This qualification helps education and early years settings, such as schools, nurseries, and colleges, to equip their staff with the skills necessary to support learners with medical needs.
It aligns with guidance from the Department for Education (DfE) and the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
It supports best practices in inclusive education and is relevant to professionals working in roles such as teaching assistants, early years practitioners, SEN support staff, and pastoral staff.
This qualification is OFQUAL-regulated and Qualifications Network UK-accredited.
Learners will have a clear understanding of:
To undertake this qualification, you need to have the following prior knowledge, skills, understanding, or qualifications outlined below.
6 tutor-guided learning hours. (1day).
Multiple-choice question paper.
The examination will take place under strict conditions, with learners seated 1.25 metres apart and prohibited from conferring with one another during the test.
No books, personal notes, or dictionaries will be permitted.
Learners who successfully pass the multiple-choice paper, which consists of 20 questions, will receive an Ofqual-regulated QNUK Level 2 Award in Safe Administration of Medications in Educational Settings (RQF).
Each successful learner will receive:
For learners looking to progress further, the QNUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) would be a good step
This qualification is regulated in England and covers English Legislation.
You can take the qualification in Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland as well.
Our pricing is straightforward and transparent, as it should be.
For our on-site courses, we require a minimum of 4 learners to visit your site or preferred venue.
To discover what our pricing includes, please complete our course enquiry form.
We will respond within a couple of hours during business hours on weekdays.
Additionally, we offer first-aid courses at our training centre in Rugby, Warwickshire.