Oxygen Therapy

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.

Duration

This is a classroom-based course of 6 contact hours. Dependent on the learner’s experience, there may well be some pre-course or post-course reading.

Syllabus

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: • 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

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.