HSI Emergency Medical Oxygen Program Supplementary Info
Intended Audience
The HSI Emergency Use of Medical Oxygen program is designed for adult First Aid, CPR AED providers, Basic Life Support (BLS) trained healthcare providers, professional rescuers, and public safety providers. It is suitable for individuals working in a variety of occupational settings who desire or are required to be certified in the emergency use of medical oxygen.
Certification Period
The certification is valid for two years from the month of issue, ensuring participants maintain proficiency in emergency medical oxygen use.
Recommended Time to Complete
- Class for First Aid | CPR AED providers: Approximately 1 ¾ hours
- Class for BLS providers: Approximately 2 ½ hours
Instructor Materials
The HSI Emergency Use of Medical Oxygen program includes several instructional materials to support learning:
- HSI Emergency Use of Medical Oxygen Skill Guide: Provided for each participant.
- HSI Emergency Use of Medical Oxygen Instructor Guide: Available for each instructor in print or digital format.
- HSI Emergency Use of Medical Oxygen Media Presentation: Includes program video or computer/online blended class.
Delivery Options
The training is available in two flexible formats:
- Traditional Classroom Method
- Virtual Classroom Method with blended learning, including a remote, face-to-face instructor-led skills session.
Online Portal Features
The HSI online portal provides tools to enhance learning and training management:
- Streaming and offline video presentation player
- Create custom playlists
- Pre-built digital Performance Evaluations
- Tracking of past, present, and future classes
Student Certification Requirements
To achieve certification, students must meet the following criteria:
- Performance Evaluation: All students must perform the required skills competently without assistance.
- Written Evaluation: Only required for certification in a Challenge class format.
Class Topics Covered
The HSI Emergency Use of Medical Oxygen course covers a range of critical topics to ensure participants are well-prepared to manage medical oxygen during emergencies:
- How to assess for oxygen deficiency in an emergency situation
- Recognizing the signs and symptoms of mild, moderate, and severe hypoxia
- Correct use of a pulse oximeter
- Setting up an emergency medical oxygen delivery system
- Understanding appropriate oxygen saturation levels
- Monitoring SpO2 levels effectively
- Assisting responsive and unresponsive individuals
- Administering medical oxygen in an emergency to adults, children, and infants using an appropriate bag-mask device (BLS providers only)
Key Benefits of HSI Emergency Use of Medical Oxygen Certification
The HSI Emergency Use of Medical Oxygen Certification program provides several key benefits:
- Specialized Oxygen Training: Focused on the critical skills required to assess, set up, and administer medical oxygen during emergencies.
- Up-to-Date Guidelines: Reflects the latest science and treatment recommendations published by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and conforms to the 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines Update.
- Hands-On Skill Practice: Emphasizes real-world application of emergency medical oxygen use.
- Flexible Learning Options: Available in both traditional and virtual classroom formats to fit different learning styles.
- Two-Year Certification: Valid for two years, ensuring ongoing readiness and knowledge retention.
- Supplemental to CPR and First Aid: Complements existing CPR, First Aid, and BLS certifications for a comprehensive emergency response capability.