Administering Medical Gases and Life-Saving Medication Courses
Successful learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed for the safe, prompt and effective use of administering medical gasses and life-saving medication.
Administering Medical Gases - Level 3 Award
The Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Medical Gases (RQF) has been specifically designed for those who have a responsibility for providing treatment to patients who need medical gases administrating in pre-hospital care environments, such as: those working in the police force, fire service, or private ambulance sector.
During this half-day course learners will develop the necessary knowledge and skills needed for the safe, prompt and effective administration of emergency oxygen and analgesic agents.
Course Content
- Safe, prompt and effective administration of emergency oxygen and analgesic agents
- Pre-operational inspections and how to monitor and record its effects
Course Length
4.5 hours
Course Delivery
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Emergency Oxygen Administration - Level 3 Award
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Oxygen (RQF) has been specifically designed for those who have a responsibility for the treatment and/or management of casualties who need administration of emergency medical oxygen. This qualification is suitable for first aiders operating in a high risk environment, community first responders, cabin crew, film crew, fire, police and other emergency services personnel.
Successful learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed for the safe, prompt and effective use of administering oxygen in an emergency.
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 oxygen provision. This qualification does not allow a learner to obtain, store or administer oxygen without clinical governance.
Course Content
- Clinical need for oxygen therapy
- Oxygen delivery devices
- Administering emergency oxygen
Course Length
4.5 hours
Course Delivery
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Administering Life Saving Medication - Level 3 Award
The 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 Level 3 Award in the Safe Administration of Lifesaving Medication must be employed by a CQC registered organisation and have successfully completed the Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care or a QA recognised equivalent qualification.
Successful learners will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to safely provide lifesaving medication at emergency or life-threatening incidents.
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.
For a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please download the Qualification Specification.
Course Content
- Common types of lifesaving medication
- Determining a patient’s condition
- Guidelines and protocols relevant to the administration of lifesaving medication
Course Length
4.5 hours
Course Delivery
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