Comprehensive Oxygen Therapy and Delivery Techniques in Humanitarian Settings
Categories: Health & Social Programs
About Course
This course provides in-depth training on oxygen therapy, focusing on its safe and effective administration in humanitarian and resource-limited settings.
The course emphasizes practical, evidence-based procedures from MSF guidelines, including oxygen delivery methods (nasal cannula, simple masks, NRM), humidification, and the setup for delivering high-flow oxygen using multiple oxygen concentrators.
Learners will develop competency in pre-, during-, and post-procedure actions related to oxygen administration, understand patient safety concerns, and apply critical thinking in emergency and routine clinical settings.
Course Content
Module 1: Foundations of Oxygen Therapy
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Lesson 1: Introduction to Oxygen Therapy
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Lesson 2: Indications and Contraindications
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Lesson 3: Pre-procedure Preparation
Module 2: Oxygen Delivery Methods
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Lesson 1: Nasal Cannula
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Lesson 2: Simple Face Mask
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Lesson 3: Non-Rebreather Mask (NRM)
Module 3: Humidification in Oxygen Therapy
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Lesson 1: When to Humidify Oxygen
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Lesson 2: Safe Setup and Use of Oxygen Humidifiers
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Lesson 3: Infection Control in Humidification
Module 4: Advanced Oxygen Delivery and Monitoring
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Lesson 1: High-Flow Oxygen and Flow Splitters
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Lesson 2: Patient Monitoring
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Lesson 3: Post-procedure Care
Module 5: Oxygen Therapy Procedures and Documentation
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Lesson 1: Standard Oxygen Therapy Administration
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Lesson 2: Patient Safety and Comfort Measures
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Lesson 3: Documentation and Continuous Follow-Up
Final Quiz Assessment
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Final Quiz Assessment Oxygen Therapy
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