Oxygen Therapy
Overview
LEVEL 3/6 : 1-DAY TRAINING COURSE
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.
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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:
- 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
Dr AJ Yates clearly has a vast knowledge on the topics. I have now recommended the course to friends and more colleagues.
Awards
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.
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.
Assessment
A range of methods are used, including practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice).
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.