An advanced skills course for professional rescuers, including lifeguards, who want to improve their ability to provide care for victims of breathing emergencies. This course covers a variety of physical and mechanical tools for maintaining patient oxygen levels until more advanced medical personnel can take over.
2 year certification
Digital certificate available upon successful completion of course
Prerequisites: Current adult, child or infant CPR certification
Course length: 1 hour, 40 minutes (1 hour, 5 minutes when taught with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers)
Topics include:
- Use of bag-valve-mask (BVM) rescuscitator
- Use of manual and mechanical suctioning devices (optional)
- Administering emergency oxygen
- Oxygen safety procedures
- Airway management including oral (OPA) and nasal (NPA) airways (optional)
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