Oxygen Therapy Administration - FAA Level 3 (Level 6 Scotland) Award - 1 day

Level 3 Oxygen Therapy Administration : 1 day course

Description

Onsite 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.

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

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).

Prerequisites

Due to the practical nature of the first aid assessment there are physical demands. Learners must be able to get to the floor unaided and successfully demonstrate all required elements of the practical assessment on their own, with the casualty on the floor, as in a real-life situation.

If a learner has any concerns they should contact their training provider to discuss before attending the course.

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