safe administration of life saving medication

Successful learners will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to safely provide lifesaving medication at emergency or life-threatening incidents. Topics covered include, common types of lifesaving medication, determining a patient’s condition, guidelines and protocols relevant to the administration of lifesaving medication. 

While achievement of this qualification confirms learners have met both the theoretical and practical requirements, this does not imply a ‘license to practice’ – the scope of practice will be determined by the organisation responsible for medication provision. This qualification does not allow a learner to obtain, store or medicate without clinical governance.

Learners must be at least 18 years old on the first day of training.

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in the Safe Administration of Lifesaving Medication (RQF) is intended for those who have a specific responsibility at work to be able to safely administer and monitor the effects of medication within their scope of practice.

Prerequisite Qualification: Learners are required to hold either:

• A current and valid Qualsafe Level 4 Award in First Response Emergency Care or
• A Qualsafe Awards (QA) recognized equivalent qualification and 
• Be employed by a CQC registered organisation

• 5 x Practical assessments/skills tests
• 1 x Theory assessment (learner workbook)