This half day course focuses on the properties and administration of oxygen. This course is approved by WorkSafeBC.

Suitable for:

• Divers
• Sea harvesters
• Fire departments
• first aid attendants
• Search and rescue personnel
• St. John Ambulance Brigade members

Topics Covered include:

• The Role of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
• Respiratory and Circulatory Systems
• Hypoxia
• Benefits of Oxygen Therapy
• Precautions when using oxygen
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Hyperventilation
• Oxygen Therapy Equipment
• Oxygen Administration
• Calculating Oxygen Duration
• Administrating oxygen by face mask
• Administering Oxygen by Nasal Cannula
• Integrating Oxygen with the use of a pocket mask and Bag-Valve-Mask
• Measuring and inserting an oral airway

Pre-requisites:

• 16 years
• prior first aid training recommended
• must read Lesson1 and complete the pre-reading quiz