VTCT Skills
Level 2
QN: 600/5591/1
Curriculum Active
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 110 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
110 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Record-keeping and audit processes for medication administration and storage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the audit process in relation to medication transactions and stock levels
- Understand how information is recorded and confidentiality maintained
- Understand own role in relation to accountability and responsibility
2
Supply, storage and disposal of medication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how medicines are supplied and obtained
- Know the requirements for storing medication
- Understand the requirements for the safe disposal of medication
3
Understand medication and prescriptions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use of different types of medication
- Understand how medicines are classified
- Understand legislation and guidelines related to medication
- Understand the roles of self and others in the medication process
- Know how to access information about medication
4
Understand the requirements for the safe administration of medication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the preparations to be taken prior to administering medication
- Understand how medication is administered safely and in a way that meets individual needs
- Understand how to support individuals to administer their own medication
- Understand the procedures to follow when there are problems with the administration of medication
- Understand how the effects of medication are monitored
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/5591/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2012
- Operational End
- Jul 2026