Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Medical Gases
Specialist training for those responsible for the safe, prompt and effective administration of emergency oxygen and medical gases in pre hospital care environments.
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Medical Gases is designed for learners who may be required to administer emergency oxygen or analgesic agents as part of their role.
This course provides the knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed to safely prepare, check, administer, monitor and record the use of emergency medical gases in line with organisational procedures and clinical governance.
Course Overview
Emergency medical gases can play a vital role in supporting patients suffering from serious illness, injury, trauma or breathing difficulty.
This Level 3 course is suitable for those working in pre hospital care, event medical support, emergency response, high risk workplaces and other roles where emergency oxygen or medical gases may be required.
Learners develop an understanding of oxygen therapy, medical gas safety, equipment checks, delivery devices, indications, contraindications, monitoring and recording. The course also introduces the safe use of analgesic agents such as nitrous oxide and oxygen mixtures where this falls within organisational scope of practice.
About the Trainer
Our first aid courses are delivered by qualified first aid instructors across Essex and the surrounding counties, including Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Kent and London. Qualsafe qualifications are delivered through our approved centre partners.
Training is delivered by experienced instructors with operational backgrounds in emergency care, public safety, event medicine and incident response.
Our approach is practical, structured and safety focused. Learners are supported to understand not only how to administer emergency medical gases, but also when, why and under what governance arrangements they may be used.
Frequently Asked Questions
First aiders, event medics, dental and healthcare staff, lifeguards and security teams who may need to give oxygen or Entonox in an emergency.
The course runs for 1 day. We deliver across Essex and the surrounding counties, including Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Kent and London, at your premises for groups or at one of our venues for open courses. Open dates are listed on this page when scheduled.
Yes. Successful learners achieve the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Medical Gases (RQF), regulated by Ofqual. Qualsafe qualifications are delivered through our approved centre partners.
Qualsafe first aid certificates are normally valid for three years. Annual refresher training is recommended to keep skills sharp.
Yes. We run courses for groups at your premises across Essex and the surrounding counties, including Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Kent and London, which is usually the most cost effective option for teams.
£85 + VAT per person. For a group at your premises, ask us for a quote. Includes travel in Essex and the surrounding counties. Travel elsewhere in the UK is quoted separately.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the role and responsibilities of administering emergency medical gases
- Carry out pre operational inspections of oxygen therapy equipment
- Understand the safe handling and use of compressed gas cylinders
- Recognise indications and cautions for emergency oxygen therapy
- Administer emergency oxygen safely using appropriate delivery devices
- Understand the use of nitrous oxide and oxygen mixtures where applicable
- Monitor and record the effects of medical gas administration
- Respond safely within agreed ways of working and organisational procedures
Who Is This Course For?
Event medical staff
First responders
Private ambulance personnel
Emergency services personnel
Fire and rescue teams
Police personnel in relevant roles
High risk workplace responders
Community first responders
Healthcare support staff
Those working under clinical governance arrangements
- Duration 1 day
- Qualification Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Medical Gases (RQF)
- Delivery In person, at your premises or ours
- Area Essex and surrounding counties
- Price £85 + VAT per person
- Start Date On request
Upcoming course dates
No open dates are scheduled right now. We also run this course on site for teams.
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