Oxygenotherapy, Red Cross

Designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to correctly identify when it is necessary to administer supplemental oxygen. Participants will learn how to properly and safely handle and assemble the equipment and how to correctly deliver supplemental oxygen through the appropriate delivery device. Course can also be combined with Basic Life Support.

Duration

Stand-alone course – 1-2 hours
Combined with BLS – 1 hour

Course Content

• Pulse oximetry
• Supplemental oxygen
• Oxygen cylinders
• Oxygen regulators
• Oxygen delivery devices
• Administering oxygen