Glasgow Medical Group
Course overview
Our CPD course on Penthrox (Methoxyflurane) Administration is designed to help healthcare professionals gain the essential skills and knowledge for safe and effective pain relief in emergency and clinical settings.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Understand the pharmacology and clinical uses of Penthrox.
Assess patient suitability and manage contraindications.
Safely administer Penthrox, ensuring correct dosage and monitoring.
Handle potential side effects and provide post-care.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for paramedics, nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals involved in pain management.
Assessment Methods
- 1 x Theory assessment (Learner Workbook)
- 3 x Practical Assessments/Skills Test.
Course information
Course Length
Certificate Validity
Certificate Validity
- 7 Guided Learning Hours
- Delivered over 2 Day
- 10 Total qualification time
Certificate Validity
Certificate Validity
Certificate Validity
- Valid for 1 years
- Requalification requires successful completion of the original qualification
Entry Requirements
Certificate Validity
Entry Requirements
Learners must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the training.
Learners must have successfully completed the QA Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (QCF or RQF), Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) or similar qualification, e.g. Associate Ambulance Practitioner, IHCD Ambulance Aid
Learners must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the training.
Learners must have successfully completed the QA Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (QCF or RQF), Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) or similar qualification, e.g. Associate Ambulance Practitioner, IHCD Ambulance Aid or be a registered healthcare professional working in an emergency care or primary care environment. Equivalent qualifications must be mapped to the Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria of the Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF), and be submitted to QA for consideration, showing how comparable they are in relation to meeting the same skills and knowledge as well as the assessment requirements.