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Learn Emergency Medical Oxygen Techniques with Respiratory Protection Training

The Emergency Use of Medical Oxygen training program provides comprehensive respiratory protection training designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively in critical situations. Whether you are dealing with hypoxia during medical emergencies or ensuring safety in diverse occupational settings, this course is tailored to meet your needs. Learn to assess oxygen deficiency, use a pulse oximeter, and administer oxygen to individuals in need. Our program aligns with the latest guidelines and ensures you are prepared to save lives. Enroll now to advance your expertise with our specialized respiratory protection training.

The Course

Delivery options

Traditional Classroom Method

Virtual Classroom Method, using blended learning with a remote, face-to-face, instructor-led skills session

Certification period

2 years from month of issue

Topics Covered

How to assess for oxygen deficiency in an emergency situation

The signs and symptoms of mild, moderate, and severe hypoxia

Correct use of a pulse oximeter

How to set up an emergency medical oxygen delivery system

Appropriate oxygen saturation levels

How to monitor SpO2

Helping responsive and unresponsive persons

 How to give medical oxygen in an emergency to an adult/child and infant using an appropriate bag-mask device (BLS providers only)

Intended audience

This course is for adult First Aid and adult and child CPR AED providers and/or Basic Life Support (BLS) trained healthcare providers, professional rescuers, or public safety providers working in a wide variety of occupational settings who desire or are required to be certified in the emergency use of medical oxygen.

Recommended time
to complete

Class for First Aid | CPR AED providers: About 1 ¾ hours

Class for BLS providers: About 2 ½ hours

Student certification requirements

 All students must perform required skills competently without assistance.

Written evaluation: Required for certification only in a Challenge class format

Who would benefit from taking this class?

Emergency Use of Medical Oxygen training is useful for First Aid | CPR AED and/or BLS providers who may find themselves treating hypoxia in emergency situations such as the depressurization of an aircraft cabin, decompression illness in scuba divers, drowning, carbon monoxide poisoning, or other critical illnesses and injuries, including cardiac arrest.

The Curriculum 

Conforms with the 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC and the annual Guidelines Update

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