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.
The minimum classroom contact time is 4 hours.
The course is made up of practical and theoretical sessions.
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
A three year Level 3 certificate in Oxygen Therapy Administration will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. 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.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
Location
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. For individual course places please see our course finder facility, or for group bookings, please contact us for a quote.
In-House / On-site courses
If you have several employees that you wish to qualify, you could consider an onsite course. We can 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.