A comprehensive, hands-on course offering an internationally recognised award in advanced airway management. This course equips healthcare professionals with critical skills for handling difficult airways in pre-hospital settings.


Qualsafe Administering Emergency Oxygen, Level 3 (RQF)
Course length
5 hours (1/2 day)
Instructor
1:12
Period of validity
1 year
Certification
Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Oxygen (RQF) certificate.
Venue
Outreach Rescue training facilities in Raglan, Monmouthshire or Llanllechid, Bangor, Gwynedd. Alternative locations are available by arrangement.
Administering Emergency Oxygen, Level 3
Goal
To prepare participants to safely administer and monitor emergency oxygen in line with professional standards and workplace needs.
Target group
First aiders, emergency responders, and professionals in high-risk environments requiring oxygen administration competencies.
Highlights
Practical training in emergency oxygen administration using industry-standard equipment.
Aligned with JRCALC and Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines for emergency care.
Ensures competency in oxygen use, monitoring, and recording during emergencies.
Description
Compliance
Aligned with Resuscitation Council (UK), British Thoracic Society, and UK Ambulance Services Clinical Practice Guidelines (JRCALC).
Previous knowledge
Participants must hold a Level 3 First Aid at Work (RQF) or equivalent qualification. Learners are recommended to have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy and numeracy.
Requirements
Participants must be at least 16 years old and comfortable performing practical tasks such as oxygen-assisted CPR at floor level.
Progression
Participants may progress to advanced medical care or higher-level first aid qualifications.
Theoretical elements
– Safety considerations when administering oxygen.
– Indications, contraindications, and benefits of oxygen use.
– Legal and professional standards for emergency oxygen administration.
Practical elements
– Equipment safety checks, including cylinders, masks, and valves.
– Administering oxygen during CPR using a bag-valve mask and AED.
– Monitoring and recording the effects of emergency oxygen use.