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Regulated by Future Awards in Oxygen Therapy Administration

CPD Certified Training Approved by Skills for Care

The purpose of this Level 3 Award in Oxygen Therapy Administration is to provide the learner with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to provide medical oxygen to a patient in line with medical gas administration guidelines and service protocols.

This qualification gives the learner the opportunity to:

  • Know guidelines for the use of oxygen therapy
  • Be able to administer oxygen therapy

There are no formal qualification entry requirements that a learner must have completed before taking this qualification and no requirement for learners to have prior skills, knowledge or understanding.

This regulated qualification by Future Awards is available as a 100% face to face course.

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: FAQ Level 3 Award in Oxygen Therapy Administration (RQF)
QAN: 601/3924/9
Level: 3
Credit Value: 1
TQT: 10
The Register of Regulated Qualifications
  • Responders
  • First aiders
  • Medical staff
  • Ambulance workers
  • Care workers

Learning Outcomes

1. Know guidelines for the use of oxygen therapy

  • 1.1 Explain benefits of oxygen therapy
  • 1.2 Identify indications for the use of oxygen
  • 1.3 Explain contraindications prohibiting use of oxygen
  • 1.4 Explain dangers of using compressed gas
  • 1.5 Outline health and safety rules for the: • Use • Storage • Handling of oxygen

2. Be able to administer oxygen therapy

  • 2.1 Carry out operational checks in preparation for use of oxygen therapy equipment
  • 2.2 Identify when oxygen therapy is required
  • 2.3 Administer oxygen using the required flow rate for the following oxygen delivery devices: • Non-rebreather mask • Bag, valve and mask
  • 2.4 Administer oxygen to a patient in line with agreed ways of working