The FAA Award in Oxygen Therapy Administration (Level 3 RQF/Level 6 SCQF) qualification provides you with the skills and knowledge to safety administer emergency oxygen to a patient. This qualification is for those who have the responsibility to administer emergency oxygen including first aiders in high risk environments, cabin crew, police, fire, dental care professionals, and other emergency service personnel.
Learners must have completed a minimum of a Level 3 First Aid at Work (FAW) or higher level first aid qualification, or recognised equivalent.
All learners are provided with an appropriate full-colour manual and first aid kit upon completion of the course. Businesses can be provided with appropriate BS8599-1 First Aid Kits and an Automated External Defibrillator on request (additional costs may apply).
Topics covered:
- Benefits of oxygen therapy
- Indications for emergency oxygen
- Contraindications
- Health and safety
- Safe storage
- Patient assessment
- Pulse oximetry
- Safe administration of oxygen therapy
Delivered over 1 day
Certificate valid for 3 years (annual refreshers recommended)
Regulated by Ofqual or the Scottish Qualifications Authority
💳 £120 per person (group discounts available)