Oxygen Therapy Administration
Overview
This one-day course allows learners to understand the benefits of oxygen therapy, identify when it is most appropriate to administer oxygen, and how to safely handle & use oxygen cylinders.
The course can be delivered at your premises, or an alternative venue, for up to 12 learners.
The course is of a practical nature therefore casual clothes should be worn (we recommend trousers).
We recommended that all first aiders complete a half-day refresher annually.
Goals
On completion of the course, all candidates will understand:
Benefits of oxygen therapy
Indications & contraindications for use of oxygen
Dangers & safe use, storage & handling of oxygen
Administration of oxygen to a casualty in line with approved practice guidance
Agenda
The course will include sessions on:
Benefits of oxygen therapy
Indications for use of oxygen
Contraindications
Dangers of using compressed gas
Use, storage & handling
Operational checks
When oxygen is required
Practical training
Assessment
Certification of the Oxygen Therapy Course is dependent on successful continuous assessment of the student.
Assessment will be through a combination of practical scenarios, where learners will be required to demonstrate their knowledge & practical skills, and a short written assessment. The written assessment consists of straightforward questions, though students will be required to have at least a basic knowledge of English.
Students who complete the course and are deemed to have reached the required standard are issued with a certificate which is valid for three years.
We strongly recommend that all first aiders complete a half-day refresher course annually.