Safe Administration of Lifesaving Medication (SALMs) – Level 3
This regulated and nationally recognised qualification is designed for those working in Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered organisations (or equivalent) who are required to safely administer and monitor the effects of lifesaving medication as part of their role.
This one-day course provides essential training for prehospital care providers and others operating under appropriate clinical governance, equipping them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to safely deliver medication in time-critical situations.
Throughout the course, learners will explore:
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Common lifesaving medications
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The effects and side effects of medication
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How to assess patient needs and monitor for response or adverse effects
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The principles of safe drug administration within their clinical role
On completion, learners will be equipped to administer lifesaving medication safely and appropriately within the scope of their operational role and organisational policies.
Real Ambulance | Real Equipment | Real Training
What’s Covered?
Learners will cover key areas including:
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Legislation, guidelines, policies and protocols relevant to medication administration
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Safe administration techniques for lifesaving medication
- Common medications used in prehospital care
- Intended effects and potential side effects
- Common adverse reactions
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Types of lifesaving medication, including:
- Adrenaline 1:1000
- Aspirin
- Glucogel
- Ipratropium bromide
- Naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan)
- Salbutamol
- and more
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Taking and interpreting physiological measurements before and after medication delivery
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Drug administration routes, including oral, IV, IM, SC and others
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Determining a patient’s condition to guide appropriate medication choice
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Practical demonstrations of safe administration in simulated scenarios
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Monitoring and reviewing patient response post-administration
Assessment Methods
Scenario based practical assessments
Scenario based Skills Test
Calculations Practical Assessment
Post Course Workbook
Entry Requirements
To attend this course, learners must:
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Be 18 years or older on the first day of training
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Be employed by a CQC-registered organisation (or an overseas equivalent)
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Have successfully completed the QA Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC4) or a QA-recognised equivalent
⚠️ Please note: While this qualification confirms the required knowledge and practical skills, it does not permit unsupervised practice. All medication administration must occur within appropriate clinical governance frameworks. ⚠️
Testimonials
“The whole team made me feel extremely comfortable and made the learning very fun, understandable, and engaging.” – Madison
“Loved every minute of it.” – Emma
“Amazing course and delivery. Lots of content covered but done in a diverse way at a pace that felt comfortable and not rushed. Really enjoyed the scenarios, both in the theory where we could work it out together as a team, and in the practicals where we could apply the knowledge. They really brought everything together and increased confidence!” – Georgia
“Fantastic trainer; very engaging.” – Holly
“I think that Matt is very supportive, he also keeps my attention and makes sure we all understood what we were being taught. 10/10 trainer.” – Sarah
“Matt and Andrew did amazing at engaging everyone in the learning, by making it hands-on and realistic and using practical demonstrations to make sure everybody could visualize what we were being taught.” – Darcey
