SAFE ADMINISTRAION OF LIFESAVING MEDICATION (RQF)
Following achievement of this qualification the Learner must maintain a current CPD portfolio related to the learning outcomes of the qualification that is sufficient to demonstrate an ability to provide safe and current practice.
30 hours
Who is this course for?
This regulated and nationally recognised qualification has been designed to provide Learners with the knowledge and skills needed to safely administer medication in a Prehospital environment.
The QA Level 3 Award in the Safe Administration of Lifesaving Medication (RQF) is intended for those who are employed by a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered organisation that have a specific responsibility at work to be able to safely administer and monitor the effects of medication within their scope of practice.
Learners who wish to undertake the QA Level 3 Award in the Safe Administration of Lifesaving Medication (RQF) must be employed by a CQC registered organisation and have successfully completed the QA Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) or a QA recognised equivalent qualification.
Cost – £20pp
Whats covered?
- Legislation, guidelines, policies, and protocols
- Guidelines for administrating lifesaving medication
- Common types of lifesaving medication in an emergency or urgent care situation
- Determining a patient’s condition in order to distinguish the correct lifesaving medication
- Demonstrate the safe and effective administration of lifesaving medication in a prehospital or emergency and urgent care setting
- Assess, monitor and review the effects of lifesaving medication