Emergency Use of Medical Oxygen
Learn how to recognize hypoxia and provide emergency oxygen with confidence. This course covers real-world scenarios such as drowning, carbon monoxide poisoning, altitude-related issues, and critical illnesses. Ideal for both medical providers and workplace personnel who may need to act quickly in oxygen emergencies.
- Instructor-led training
- Hands-on oxygen equipment setup
- Pulse oximetry practice
- Patient assessment guidance
- Course completion certificate
- When oxygen is needed
- Signs of mild to severe hypoxia
- Pulse oximetry and monitoring
- Safe oxygen delivery setup
- Helping responsive and unresponsive patients
Master essential skills
Support every breath
This course supports medical and non-medical personnel who may need to deliver oxygen during an emergency or assess patients showing signs of hypoxia.
Stronger emergency response
CPR, AED, and BLS providers deepen their ability to respond to cardiac arrest, drowning, and other oxygen-related medical events with confidence.
Prepared for clinical situations
Nurses, technicians, paramedics, and respiratory therapists strengthen their ability to assess oxygen needs and assist during acute respiratory emergencies.
Confidence in critical moments
Lifeguards, industrial workers, airline personnel, and other safety-related roles learn how to recognize oxygen deficiency and respond until EMS arrives.
Get started today
Learning emergency oxygen use may sound technical, but our online lessons break it into simple, clear steps. You’ll see how oxygen delivery works, when it’s needed, and how to use the equipment safely—without any in-person practice required.
“This course broke down oxygen use in a way that actually made sense. The real-world examples helped me understand what to do in critical situations.”
Questions?
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No. This course is appropriate for both medical and non-medical participants.
Yes. It reflects the 2020 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR/ECC and international resuscitation recommendations.
Yes. The Emergency Use of Medical Oxygen course is delivered online, with the option to request an in-person skills session for groups or organizations. Remote Skills Verification may also be available depending on course requirements.
About 1¾ hours for First Aid/CPR AED providers and 2½ hours for BLS providers.
First responders, healthcare workers, lifeguards, airline personnel, industrial workers, and anyone required to complete oxygen safety training.
Two years.