Oxygen Administration

Course Aims

To train delegates in the knowledge and skills required to safely and effectively administer the medical gases of oxygen and entonox in the pre-hospital environment.

Suitable For

Any person who may have to administer medical gases as part of their pre-hospital care role.

Course Length

2 hours

Pre-requisite

Delegates attending this course must be qualified first aiders.

Certification

All delegates will be awarded a Norvic certificate of attendance which is valid for one year.

Course Venue

Closed courses are held at training venues throughout East Anglia or alternatively, courses can be arranged at your venue anywhere in the UK (subject to suitability).

Syllabus

• Introduction to oxygen and entonox • Indications for administration • Equipment checks and assembly • Safety precautions and procedures • Contra-indications of oxygen and entonox • Administration prcedures.