Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Oxygen (RQF)

Fully updated and re-launched in September 2025, this regulated and nationally recognised qualification provides learners with the skills and knowledge needed to safely administer emergency oxygen in an emergency.

Intended Audience:

This qualification is ideal for people who have a specific responsibility to be able to safely administer and monitor the effects of emergency oxygen within their scope of practice. This includes (but is not limited to) the following roles:

First aider
Community first responder
Offshore first aider

Note: While achievement of this qualification confirms learners have met both the theoretical and practical requirements, this does not imply a ‘license to practice’ – the scope of practice will be determined by the organisation responsible for oxygen provision. This qualification does not allow a learner to obtain, store or administer oxygen without clinical governance.

Overview:

This qualification is based on the recommendations of:

The British Thoracic Society (BTS) Guidelines
UK Ambulance Services Clinical Practice Guidelines (JRCALC)

Successful Learners will develop skills and knowledge needed for the safe, prompt and effective administration of emergency oxygen in an emergency. Topics include: Health and safety control measures, respiratory system, hypoxia, pulse oximetry, administering emergency oxygen, record keeping and casualty handover.

For a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please see the Qualification Specification (below)

Assessment Methods:

5 x Practical assessments
1 x Theory assessment (Multiple Choice Question papers)

Certification:

Successful learners will receive a personalised Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Oxygen (RQF) e-Certificate immediately after their results have been submitted

Cost:

£75 per learner, including Refreshments.

We offer discounts for armed forces and group bookings. Please contact us for an individual quotation. We can also deliver this course at your workplace (subject to venue requirements being met). Please contact us if you would like us to come to you!