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Level 3 Oxygen Therapy Administration : 1 day course
This 6 hour training course 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.
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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.
A range of methods are used, including, practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice).
A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment
A student cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the student is suitable for that role.
The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.
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.
If you have several employees that you wish to train as a First Aid Instructor why not consider an onsite course.
With qualified lead instructors based throughout the UK, Cross Counties Training are able to provide training at your premises, at a time and date to suit your requirements.
Should you require a number of courses, we can offer you corporate rate discounts.
We currently deliver courses for many national and international companies throughout the UK.
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Administration of Oxygen Therapy
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.
Cross Counties Training Oxygen Therapy Syllabus includes a wide range of subjects
- Explain benefits of oxygen therapy
- Identify indications for the use of oxygen
- Explain contraindications prohibiting use of oxygen
- Resuscitation and AED awareness
- 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