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.

• 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. Total course time includes 0 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.

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®