22298VIC Course in Basic Oxygen Administration

Course Code and Title: 22298VIC Course in Basic Oxygen Administration

Award Issued: Statement of Attainment for 22298VIC Course in Basic Oxygen Administration

Pre-Requisites: Nil

Recertification: Annually

Duration: 4 – 6 Hours

Course Description: Course in Basic Oxygen Administration is a short course designed to develop skills and knowledge to provide oxygen resuscitation the provision of oxygen therapy and to support the casualty until the arrival of medical assistance.

Objectives: To provide oxygen therapy and resuscitation for casualties in the emergency situation.

Course Content:

• Mechanics of respiration
• Need for oxygen
• Acute respiratory distress
• Use of oropharyngeal airways
• Oxygen therapy masks
• Airway care and suction
• Use of bag mask resuscitator
• Use of demand valve resuscitators
• Personal infection control
  OHS legislation

Assessment: Assessment will be performed progressively throughout the course using demonstrations of practical skills, scenario’s and short answer theory questions.