Scope of this Highfield Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings (RQF) 

The RQF is a qualification framework regulated by Ofqual.

Qualification number: 603/4455/6
Learning aim reference: 60344556
Credit value: 15
Assessment method: Portfolio of evidence
Guided learning hours (GLH): 120
Total qualification time (TQT): 145

The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace, specifically for learners in care roles where they are likely to be handling and administering medication.

This qualification can be taken by learners preparing to enter employment or by those who are already in employment in a care role and wish to develop specialist knowledge in relation to medication handling and administration.

This is a knowledge-only qualification that provides underpinning knowledge and understanding in relation to medication types and processes, principles of handling medication and principles of administering medication.

The Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings (RQF) is split into three manageable units;

• Unit 1 - Introduction to medication types and processes
• Unit 2 - Introduction to the principles of handling medication
• Unit 3 -Introduction to the principles of administering medication

This qualification is suitable for anyone who works within the health care sector or anyone who wishes to work in the sector in the future. The qualification is also suitable for anyone who handles medication while in a caring role.

This qualification is a Level 2 qualification for those who have already attained the pre-existing knowledge, understanding, skills, and competence as detailed in the previous lessons. 

This Level 2 qualification  is not an induction course. 

Those new to care in the UK who should be undertake the Care Certificate which they can enrol into via 

https://www.coursesforjobs.com/bundles/care-certificate-standards-fifteen-courses-in-one-bundle