

Assessment

Assessment based

Course Info

Part Time Further Education

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We are proud to collaborate with University of Hull on the validation of this course.

This includes transforming our programmes to ensure that we meet the evolving needs of the sector, giving you the best opportunities for success when you graduate by having a competence-based focus. Find out more about competence-based higher education.

View the policies and procedures you would be agreeing to comply with by registering for this programme. This encompasses University of Hull Quality and Standards, including a Guide for Collaborative Provision students.

Visit the University of Hull's website here.

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