Booking options
£90
£90
Delivered In-Person
Full day
Duration
1 Day
Validity
3 years
Course Overview
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Administration of Emergency Medical Gases is a nationally recognized qualification designed for individuals who may be required to administer medical gases, such as oxygen, in emergency situations. This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, first aiders, and emergency responders working in sectors where medical gases are used to preserve life and manage critical conditions.
Learners will gain the essential knowledge and skills to safely administer emergency oxygen and Entonox® (a gas mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen), ensuring the well-being of patients in a variety of emergency scenarios. Upon completion, participants will be confident in their ability to apply this crucial intervention when necessary.
What’s Covered
Roles and responsibilities in administering emergency medical gases
Safe handling and storage of medical gas cylinders
Understanding the physiology of respiration and how medical gases work
Indications for the use of oxygen and Entonox®
Equipment setup and safety checks
Correct administration techniques for oxygen and Entonox®
Identifying and managing risks and contraindications
Monitoring patients during and after administration
Legal considerations and accurate incident reporting
Entry Requirements
Participants must be at least 18 years old on the first day of training. No formal qualifications are required, but learners are advised to have a basic understanding of first aid and emergency care to benefit fully from the course.
All our 'Open' courses are delivered from our dedicated training venue:
Pulse South Coast Ltd,
Bentley Wildfowl,
Harveys Lane,
Ringmer,
BN8 5AF
On occasion we may use a separate venue, this will be advised on the course booking.
On your course you will be provided with tea & coffee making facilities and biscuits.
We are in a rural location so we recommend brining lunch with you on the day. There is a microwave & fridge on site for your use.
There is a garage that is approximately a 10 minute drive from our venue.
We have a dedicated car park that is approximately a 300m walk to the training venue.
There is no additional cost to use this parking.
We accept no responsibility for any personal loss or theft while you are on our training courses or premises.
Please ensure to keep your personal belongings safe at all times.
All courses are delivered in English, you must have a basic understanding of the English language to attend.
There is a requirement for you to show that you are capable of performing the skills you are taught on the course, due to this you will need to be physically able to demonstrate all practical elements of the course.
As a company we pride ourselves on running immersive & practical training courses.
You will often be expected to kneel & work outdoors, please dress appropriately.
As we deliver Ofqual accredited courses, there is a requirement for you to show a form of ID on the first day of the course.
This could be; a driving license, passport or something that clearly shows who you are.
All of our courses have a minimum training time of six hours a day, we will often advertise a course as seven hours to include break times.
On occasion it is required to go over the scheduled times, however this will always be discussed with the group on the day.
During your course you will have a designated trainer for the duration.
They are there not only to assess for the qualification, but to offer you guidance and support throughout.
We accept no responsibility for any personal loss or theft while you are on our training courses or premises.
Please ensure to keep your personal belongings safe at all times.
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