Lifesaving Medication
A half-day course that has been designed for those who are responsible for providing care to casualties where the administration of emergency oxygen may be required.
Upcoming dates
We haven't scheduled a public date for this yet. We can run it at your premises or ours.
Call us on 01377 252 322 to arrange it, or to be told when a date is set.
About the course
Overview
Level 3 Administering Emergency Oxygen
Candidates will learn about the clinical need for emergency oxygen and the safety considerations of this, as well as how to administer emergency oxygen when dealing with a range of conditions.
Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Medical Gases
A 6-hour course that has been specifically designed for those who have a responsibility for providing treatment to patients who need medical gases administering in prehospital environments. Candidates will learn how to safely administer emergency oxygen, pre-operational inspections for oxygen therapy equipment and the clinical need for oxygen therapy when dealing with a range of conditions
Level 3 Award in the Safe Administering of Lifesaving Medication
A 12-hour course that is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification specifically designed for prehospital care providers who have a specific responsibility at work to be able to safely administer and monitor the effects of medication. During the course candidates will learn about the common types of life saving medication and their potential side effects. They will also learn how to determine a patient’s condition and how to assess, monitor and review the effects of medication once it has been administered. Successful candidates will leave the course equipped with all of the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to administer lifesaving medication safely and effectively in a prehospital environment.
Before you come
You are attending a First Aid or Pre-Hospital Care training course, so we recommend comfortable clothing and footwear due to the practical nature of the session. To correctly assess specific skills, you will be asked to complete practical assessments, including CPR and safe use of an AED, which must be completed on the floor.
If the Learner has difficulty kneeling on the floor, they may practise with the manikin on a table or chair if it is safe. In real life, the casualty is likely to fall to the floor, so the Learner must demonstrate CPR and the safe use of an AED with the manikin on the floor at least once. Padding such as a folded coat may be provided to kneel on during the assessment. When using an AED trainer, the Learner must perform the skill without assistance from a third party. The Learner must demonstrate at least 2 cycles of CPR before applying the AED pads in the correct position and then follow the AED instructions for at least 2 further cycles without assistance from a third party. (Section 4b)
During the course you will learn practical skills and have opportunities to apply them in real-life scenarios. Our trainers will be available to answer any questions you may have.
Training a team?
We run this course at your premises or ours, on a date that suits you.
