Emergency Oxygen Administration

Description

Serious and life-threatening medical emergencies often cause oxygen to be depleted in the body leaving the victim at risk for shock. MEDIC First Aid Emergency Oxygen program focuses on administering emergency oxygen to breathing and non-breathing persons, emergency oxygen delivery systems and integrating pulse oximetry.

 

Perfect For

Individuals who desire or are required to be trained in the administration of emergency oxygen

 

Prerequisites

Current CPR or CPR and First Aid Certification

 

Successful Completion

Written Evaluation

Optional except when required by organizational, local, or state regulation.

Skills Evaluation

Students must perform required skills competently without assistance.

Successful completion is based on achievement of the core learning objectives rather than a prescribed instruction time.