Level 3 Award in the Safe Administration of Lifesaving Medication




Qualification Code:

SALM

Duration:

2 Days

Delivery Method:

Classroom

Cost:

£220

Level 3 Award in the Safe Administration of Lifesaving Medication

Course Overview

The Level 3 Award in the Safe Administration of Lifesaving Medication is a practical, regulated lifesaving medication RQF qualification designed for prehospital care and urgent care professionals who have a specific responsibility at work for medication provision. It supports learners to develop the knowledge and practical ability needed for the safe and effective administration of emergency medicines within their own scope of practice.

This award in the safe administration of lifesaving medication gives learners the skills to identify when intervention is needed, determine a patient’s condition, select the correct lifesaving medication, and safely administer and monitor the patient after treatment. The programme is especially relevant to those working in time-critical environments where rapid decision-making, accurate clinical judgement and safe medicine handling are essential.

Throughout the course, learners explore the legislation, guidelines, policies and protocols that govern the administration of lifesaving medication. The focus is on safe practice, accountability, patient assessment, and the effective administration of lifesaving medication using recognised drug routes.

Delivered by experienced clinical educators, this course is designed for prehospital care settings and gives learners the confidence to distinguish the correct lifesaving medication for a range of common emergency presentations, while understanding how to monitor the effects of treatment and respond appropriately to changes in the patient’s condition.

Why Choose This Course with Medipro?

This programme is designed to help learners achieve competence in the safe and effective administration of emergency medicines in real-world settings.

With Medipro, learners benefit from:

  • Training that is designed for prehospital care and urgent frontline environments
  • Teaching from experienced clinicians with operational emergency care backgrounds
  • Practical sessions focused on demonstrating the safe administration of lifesaving medication
  • Clear guidance on legislation, guidelines, policies and protocols
  • Support to understand types of lifesaving medication, medicine indications, contraindications and drug routes
  • Training that reflects professional expectations, employer standards and scope of practice

Who Is This Course For?

This qualification is suitable for healthcare professionals who are responsible for medication provision as part of their role and need to develop or evidence competence in the administration of lifesaving medication.

It is ideal for those working in:

  • Prehospital care
  • Emergency care
  • Urgent care
  • Patient transport services
  • Event medical settings
  • Other clinical environments where emergency medicines may be required

This course is particularly relevant to staff who need to assess emergencies, determine a patient’s condition, choose the correct lifesaving medication, and safely administer and monitor treatment in line with local and national requirements.

Note: Learners must hold a Level 4 FREC qualification or an equivalent prehospital care certificate.

This programme blends theory with practical application and covers the core knowledge and skills required for the administration of lifesaving medication.

Learners will cover:

  • The legislation, guidelines, policies and protocols that support medicine administration
  • Roles, responsibilities and professional accountability within scope of practice
  • How to assess a patient and determine a patient’s condition before treatment
  • How to recognise clinical presentations where lifesaving medication may be required
  • The types of lifesaving medication used in emergency care and their indications
  • The common types of lifesaving medication used within prehospital and urgent care settings
  • How to distinguish the correct lifesaving medication for different patient presentations
  • Safe preparation, checking and administration procedures
  • Accepted drug routes, including intramuscular, inhaled, nebulised, oral, buccal and sublingual routes
  • How to monitor the effects of medication after administration
  • How to identify changes in a patient’s condition and escalate where needed
  • Documentation, storage, security, disposal and reporting processes
  • Practical assessment focused on demonstrating the safe administration of lifesaving medication

The course supports learners to build confidence in the effective administration of lifesaving medication and to understand how to deliver treatment safely, lawfully and in the best interests of the patient.

Types of Lifesaving Medication Covered

As part of the programme, learners will explore a range of medicines commonly used in emergency care. These include common types of lifesaving medication such as:

  • Adrenaline 1:1000
  • Aspirin
  • Glucogel
  • Naloxone
  • Salbutamol
  • Ipratropium Bromide

Learners will understand when these medicines may be indicated, how they are given through different drug routes, and how to monitor the effects after administration. The aim is to ensure the learner can identify the correct lifesaving medication for the presentation in front of them and deliver care safely.

Upon successful completion of the written workbook and 5 x practical assessments the following certificates will be awarded:

Learners must be at least 18 years old on the first day of the training, in possession of a minimum FREC 4 certificate and employed by a CQC registered organisation (or overseas equivalent)

We provide a number of options to support you fund and finance this course. These include:

  • Multiple booking discount – for companies who book 4 or more learners onto this course, you will be given a 15% discount on the total price.
  • FREE – this course is free to all Medipro FREC 4 qualified learners who book from June 2025.
  • Course Fee Money-Back Guarantee – On eligible courses, if you attend, complete the required learning, follow tutor guidance and still do not pass, we will refund your course fee.

Over 10,000 people have begun their clinical career with us.

Our clients include the largest NHS ambulance services, and leading multinational corporations. We have trained thousands of students, helping them to achieve their dreams.

Both Rob and Tony the CERAD tutors were absolutely amazing, helpful and patient with us. Couldn’t have asked for better trainers or a better bunch of people to take this journey with!

Tia Sayer

Apprentice Emergency Technician

I completed my level 3 CERAD in March of this year, this was the third course I have done with Medipro in the last 14 months. In all of the courses I have done with Medipro I have found nothing but genuine, friendly, top class people. 

Phil Brazier

Level 3 CERAD

The teacher was very knowledgeable and made the lessons fun so it was easy to absorb. I am new to the Medical Diving field so it was very exciting learning more and going deeper into medical conditions and illnesses specific to diving. Being a diver, it will be a great asset for me to recognise and be able to administer aid should it be needed.

Kevin

Diver Medic Technician

Medipro is a very responsive apprenticeship training provider. They help us build and retain a very skilled, competent and patient care focused team of Emergency Care Assistants.

James Tavener

Training Manager

I would definitely recommend you guys to others. I feel like there’s a lot of support when needed. It’s been really enjoyable.

Imogen Fitzgerald

Apprentice Emergency Medical Technician

I think the course so far has been really good. I’ve liked the practical sessions. It’s clear what we need to learn and there’s a lot of support as well.

Amy Palfreyman

Apprentice Emergency Medical Technician

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