Course detail
Oxygen Therapy Awareness and Safety
This theory-based course develops a practical understanding of prescribed oxygen therapy, equipment and environmental risks, person-centred support, monitoring, recognition of clinical deterioration and escalation. It is designed for staff supporting adults in care homes, domiciliary care, supported living and other relevant regulated services in England. Learners will distinguish routine prescribed oxygen from emergency clinical treatment and recognise situations that require help from a clinician, oxygen supplier or emergency services.
Topics
23
Duration
1.4h
Quiz pass mark
100%
Course structure
Learning path
Topics are completed in order before the final assessment unlocks.
Course Description
1. Understanding oxygen and oxygen therapy
2. Clinical reasons and types of oxygen
3. Law, CQC and recognised guidance
4. Roles, delegation and competence
5. Individual oxygen prescriptions
6. Oxygen delivery systems
7. Nasal cannulae, masks and tubing
8. Fire and oxygen-enriched environments
9. Safe storage and handling
10. Preparation and routine checks
11. Pulse oximetry and observations
12. Recognising respiratory deterioration
13. Hypercapnia and excess oxygen risk
14. Equipment alarms, faults and power failure
15. Infection prevention and cleaning
16. Skin integrity, comfort and wellbeing
17. Consent, capacity and equality
18. Care homes: practical responsibilities
19. Domiciliary care: lone working and visits
20. Supported living and community access
21. Reporting, record keeping and governance
22. Scenario practice and course summary
Final quiz
Final step20 questions and 100% required to pass and receive the certificate.
