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The immediate availability of Oxygen Administration in a respiratory crisis cannot be over-emphasized.  In fact, speed in which oxygen is administered may significantly improve the victim's chance of survival. Serious and life-threatening emergencies often cause oxygen to be depleted in the body.  The prompt application of emergency oxygen can often significantly reduce the possibility of tissue and brain damage to the patient during serious injury or a medical emergency. Supplemental oxygen can be a critical step in treating severe or life-threatening conditions.


Oxygen Administration Course Info

Minimum class size - 10
class size must be advised 72 hours in advance

Time Requirements
- 1/2 day or 1 evening
Total time - 3 hours

Can be combined with other courses. Adjust time requirements accordingly

Basic fee (per person)
$25.00
(plus GST)


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Supplemental or "extra" oxygen is one of the most widely used therapies for people admitted to the hospital.  It is also frequenly used for patients with chronic lung disease who live at home.  In all cases oxygen is administered by inhalation. The importance of oxygen administration for many patients with heart and lung diseases is now universally recognized.

OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION - Course outline
Material developed and approved by the Life Saving Society of Canada

Participants will learn:
  • Introduction
  • Objectives
  • Must Know
  • Must Do
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Malfunctions of the Respiratory System
  • Signs and Symptoms of Hypoxia
  • Signs and Symptoms of Anoxia
  • Benefits of Oxygen Administration
  • Types of Equipment
    • Cylinders or Tanks
    • Regulator
    • Simple Free-Flow Oxygen
    • Simple Face Mask
    • Pocket Mask
    • Nasal Cannula
  • Advanced Equipment
    • Positive Pressure Oxygen Ventilators
    • Oropharyngeal Airways
    • Bag Valve Mask
    • Equipment Safety
  • Victim Hazards
  • Pocket Masks and Disease Transmission
  • Oxygen Delivery Table
  • Pocket Mask Resuscitation
Knowing how to properly use oxygen administration can be life-saving.