Level 3 Safe Administration of Lifesaving Medication Course. Study online. This safe administration of lifesaving medication qualification is part of an Ambulance Support Worker training package. It builds the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to respond to emergency 999 calls. You study at your own pace, fitting the level 3 safe administration of lifesaving medication classes around your work schedule. The course runs over 12 months. You must be able to meet the programme requirements through your job role.
Who this course is for
This level 3 training programme forms part of our Ambulance Support Worker training package, which develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to respond to emergency 999 urgent calls from the public.
Entry requirements
You must be able to commit to the full length of the programme, and be able to meet the programme modules through your job role.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of lifesaving medications used in emergency pre-hospital settings.
You'll learn the safe administration procedures for each medication type.
You'll understand the legal and clinical responsibilities involved in administering medication.
You'll study how to assess a patient's condition before administering treatment.
You'll learn to recognise contraindications and adverse reactions.
You'll develop the behaviours required to work safely in emergency response situations.
How you will learn
You study online, working through the programme modules at your own pace over 12 months. Learning is linked to your job role, so you apply knowledge directly to your work in emergency response. Assessment is based on demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required by the programme. The centre will confirm the specific assessment methods before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Impact Futures The Urban Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Ambulance support worker: responding to emergency 999 calls
Emergency care assistant: supporting paramedics on ambulances
Patient transport technician: clinical support during patient transfers
Community first responder: attending urgent calls in your local area
Healthcare support worker: clinical support in urgent care settings
What you could study next
Level 4 Associate Ambulance Practitioner qualification: the next step toward a clinical role on the ambulance.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: relevant if you move into a supervisory or team lead role.
Paramedic Science degree (BSc): for those aiming toward full paramedic registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
