Medical Gases Course

Medical gas should only be given by staff who are:

• Trained in the administration of medical gas & basic life support.
• Familiar with the side effects of medical gases.
• Aware of the criteria for patient selection and exclusion.

The aim of this medical gases course is to ensure:

• Medical gases are administered safely & effectively.
• To reduce the likelihood of side effects and complications.

Course Syllabus:

• To give students a greater understanding of oxygen therapy.
• Reasons for not giving Oxygen.
• Teach students about the different illnesses that could require oxygen therapy.
• The use of bag and mask.
• Correct use of OPA (Oral Pharyngeal Airways).
• The use of suction.
• The use of analgesic gas.
• Cleaning and maintenance of equipment.

Course length: 3 hrs
Qualification achieved: Medical Gases Certificate