The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Oxygen (RQF) has been designed for those who are responsible for providing care to casualties where the use of emergency oxygen may be required. This qualification is particularly relevant to those working in high-risk environments or providing advanced first aid support.

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Delivered over a half-day course, learners will gain an understanding of the clinical need for emergency oxygen, the safety considerations involved, and the skills required to administer oxygen appropriately when dealing with a range of conditions.

Successful candidates will:

• Recognise the signs and symptoms of hypoxia in casualties

• Understand the clinical indications and safety considerations for administering oxygen

• Safely set up and operate oxygen delivery equipment

• Demonstrate the safe, prompt and effective administration of emergency oxygen in accordance with current guidance

This qualification forms part of the QA First Aid suite of qualifications. The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of:

• The British Thoracic Society (BTS) Guidelines

• UK Ambulance Services Clinical Practice Guidelines (JRCALC)

The objective of the qualification is to prepare learners to effectively recognise hypoxic casualties and administer emergency oxygen using the Qualsafe BTS Oxygen Guidelines Flow Chart.

By the end of the course, learners will have the knowledge, confidence and practical competence to administer emergency oxygen safely and effectively, in line with national guidelines.