Level 2 Certificate In The Safe Handling of Medicine

Medication training simply means learning how to give, store, and record medicines safely so that the people in your care stay healthy and protected. This course is built for care workers, healthcare assistants, and anyone who handles or gives medication. It doesn’t just teach the rules, it helps you feel confident, safe, and ready to do the job properly.

You will learn step by step:

• The different types of medicines and what they are for
• How to store and give medication the right way
• What the law expects from you
• How to record everything clearly and correctly
• This training gives you the tools to keep people safe and avoid mistakes regardless of where you are: house, hospital, workplace, church, etc.

What’s Involved

About 3–4 hours of online learning (with an option for face-to-face assessment)

A recognised certificate at the end, showing you are competent in medication safety

Why This Course Matters:

• Earn a qualification that’s respected in health and social care
• Feel more confident handling and giving medicines
• Stay compliant with workplace standards
• Boost your CV and career opportunities
• Protect service users by following safe practice

Who Should Take It:

• Care and healthcare workers
• Domiciliary and residential care staff
• Support workers
• Anyone responsible for giving or handling medicines

What You Will Cover:

• What medication training means in practice
• Different types of medicines
• Safe storage, handling, and disposal
• How to give medicines safely
• Keeping accurate records
• Your role and responsibilities
• How to spot and report errors
• Safe medication practice protects lives.

Be confident and competent in handling medicine – enrol today with A.R.T.S Training!