Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Principles of Safe Handling & Administration of Medication (RQF)
Accredited training for care professionals who handle or administer medication.
Accredited training for care professionals who handle or administer medication
This one-day course provides learners with the essential knowledge and confidence to safely handle, store, and administer medication within health and social care environments.
It’s designed for care staff, support workers, and healthcare assistants who are involved in managing or assisting with medication as part of their daily duties.
Learners will understand the legal, organisational, and practical responsibilities of medication handling, helping to maintain safe, person-centred care.
Course Details
- Duration: 1 day (6 hours minimum)
- Awarding Body: Qualsafe Awards
Assessment
- Multiple-choice examination
- Certification validity: 3 years
Learn the principles of safe medication handling
This course provides a clear understanding of safe medication processes, from prescription to administration and record-keeping. It focuses on reducing errors and promoting good practice.
Key topics include:
• Legislation and policies surrounding medication handling
• Roles and responsibilities of care staff
• Medication types and their effects
• Storage, security, and disposal of medicines
• Procedures for administering medication safely
• Accurate recording, reporting, and confidentiality
• Managing errors and adverse reactions
Assessment: Multiple-choice examination
Certification validity: 3 years
Training built for real care environments
Learners explore real-life examples from residential, domiciliary, and supported-living settings. They gain practical insight into compliance, safety, and accurate documentation — all vital to maintaining high standards of care.
Why choose Influence 360 for Medication Handling training
• Accredited by Qualsafe Awards
• Designed specifically for the health and social care sector
• Delivered by experienced trainers with healthcare backgrounds
• Practical, compliant, and easy to apply
• Helps reduce medication errors and improve care quality
Learn in a way that suits your care setting
We offer this course on-site or at our Newcastle venue, with flexible delivery to suit shift patterns and staffing needs.
Delivery options:
• 1-day classroom training (on-site or Newcastle)
• Group sessions for care teams
• Refresher and blended learning options available