QNUK Level 3 Award in Administration of Emergency Medical Gases (RQF)
This certification is targeted at healthcare professionals operating in healthcare environments where the administration of Oxygen and Entonox® is necessary. This encompasses various roles, including pre-hospital care providers, among others. It's important to note that this qualification does not serve as a License to Practice. Employers must establish comprehensive Clinical Governance protocols to authorize employees to administer medical gases. The primary objective of this qualification is to bolster roles within the workplace.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
This course gives learners the opportunity to gain a formally recognised regulated qualification. If you require funding, a regulated qualification is often required. Phone us and we can advise if needed. If you choose our course leading to a regulated qualification, there are additional assessment criteria to be undertaken with an instructor and a small extra certification charge.
| Regulated Qualification Details | |
|---|---|
| Course Title: | QNUK Level 3 Award in Administration of Emergency Medical Gases (RQF) |
| QAN: | 603/2077/1 |
| Level: | 3 |
| Credit Value: | 1 |
| TQT: | 8 |
| The Register of Regulated Qualifications | |
| Funding Information | |
- Medics
- Security guards
- Community First Responders
- Workplaces where a higher level of first aid is required
- High-risk workplaces
- First aid instructors
- Fire services
- Ambulance services
This course comes with 6.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
1. The learner will: Understand the principles of administering oxygen in an emergency situation
1.1 Outline how oxygen is used within the body
1.2 Identify indications for the administration of oxygen in different emergency situations
1.3 Identify contraindications that prohibit the administration of oxygen
1.4 Describe the use of pulse oximetry
1.5 Describe the limitations of pulse oximetry
1.6 Outline precautions to be observed in relation to oxygen
2. The learner will: Understand how to administer oxygen to a casualty
2.1 Demonstrate operational checks to be undertaken on oxygen therapy equipment prior to use
2.2 Demonstrate the safe preparation of different administration devices for a casualtynot in cardiac arrest
2.3 Demonstrate the delivery of oxygen
2.4 Outline the details that should be recorded in relation to the administration of oxygen
3. The learner will: Understand the principles of administering Entonox®
3.1 Describe the presentation of Entonox®
3.2 Identify indications for the administration of Entonox
3.3 Identify contraindications that prohibit the administration of Entonox®
3.4 Outline precautions to be observed in relation to Entonox®
4. The learner will: Understand how to administer Entonox® to a casualt
4.1 Demonstrate operational checks to be undertaken on Entonox® therapy equipment prior to use
4.2 Demonstrate the safe preparation of Entonox®
4.3 Outline the details that should be recorded in relation to the use of Entonox®
- Adult CPR Flowchart handout/poster
- BOC Oxygen kit leaflet for industry
- BOC Oxygen kit leaflet for medical
- Clean hand techniques leaflet
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) link to the NHS website
- Find a classroom course locally
- Find out what other courses are available as video online, blended and classroom courses nationally on our course finder
- Free student first aid program leaflet
- HSE 5 steps to Risk Assessing link to HSE website
- HeartSine 350 Information Leaflet
- How to register to call EMS by text
- Link to the HSE website
- Personal Medical Information Sheet
- ProTrainings - Using an AED Leaflet
- RIDDOR link to the HSE guide
- Regulated - COVID 19 Pre-Screen Student Evaluation Form
- Student Manual (V8.6) - Anatomy and Physiology Human Body
- Visit the First Aid Show free for first aid and medical videos
- Woundclot - haemostatic gauze for all types of bleeding
What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?
CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many business sectors. Even if you do not require a set CPD credit level, having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training. ProTrainings are the highest gold standard of CPD ensuring that all courses are externally verified and mapped to the highest levels.
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Do I receive a certificate after completing your online training?
Yes, when you complete the online course you will be able to download and print a compliant completion certificate, evidenced-based learning statement to confirm course content and a certified CPD statement. There is no extra charge for the certificate. You can also buy a printed certificate to be posted to you for a small extra fee.
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