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Oxygen Therapy Administration Training in Cumbria
GMC MedSafe provides Oxygen Therapy Administration training for First Aiders, healthcare professionals and organisations across Cumbria.
This practical Level 3 course provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to administer emergency oxygen safely and effectively, including the safe handling of oxygen equipment and the use of common oxygen delivery devices.
Training can be delivered directly at your workplace for groups requiring oxygen therapy training.
Who Is the Oxygen Therapy Administration Course For?
Oxygen Therapy Administration training is suitable for people working in environments where emergency oxygen is available for casualty care.
This may include:
- Qualified First Aiders
- Emergency First Aiders
- Healthcare professionals
- Nurses and care staff
- Dental practitioners and dental care professionals
- Sports and leisure organisations
- Emergency response teams
- Workplace response personnel
- Organisations that maintain emergency oxygen equipment
Learners should only administer oxygen within the scope of their role, training and their organisation's agreed procedures.
What Does the Oxygen Therapy Administration Course Cover?
The course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the safe use of oxygen therapy equipment.
Learners will cover subjects including:
- Benefits of oxygen therapy
- Indications for oxygen administration
- Contraindications and precautions
- Hazards associated with compressed medical gases
- Safe use of oxygen equipment
- Safe storage and handling
- Operational equipment checks
- Preparing oxygen equipment for use
- Recognising when oxygen therapy may be required
- Selecting appropriate oxygen delivery equipment
- Using a non-rebreather mask
- Oxygen administration using a bag-valve-mask
- Selecting and setting appropriate oxygen flow rates
- Administering oxygen in accordance with agreed working practices
Practical exercises and assessment are used throughout the course to help learners develop confidence in handling and using oxygen therapy equipment safely.
How Long Is the Oxygen Therapy Administration Course?
Oxygen Therapy Administration is a four-contact-hour classroom-based course.
The course includes both theoretical and practical training, with learners expected to participate in hands-on activities involving oxygen administration equipment.
This makes the course suitable for delivery as a focused half-day training session for workplace groups.
Oxygen Therapy Administration Course Prices and Group Bookings
Oxygen Therapy Administration training is available for workplace and organisational groups, with quotations based on the number of learners, location and training requirements.
For organisations with several employees requiring training, an on-site group course can provide a convenient and cost-effective way to develop and maintain emergency oxygen capability.
Contact GMC MedSafe for current course pricing and group availability.