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30 hours (4 days)
1:6
3 years
Qualsafe certificate of achievement, valid for three years; maintained in a continuing professional development (CPD) portfolio.
Llanllechid, Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales LL57 3HY. Any suitable training facility equipped for practical medication administration exercises. Please contact to discuss.
To provide healthcare professionals with the skills and confidence to administer lifesaving medication safely and effectively in emergency and urgent care scenarios.
Professionals employed by a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered organisation who are responsible for administering lifesaving medications, such as ambulance technicians, medical technicians, and associate practitioners.
Meets Skills for Health standards for medication administration in emergencies.
Emphasises patient safety and the practical skills needed for effective medication delivery.
Includes assessments in real-life scenarios for competency in medication management.
The qualification and learning outcomes comply with guidance from: Resuscitation Council (UK), Skills for Health Assessment Principles, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh – Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care, Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
Current employment with a CQC-registered organisation (or overseas equivalent) and a valid Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) or equivalent are required.
Learners must be at least 18 years old and meet Level 2 literacy and numeracy standards.
Supports progression to related qualifications and career development in prehospital or urgent care fields.
– Medication administration legislation and guidelines
– Common lifesaving medications, side effects, and contraindications
– Incident management, patient consent, and record-keeping requirements
– Patient assessment and medication dosage calculations
– Safe administration techniques for various drug routes
– Scenario-based assessments for real-world medication administration
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