Emergency Oxygen (EO)

Serious and life-threatening medical emergencies often cause oxygen to be depleted in the body leaving the victim at risk for shock. The ASHI Emergency Oxygen program focuses on administering emergency oxygen to breathing and non-breathing persons, emergency oxygen delivery systems, and integrating pulse oximetry.

Intendedaudience:

•  Individuals who desire or are required to be trained in the administration of emergency oxygen

Prerequisites:

•  Current CPR or CPR and first aid certification

Class configuration:

•  Max student to Instructor ratio: 12 to 1
•  Max student to oxygen system ratio: 6 to 1

ASHI-approved training materials:

•  ASHI Emergency Oxygen Student Pack (one per participant, print or digital)
•  ASHI Emergency Oxygen Instructor Guide (one per Instructor, print or digital)
•  ASHI Emergency Oxygen presentation media (DVD, PowerPoint® , or Blended)

Successfulcompletion(certification):

•  Written Evaluation: Required when specified by organizational, local, or state regulation. It is recommended for designated responders with a duty or employer expectation to respond in an emergency and provide first aid care.
• Skills Evaluation: Students must perform required skills
  • competently without assistance.
  • Oxygen Delivery for a Breathing Person
  • Oxygen Delivery for a Nonbreathing Person
  • Students must demonstrate the use of gloves and a ventilation mask.

Recognized certification period:

•  Up to 2 years

Recommended time to complete:

•  Initial Training: About 1.5 to 2 hours
•  Successful completion is based on achievement of the core learning objectives rather than a prescribed instruction time

Class topics:

•  The Case for Emergency Oxygen
•  Integrating the Use of Emergency Oxygen
•  Emergency Oxygen Delivery Systems
•  Integrating Pulse Oximetry with Emergency Oxygen
•  Oxygen Delivery for a Breathing Person
•  Oxygen Delivery for a Nonbreathing Person
•  After-use Considerations
•  Safety Precautions

Note: All payments are non-refundable