Using Analgesic Gases in medical emergencies can help to relieve the casualty of pain. Learn how with this ProTrainings Course.
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Analgesic Gases Level 2 (VTQ) at a glance

  • 3-year nationally recognised certificate
  • 40 minutes of engaging video training
  • Video access for 8 months
  • Printable wall certificate
  • CPD time credit conformation
  • Follows latest UK Resuscitation and ERC guidelines
  • Includes manual & other downloads
  • Free weekly video refresher
  • Evidence Based Training certificate
  • Videos include subtitles
£24.95 + VAT
Group Rates also available

This Analgesic Gases Level 2 (VTQ) awareness course is designed to provide each learner with the theoretical competency on how to best administer Analgesic gases correctly and safely, like Entonox and Nitronox.

Using Analgesic gases does come with a lot of responsibility. By completing this course each learner will gain knowledge and confidence on how to handle, store and administer the gas.

This course is part of our First Responder on Scene blended online course, which forms part of a regulated qualification.

This qualification and most of the other ProTrainings qualifications are Endorsed by TQUK to show our commitment to extra levels of compliance and quality assurance.

Companies, organisations, or agencies are encouraged to contact us for group discounts and information about onsite training and how our system can be used to track and monitor your staff training.

If you need to buy Oxygen or analgesic gases, please contact us as we can supply this in different sizes of cylinders including 1, 2, 2.7, 8 and 10 litres.  You can rent these on an annual basis and get fast refills. In our store, there are different bags to carry your cylinder and equipment and we also sell a full range of Oxygen administration equipment. We also offer Nitronox in 1, 2 and 10-litre sizes.

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.

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.

  • 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 1.0 hrs (3.0 class) of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 40 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.

For full details of the contents of our online course see our Entonox Training site.

  • What are analgesic gases
  • When would you use analgesic gases
  • Problems with analgesic gases
  • How much analgesic gas should be given
  • The analgesic gase Cylinder
  • The analgesic gase Regulator
  • Analgesic gase kit assembly
  • Analgesic gase administration
  • Analgesic gases maintenance, transport and storage

Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Understand what are medical gasses are and the difference between analgesic gases and Oxygen. 

LO2. Explain when you would use analgesic gases to control pain in a patient. 

LO3. Explain the problems with giving analgesic gases to a patient. 

LO4. Explain how much analgesic gas should be given and how its delivery is controlled. 

LO5. Explain how to assemble an analgesic gas set. 

LO6. Explain how to administer analgesic gases. 

LO7. Explain how to disassemble, store and transport analgesic gases safely. 

  • First Aid Plus Student Manual Version V8.6 - 2021 guidelines with ERC first aid changes
  • 5 ‘Rights’ of Administering Medications Safely link to document on the WHO website
  • Adult CPR Flowchart
  • Adult CPR Flowchart handout/poster
  • BOC Oxygen kit leaflet for industry
  • BOC Oxygen kit leaflet for medical
  • British Thoracic Society Oxygen and pulse oximetry recommendations
  • CPR and Coronavirus video - Guidance on delivering CPR out of hospital has changed where Coronavirus COVID 19 is known or suspected
  • CQC website link
  • Child CPR Flowchart
  • Child CPR Flowchart handout/poster
  • Coronavirus COVID 19 Pre-Screen Student Evaluation Form
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) link to the NHS website
  • Find a classroom course locally
  • Find out what other courses are available as video online, blended and classroom courses nationally on our course finder
  • First Aid and Social Distancing poster
  • Free student first aid program leaflet
  • French - First Aid Plus student manual
  • How to register to call EMS by text
  • Infant CPR Flowchart
  • Infant CPR Flowchart handout/poster
  • NHS Choices Web link
  • Nitronox/Entonox User Instructions - Gas rentals are available from ProTrainings, contact us for more information
  • Oxygen User Instructions - Gas rentals are available from ProTrainings, contact us for more information
  • Oxygen and Analgesic gases from ProTrainings
  • Personal Medical Information Sheet
  • ProTrainings - Using an AED Leaflet
  • UK Resus Council 2015 Guidelines updated 2015 Link
  • Visit the First Aid Show free for first aid and medical videos
What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?

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What is "SCORM ready" and will courses run on a LMS?

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Do I receive a certificate after completing your online training?

Yes, when you complete the online course you will be able to download and print a compliant completion certificate, evidenced-based learning statement to confirm course content and a certified CPD statement. There is no extra charge for the certificate.  You can also buy a printed certificate to be posted to you for a small extra fee.

What training courses do you offer and how are they delivered?

We offer a full range of training courses across all business sectors as video online, blended and nationwide at your business or our local training centres. With over 350 courses you can learn at a time and place that meets your busy schedules and save money on travel and costs away from the office.

Do you sell first aid kits and equipment?

Yes, we sell over 1000 products from first aid kits to plasters.  We also sell a wide range of medical devices, equipment and everything you need to deal with a first aid emergency and to comply in the workplace with first aid provision.  See our first aid equipment online store at www.first-aid-online.co.uk

Do you sell PPE, infection control products and medical equipment?

Yes, we sell a full range of PPE, infection control products to keep you and your workplace safe.  We also sell a full range of medical equipment and first aid supplies. Visit our store at www.first-aid-online.co.uk

Are your courses Endorsed?

Yes, all ProTrainings courses are Endorsed by TQUK in addition to other approvals and endorsements to give you a quality compliant qualification for your courses whatever delivery method you take.

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Are courses all online or can I take a blended or class course locally?

Most of our courses are available as online or classroom-based at a training centre locally.  We can also send an instructor to your business to save travel and tailor the course to your business.  To save time and money you can take most courses in a blended format with online and class training.

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