Safe Administration of Lifesaving Medication
-Level 3-
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. Successful Learners will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to safely provide lifesaving medication at emergency or life-threatening incidents.
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. 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.
| Awarding Body: | QUALSAFE |
|---|---|
| Award Type: | Regulated |
| Level: | 3 |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Classroom Phase: | 2 Days |
| Expiry: | N/A |
| Cost: | £300.00 |
Course Breakdown
Contact learning hours: 14 (classroom)
Self-directed study: 16 hours
Maximum time to complete the award: 6 weeks
Assessment
5 x Practical Assessments/Skills Tests
1 x Theory assessment (Learner Workbook)
Course Syllabus
First Response Emergency Care
QA Level 3 Certificate offers entry level education for those who wish to seek employment within the pre-hospital care sector.
First Response Emergency Care
QA Level 4 Certificate offers intermediate level education for those who wish to continue their education towards gaining the level 5 Diploma.
First Response Emergency & Urgent Care
QA Level 5 Diploma offers recognition within the Private Ambulance Sector, Security Industry and NHS. APL opportunities towards gaining Paramedic education.
Learners must:
- be at least 18 years old on the first day of the training and
- be employed by a CQC registered organisation (or overseas equivalent) and
- have successfully completed the QA Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (QCF) or a QA recognised equivalent.
There are no other formal entry requirements but to benefit from the learning we advise that Learners have a minimum of Level 3 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
Payment can be made via BACS, Credit or Debit card. Payment plans are supported via Direct Debit which is managed by our payment provider GoCardless. Please note that Credit card payments may incur a 1.5% surcharge.
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