Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Oxygen (RQF)

The Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Oxygen (RQF) qualification has been designed for those who are responsible for providing care to casualties where the administration of emergency oxygen may be required.

Over a half day period, candidates will learn about the clinical need for emergency oxygen and the safety considerations of this, as well as how to administer emergency oxygen when dealing with a range of conditions.

Successful candidates will leave the course with the knowledge and skills needed to administer emergency oxygen both safely and effectively.

What is covered?

• Use of oxygen, including: Health and safety principles for use of oxygen, Benefits of oxygen administration, Indications and contra-indications for emergency oxygen, Dangers of compressed gas

• The use of emergency oxygen during: CPR & AED usage

• Pre-operational inspections of emergency oxygen equipment

• When emergency oxygen is required

• Clinical need for the administration of emergency oxygen

• Oxygen delivery devices, including: Nasal cannula, Venturi mask, Non re-breather mask & Bag valve mask