Oxygen Therapy Administration

Course Overview

The Oxygen Therapy Administration Training Programme provides learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely administer oxygen in emergency situations. This course is designed for healthcare staff, support workers, and professionals who may need to deliver oxygen therapy as part of emergency care.

Aims

To equip learners with the confidence and practical skills required to safely assess, administer, and monitor oxygen therapy in emergency situations.

Skills Practised

This practical course supports learners to:

• Assess a casualty’s breathing and oxygen needs
• Administer oxygen safely using appropriate delivery devices
• Monitor patient response during oxygen therapy
• Recognise signs of respiratory distress and hypoxia
• Follow safety procedures for oxygen use and storage
• Respond appropriately to emergency respiratory conditions

Note: Practical skills are developed through demonstrations, guided activities, and supervised scenarios.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Understand when oxygen therapy is required
• Safely administer oxygen in emergency situations
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition
• Follow correct safety protocols for oxygen use
• Support individuals experiencing respiratory distress

This will enable them to:

• Provide timely emergency respiratory support
• Improve patient outcomes in critical situations
• Work safely within clinical and care environments
• Respond confidently to breathing-related emergencies

Course Dates and Duration

Total Guided Learning Hours: 6 hours
Delivery Format: Practical, face-to-face training
Typical Duration: 1 day
Programme hours can be extended as required.

Assessment Method

Learners will demonstrate practical skills through supervised clinical scenarios and instructor assessment.

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the programme.