Level 2 Safe Handling of Medication

Due to the nature and course delivery of distance learning we require all applicants to hold a minimum of English Literacy Level 1 or equivalent. 

If you are between 19-23 years of age you must also have already achieved a full level 2 qualification (or higher) or 5 GCSE Grades A*-C/Grade 9-4.

We will require evidence of this in order to receive funding for you.

If you are unsure of your level of literacy, please let us know.

Each candidate is required to give written responses to questions, which will be submitted to a qualified script marker to assess. These responses can either be handwritten in the assessment booklets, typed using electronic templates, which are provided at induction, or typed using our fully online EQUAL platform. Candidates are issued with workbooks or online materials to assist with assessments.

You will be required to submit 4 assessments each taking 4 weeks to complete.

It is important when applying for this course that you confirm that you have access to workplace policies and procedures as some of the assessment questions relate directly to a care setting. For example:

1. Identify who writes prescriptions for the people to whom you provide care.
2. Look at your workplace policy and explain the responsibilities of the person who has the authority to receive medication within your workplace

Upon completion, you will receive an electronic certificate, which will be sent to you via email. A paper certificate can be issued upon request.