Who should attend?
Persons who hold a valid First Aid at Work or lifeguard qualification and want to learn how to use a suction device to clear airways and how to administer oxygen.
After an accident the casualty can be in a condition were circulation is impaired, the blood oxygen content is reduced, or both. Providing oxygen is very beneficial for conditions such as severe bleeding, fractures, asthma, head injuries, drowning and cardiac arrest. In such circumstances prompt administration of extra oxygen by a trained person may significantly increase their chance of survival.

What will they learn?
Students gain skills and knowledge about the benefits of using oxygen and how to apply it safely and efficiently. They will refresh their CPR skills, combine those with the use of a suction pump and oxygen and will learn about implications and precautions. They will gain confidence to use these skills through practical application on manikins.

Course Content

• Testing abilities on current Resuscitation Protocols
• Use of a pocket mask
• Use of a suction unit to manage airways
• Benefits and contra-indications of oxygen
• Components of a oxygen unit
• Maintenance, storage and fire precautions
• Practical application of an oxygen unit
• Practical assessments

Course duration
4 hours (½ day).

Assessment
Entry assessment of candidate's abilities in current CPR protocols.
Multiple choice question test and practical assessments where candidates must demonstrate competence in applying skills promptly, safely and effectively.

Certificate and Validity
Internationally recognised certification "First Responder Airway Management" from Royal Life Saving Society UK, valid for 2 years.

Entry requirement
Participants should have Basic English skills and must hold one or more current certificates in Emergency Life Support (CPR skills) or equivalent. Candidates must be trained by newest standards of CPR protocols. Minimum age: 17 years.

* Delivered under license - Royal Life Saving Society - United Kingdom