Oxygen Administration

Course Title:  Oxygen Administration  

Course length 2 Hours

Maximum number to attend, 20 – 60, up to 20 delegates per course

This course is aimed at all staff working within Health and Social Care who are responsible for the day-to-day care of an individual who is prescribed oxygen.

Oxygen administration training ensures that staff have the correct theoretic knowledge and practical skills to provide optimum care and support for individuals in their care.

Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria

Introduction

Statutory and Regulatory Obligations

Understanding of relevant legislation and codes of practice

What is a Medical Gas

Familiarity with the composition and identification of various gases

Hazards of Medical Gases

Understanding of the dangers involved in working with medical gases

Health and Safety

Familiarity with safe operating practices

Clinical use of Medical Gases

Understanding of the different types of medical gas supplies, the associated equipment and safe working practices

Guidance on how to handle, move and where relevant, store medical gas cylinders safely

How to identify faulty and incident cylinders and take appropriate action

How to prepare a medical gas cylinder for use and its connection to equipment

Risk Assessments and Practical Session

Be aware of risk assessments with regard to storage and use of oxygen

Practical session includes face mask and nasal cannula.

At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.