Oxygen Therapy Administration

Service Description

The purpose of the qualification is to provide the skills, knowledge and understanding required to provide medical oxygen to a patient in line with guidelines and protocols. The qualification covers how and when to administer oxygen and the safety concerns which need to be considered regarding the carrying, storage and administration of oxygen. The qualification is available to learners aged 16 or over. Due to the practical nature of the assessment there are physical demands and learners must be able to demonstrate their skills as in a real-life situation. An example of this would be to demonstrate CPR on a manikin at floor level. Course Content: .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 .Be able to administer oxygen therapy .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