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Administration of Oxygen Therapy LEVEL 3/6
​Qualification title: RQF Level 3 Award
FAA Level 3 Award in Oxygen Therapy Administration (RQF)
Qualification title: SCQF Level 6 Award
Award in Oxygen Therapy Administration at SCQF Level 6
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.
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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.
Duration:
This is a classroom-based course of 6 contact hours. Dependent on the learner’s experience, there may well be some pre-course or post-course reading.
Syllabus:
The course is made up of practical and theoretical sessions delivered by your Instructor who will provide a detailed course programme.
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
• Explain the benefits of oxygen therapy
• Identify indications for the use of oxygen
• Explain contraindications prohibiting the use of oxygen
• Explain the dangers of using compressed gas
• Outline health and safety rules for the:
- Use
- Storage
- Handling of oxygen
• Carry out operational checks in preparation for the 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 the agreed ways of working
Certification:
This qualification lasts for 3 years. 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.
Assessment:
A range of methods are used, including, practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice).
Numbers:
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.
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