About the Course

This Oxygen Concentrator training has been designed to explore the proper use of oxygen concentrators as well as their basic user maintenance, identifying their clinical use, accessories, consumables as well as common problems and limitations. This training is aimed at doctors, nurses, biomeds, and all other users of this medical equipment. 

Target Audience

Doctors, nurses, biomeds and all other medical staff who may need to use oxygen concentrators. 

Learning Objectives

• Identify the basic specifications in an oxygen concentrator. ​
• Describe clinical use of oxygen concentrator.
• Identify accessories and consumables needed. 
• Identify risks when using oxygen concentrators. 
• Observe user maintenance procedures.
• Apply IPC procedures in the use of oxygen concentrators.
• Identify common problems.
• Point out the basic features and use of an oximeter use.

List of Contents

• What is an oxygen concentrator?
• Evaluating Clinical Use and Oxygen Needs 
• O2 Concentrator - Accessories, Consumables & Parts 
• Oxygen Concentrators – The Hazards 
• Monitoring Oxygen Concentration – Oxygen Analyzer
• User and technical maintenance procedures
• Common Problems with Oxygen Concentrators
• Pulse Oximetry 
• Oxymeter - Accessories, Consumables & Parts

Methodology

Self-learning

Evaluation

Learners need to complete an interactive eLearning activity and get at least 80% in the following quiz.  

Certification

On successful completion, participants are awarded a certificate and a digital badge. 

Enrolment

Self-enrolment - no key required.  

OC Validation

OCB

Technical Considerations

This course has been designed so that it should also be possible to access it through a mobile browser.