Course Overview
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.
Assessment Methods
Practical assessments/skills tests – observed by the Trainer throughout the course. There are 5 practical assessments/skills tests for this qualification:
- Calculations
- Diabetic patient
- Anaphylactic shock
- Administration of medication
- Medication overdose
Theory assessment – a workbook for each Learner
