1-Day Oxygen Therapy Administration Course

Level 3 Oxygen Therapy Administration : 1 day course

This training enables users to administer oxygen safely and effectively, for casualties with breathing difficulties. Delegates will learn how and when to administer oxygen to a casualty and the safety concerns with carrying, storing and administering it.

This course is suitable for qualified First Aiders, Emergency First Aiders, dental practitioners and dental care professionals, nurses, healthcare professionals and others working in an environment where oxygen is available for casualty welfare.

oxygen therapySyllabus

The course is made up of practical and theoretical sessions delivered by your Instructor who will provide a detailed course programme.

    At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
  • Explain benefits of oxygen therapy
  • Identify indications for the use of oxygen
  • Explain contraindications prohibiting use of oxygen
  • Explain dangers of using compressed gas
    Outline health and safety rules for the:
  • Use
  • Storage
  • Handling of oxygen
  • Carry out operational checks in preparation for use of oxygen therapy equipment
  • Identify when oxygen therapy is required
    Administer oxygen using the required flow rate for the following oxygen delivery devices:
  • Non re-breather mask
  • Bag, valve and mask
  • Administer oxygen to a patient in line with agreed ways of working

Certification

This qualification lasts for 3 years. To renew the qualification, learners will need to retake the full course. However, it is recommended that during the 3-year period, the learners attend annual refresher courses.

Assessment

A range of methods are used, including, practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice).

Numbers

A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.

Location

We are able to deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises, reducing your costs in respect of additional time out and travelling. For individual course places please see our Course Finder facility, or for group bookings, please contact us for an On-Site Training quote.

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Course Duration

This is a classroom-based course of 6 contact hours.

Training books

Oxygen Therapy training manual

A comprehensive fully illustrated training book to supplement the Oxygen Therapy Administration course is included in your training pack. If you wish to purchase more of these invaluable training books, they are available from our online shop.

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