Medical Gases

 Oxygen mask on casualty

This course provides a two year certificate in the use of Oxygen and Entonox medical gases.

Who does this course?
- People who work in sports, event cover and other environments where fast Oxygen administration or pain relief is paramount.   This course can be taken as a stand alone qualification or used as a bolt on module to other training such as FAW, Sports Injury or Defibrillator training.
Course Duration   Course Location
Usually four hours or more   Mid Wales
Your UK Workplace
Assessment Type   Qualification
Instructor Assessed   2 year medical gases certificate
Inclusions
All Training & Materials
Course Specific Handbook
  Light Refreshments
Lots of Laughter
Syllabus Overview
Safety Issues   CPR and Oxygen
Gas Storage   Safe Administration
Means of Administration   Indications and Contra-Indications

 

Further Information

This course is practical in nature and will give you the understanding and confidence to administer life saving Oxygen (O2) to conscious and unconscious casualties and pain relieving Entonox (N2O2)gas to those who require it. The course covers everything you need to know about safe storage and administration of the gases, availability and type of cylinders and administration kits as well as when to provide and not provide the gas.

This course can sometimes be ‘bolted on’ to other training – ask for details.

This course can be held for a group at your own workplace and discounts apply – contact our team for details.