NUCO Oxygen Therapy Course

This course covers...

• The benefits of oxygen therapy

• Indications for the use of oxygen

• Contraindications prohibiting use of oxygen

• The dangers of using compressed gas

• Health and safety rules for the use, storage and handling of oxygen
  

• Operational checks in preparation for use of oxygen therapy equipment

• When oxygen therapy is required

• Administering oxygen using the required flow rate for non re-breather masks and bag, valve and mask.
  

• Administering oxygen to a patient in line with agreed ways of working

Structure

Currently this course is by client arrangement only.

This is a one day course which can be undertaken at:

• Our purpose-built training facility in Woodbridge, Suffolk, or

• Your own premises followed by practical assessment 

Information

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.

The course is made up of practical and theoretical sessions delivered by your Instructor who will provide a detailed course programme.

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.