Highfield Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings (RQF)
Accredited Qualification
Course Overview
Dynamic Training delivers the Highfield Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings (RQF), a nationally recognised qualification designed to build safe, confident, and compliant practice across health and social care. This knowledge-based programme develops the essential understanding required to handle, record, store, and support the administration of medicines in line with legislation, guidance, and agreed ways of working.
Learners will explore the full medicines pathway, from receipt and storage through to recording, administration, monitoring, and disposal anchored in safeguarding, person-centred care, and audit. The programme is suitable for a wide range of care environments, including residential and nursing services, domiciliary care, supported living, clinics, and private practice settings. With accessible online delivery and structured support, learners build confidence and competence while balancing work and study.
Course Content
Our delivery is designed for busy services and diverse learning needs, with clear pacing and targeted support.
Delivery Model
- Three online workshops delivered via MS Teams
- Induction to our learning portal, e-portfolio, and MS Teams
- Guided self-study with structured workbooks and activities
- Monthly tutor check-ins for progress, study planning, and confidence-building
- One-to-one tutor support for assignment clarity and study skills
- IT support for access and submission queries
- Programme duration: 3 months
Workshop Breakdown: What Will Participants Learn
Session 1: Foundations of Safe Medicines Practice
- Types and purposes of medication; key information on labels and MARs
- Roles and responsibilities within medicines processes
- Agreed ways of working; legislation, guidance, and organisational policy
- Record-keeping standards; confidentiality and information governance
Workshop 2: Receiving, Storing, Supplying and Disposing of Medication
- Receiving and checking medicines; prescriptions and supply procedures
- Safe storage, security, temperature control, and stock rotation
- Recording requirements across the medicines cycle
- Safe and lawful disposal procedures; incident reporting and audit
Workshop 3: Administering Medicines, Risk and Safeguarding
- Preparing to administer medicines; consent and capacity principles
- Methods of administration; promoting independence and self-administration
- Risk assessment; recognising and responding to errors or adverse effects
- Safeguarding responsibilities; escalating concerns; audit and improvement
Learners complete assigned workbooks and activities and upload evidence to their e-portfolio.
Course Details
*Pricing Per Person & Excluding VAT. Group Costs Available On Request
Funding: Commercial, LDSS Funding Available.
Academic Level: Level 2
Mode Of Delivery: Online sessions either as a workshop or 1:1 sessions (MS Teams), guided self-study, e-learning resources, e-portfolio
Course Length: 3 Months (Included 3 online teaching sessions)
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Qualification Structure
This Ofqual-regulated qualification confirms knowledge of safe medicines handling and administration within care settings.
Awarding Organisation: Highfield Qualifications
Level 2: (RQF)
Assessment: Knowledge-based assessment set by Highfield (e.g., assignments/online assessment) with evidence submitted via e-portfolio
Content Coverage:
- Medicines types, purposes and information
- Legal and organisational requirements; agreed ways of working
- Roles and responsibilities
- Receiving, storing, supplying, administering and disposing
- Record-keeping, audit, and safeguarding
- Risk assessment and promoting independence
- Monitoring effects and reporting concerns
Note: While knowledge-based, workplace exposure enhances understanding of real-world scenarios. We provide flexible support and reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility.
Who Is This Accredited Course For?
This certificate is ideal for those working in, or preparing to enter, health and social care roles, including:
- Care Workers / Care Assistants; Healthcare Support Workers
- Senior Care Workers / Team Leaders
- Individuals preparing for a career in care; volunteers in care settings
- Kitchen assistants, activity coordinators, and domestic staff in care services
- Care providers and agencies; training managers and HR in care settings
- Phlebotomists and therapy assistants
- Reception and administration staff in clinics
- Staff in private clinics (cosmetic, dental, physiotherapy, fertility)
Employers seeking to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and enhance quality will find this programme supports safer practice across multidisciplinary teams.
Benefits and Outcomes
- Nationally recognised qualification that strengthens compliance with CQC expectations and sector best practice
- Practical knowledge of safe storage, administration, record-keeping, and disposal of medicines
- Clear understanding of legislation, guidance, and organisational responsibilities
- Improved confidence in handling medicines and responding to issues safely
- Supports career progression and readiness for increased responsibility
- Structured support for digital access, study planning, and assessment readiness
How This Programme Delivers Impact
- Improves medicines safety and governance through robust knowledge and audit awareness
- Reduces risk by standardising safe processes across teams and shifts
- Enhances person-centred practice by promoting independence and informed consent
- Strengthens documentation quality and information handling
Entry Requirements
- No formal prior qualification required; experience in a health or social care setting is beneficial
- Learners must have access to a computer or smart device and an internet connection teat enables completion of work.
- Employers are encouraged to provide protected learning time during the programme
Learning & Development Support Scheme (LDSS) Funding
The Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) is a government-funded initiative launched by the Department of Health and Social Care in September 2024, which is designed to help adult social care employers in England invest in their workforce by reimbursing costs for eligible training courses and qualifications for both regulated & non-regulated Adult Social Care staff.
This course is covered by LDSS funding. You can learn more about LDSS funding through the link below, and you can get in touch with our team if you have any questions.
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