The right medicine. Given safely.
Safe Administration of Life-Saving Medicines (SALM)
For people working in a CQC registered organisation who hold FREC 4 or equivalent: the law, pharmacology and practical skills to give life-saving medicines safely.
- 2-day course
- Practical and theory assessment
- For FREC 4 holders
- Group and on-site courses available: get in touch for a quote
Save Lives
Gain the skills to act quickly and confidently in an emergency.
Recognised Certification
Kept current through regular CPD.
Flexible Training
On-site at your premises, at a venue near you, or at our training centre.
Expert Trainers
Learn from qualified paramedics and experienced instructors.
Safe Administration of Life-Saving Medicines (SALM)
The SALM course is for people employed by a CQC registered organisation (or an overseas equivalent) who have completed the QA Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) or equivalent.
For more information or to book, please get in touch.
What you'll learn
Legislation and clinical governance: the Medicines Act 1968, the Human Medicines Regulations 2012, policies and protocols.
Pharmacology and indications: effects, side effects, contraindications and doses for these medicines:
Medicines covered:
- Adrenaline (anaphylaxis)
- GTN spray (angina)
- Salbutamol (asthma)
- Entonox and Penthrox (pain relief)
- Naloxone (opioid overdose)
- Glucose and glucagon (hypoglycaemia)
Also covered: safe handling, storage, disposal and routes of administration (for example intramuscular and intranasal); primary surveys, clinical observations including blood pressure, and monitoring the response to treatment; and practical management of anaphylaxis, cardiac and overdose scenarios.
Course Details
Duration
2 days.
Assessment
Usually 5 observed practical scenarios (for example anaphylaxis, diabetic emergency, medication overdose), a multiple-choice theory paper and a written dosage calculation paper.
Validity
Requires regular continuing professional development (CPD).
Price
£195 + VAT
Who it's for
Staff of CQC registered organisations who hold FREC 4 or equivalent.
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Who it's for
Clinical staff in CQC registered organisations.
Requirements
Generally a current FREC 4 qualification or equivalent, and working in a CQC registered organisation.
Method of delivery
Theory and practical scenarios with an expert instructor.
Keeping current
Regular continuing professional development (CPD).
Why choose Medicore?
- Accredited training: Qualsafe-accredited first aid and pre-hospital care courses, delivered to the highest standard.
- Expert instructors: courses led by experienced instructors from a CQC registered ambulance service.
- Flexible delivery: on-site at your premises, at a venue near you, or at our training centre.
- Practical and engaging: hands-on training that meets current regulations.
Book your place
Contact our training team to book a place, ask about the next date, or arrange a course for your organisation.
Prices and dates
£195 + VAT per person.
Dates change often: call 0333 002 1999 or email training@medicore.uk for the next course, or ask about a course at your premises.
Qualsafe accredited
Medicore is a Qualsafe-accredited training centre.
