Oxygen Training Course.

Intended Audience

The QA Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Oxygen (RQF) has been specifically designed for those who have a responsibility for the treatment and/or management of casualties who need administration of emergency medical oxygen.This qualification is suitable for first aiders operating in a high risk environment, community first responders, cabin/film crew, fire, police and other emergency services personnel.

While achievement of this qualification confirms Learners have met both the theoretical and practical requirements, this does not imply a ‘license to practice’ – the scope of practice will be determined by the organisation responsible for oxygen provision. This qualification does not allow a Learner to obtain, store or administer oxygen without clinical governance.

Course Overview

Successful Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed for the safe, prompt and effective use of administering oxygen in an emergency. Topics covered include: clinical need for oxygen therapy, oxygen delivery devices and administering emergency oxygen.

All successful students will be issued with a QA Level 3 Award for Administering Emergency Oxygen (RQF) certificate detailing their qualification which is valid for a period of 1 year.

It is delivered over 4 hours and assessed by practical assessment and a theory assessment in the form of a workbook.

Entry requirements

Learners must be at least 16 years old on the day of the training and be able to perform practical tasks at floor level. You must currently hold a minimum of a First Aid at Work or a higher level emergency care qualification or recognised equivalent. There are no other formal entry requirements but we strongly recommend Learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.