Level 2 Certificate Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings RQF
The Level 2 Certificate in Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings (RQF) is a specialist recognised qualification to support a role in the workplace, specifically for learners in care roles where they are likely to be handling and administering medication.
This knowledge-only qualification provides underpinning knowledge and understanding in relation to medication types and processes, principles of handling medication and principles of 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.
The RQF is a qualification framework regulated by Ofqual.
The Level 2 Certificate in Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings (RQF) is an Ofqual-recognised qualification delivered by Courses For Jobs Ltd, and externally verified by the Awarding Body, Hiighfield Qualifications, hence the name, Highfield Level 2 Certificate in Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings (RQF).
Learners studying the Highfield Level 2 Certificate in Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings (RQF) get a recognised RQF qualification, approved by Skills for Care and CQC for all care workers in England
Qualification fee paid here covers all learning, assessments, quality assurance, certification by Courses For Jobs Ltd, also Awarding Body certification, digital certificate of completion, and hard copy certificate issued by the Awarding Body.
Once the full fee is paid as advertised on this page, there aren't any other fees required.
Entry requirements
This recognised qualification is accredited by Ofqual to be made available to learners in England and Northern Ireland.
The learner must be able to read and comprehend written course materials delivered in English.
Any prospective learner who is not able to, or not willing to read information and learning resources provided to them, will not meet the minimum requirement for studying this recognised qualification.
This qualification learning and assessments are done by distance learning supported by online resources, therefore the learner must have access to an internet-enabled device, such as, desktop, laptop or tablet.
The learner doesn't need to provide evidence of a work placement to study this recognised qualification.
No previous care knowledge required, but will be useful.
About the Qualification
Qualification Name - Highfield Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings (RQF)
Awarding Body: Highfield Qualifications, (also known as Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Ltd or HABC).
Approved Training Provider: Courses For Jobs Ltd
Ofqual Qualification number: 603/4455/6
Learning aim reference: 60344556
Credit value: 15 credits
Assessment method: Portfolio of evidence, with support from assessor and tutor
Guided learning hours (GLH): 120 hours
Total qualification time (TQT): 145 hours
Estimated Completion time: 2 months
Maximum Completion time: 12 months
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Who is this qualification for?
This knowledge qualification is for those learners wishing to support their role in the workplace, specifically for learners in care roles where they are likely to be handling and administering medication.
This qualification is also suitable for those who aspire to work in a care setting.
Requirements
Internet-enabled smart phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop.
Ability to read and write in English.
Qualification Approvals
This qualification is recognised and approved by:
Ofqual (the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation)
CQC (Care Quality Commission) the regulator in England
Skills For Care - the sector-skills body for social care.
Skills For Health - the sector-skills body for health care.
Completion certificates provided
The learner gets two types of certificates (all included in the fees paid, so no extra payment needed):
Course Provider certificates
- Digital certificate of completion for each unit completed, issued by Courses For Jobs Ltd.
Awarding Body certificates
- Digital certificates, issued by the awarding body, Highfield Qualifications
- Hard copy certificates, issued by the awarding body, Highfield Qualifications. The original hard-copy certificates are sent to the learner by guaranteed registered mail, because it is the only original and cannot be lost.
Progression
On successful completion, students can take on job roles that support the handling and administration of medication.
3 mandatory units to study
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
How long will it take?
The total qualification time (TQT) for this qualification is 145 hours and of this 120 are recommended as guided learning hours GLH).
How long it takes the learner depends on the learner.
Some learners dedicate time to study their coursework and complete their assignments in good time.
Other learners neglect their studies, and don't do the required work when they should, and it takes them longer to finish.
It all depends on the learner.
Topics covered
Learners undertaking this qualification will develop their underpinning knowledge and understanding in relation to medication types and processes, principles of handling medication and principles of administering medication.
Assessment method
This qualification is assessed through completion of a portfolio of evidence which will be assessed and internally quality assured.
Assessments are mainly by written assignments.
