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.

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

Level 3 Award in Oxygen Therapy Administration

The areas in Birmingham we cover are:

Acocks Green, Balsall Heath, Bartley Green, Bordesley Green, Bournville, Duddeston, Edgbaston, Erdington, Falcon Lodge, Five Ways, Four Oaks, Great Barr, Handsworth, Handsworth Wood, Harborne, Hockley, Kings Heath, Kings Norton, Kingstanding, Kitts Green, Ladywood, Longbridge, Moseley, Nechells, New Frankley, Newtown, Perry Barr, Quinton, Rednal, Rowley Regis, Rubery, Saltley, Selly Oak, Shenley Green, Small Heath, South Woodgate, Sparkbrook, Sparkhill, Stirchley, Tyburn, Tyseley, Washwood Heath, Weoley Hill, Weoley Castle, Winson Green, Witton, Yardley, Yardley Wood