FRTI Oxygen Administration Course

FRTI Oxygen Administration Course: Be Prepared to Provide Critical Care

Be prepared. The FRTI Oxygen Administration course teaches you the essential skills to administer emergency oxygen – a critical step in managing diving-related injuries like decompression illness (DCI) and other medical emergencies. This course isn't just for divers; it's valuable for anyone who might need to provide emergency oxygen, including dive professionals, boat staff, and other individuals.

This course covers:

• Recognizing DCI: Learn to identify the signs and symptoms of decompression illness.
• Oxygen Equipment: Understand the different types of oxygen delivery systems and how to use them properly.
• Administration Techniques: Master the skills to safely administer oxygen to both breathing and non-breathing individuals.
• Emergency Response: Know when and how to activate emergency medical services (EMS).

This training is OSHA and ILCOR compliant, ensuring you receive up-to-date and recognized instruction.

Prerequisites: Minimum age 18 (10 with parental consent).

What You Get: Upon successful completion, you'll be qualified to recognize and evaluate emergencies, activate EMS, and administer oxygen to individuals in need. You will be prepared for any emergency.

Key Topics:

• Identification of Decompression Illness (DCI)
• Emergency oxygen administration techniques (for breathing and non-breathing individuals)
• Oxygen equipment selection and use
• Emergency response procedures (activating EMS)
• OSHA and ILCOR compliant

Prerequisites:

• Minimum age 18 (10 with parental consent)

Outcomes:

• Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies, administer oxygen, and activate EMS.