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American Red Cross Skill Boost

Administering
Emergency Oxygen

This American Red Cross Skill Boost provides advanced training in oxygen administration, airway management, and breathing emergency response for trained responders.

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Quick Course Facts

Important details before taking this Skill Boost.

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Prerequisites

Participants must already be certified or enrolled in Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Adult CPR and AED, Pediatric CPR and AED, or an equivalent Red Cross course.

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Course Length

The required instruction time is 1 hour, 40 minutes, not including breaks. Optional suctioning adds 15 minutes, and optional basic airways adds 15 minutes.

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Certification

Successful participants receive an American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen certificate that is valid for 2 years.

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Format

This is an instructor-led, hands-on Skill Boost. There are no online sessions required for this course.

How This Skill Boost Is Built

Designed around a core oxygen module with optional advanced airway topics when needed.

Core Training

Administering Emergency Oxygen

The core Skill Boost teaches participants how to recognize breathing emergencies, assemble oxygen equipment, administer emergency oxygen, and monitor care safely and effectively.

Instructor-Led Hands-On Required Module
  • Recognize breathing emergencies
  • Use oxygen delivery systems properly
  • Apply oxygen safety precautions
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Optional Add-On

Suctioning Module

This optional topic adds training on how to safely and effectively use a suctioning device as part of advanced airway management.

Optional +15 Minutes Airway Support
  • Use suctioning equipment correctly
  • Clear the airway when appropriate
  • Great for responder-focused groups
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Optional Add-On

Basic Airways Module

This optional topic adds training on the insertion of oropharyngeal airways (OPA) and nasopharyngeal airways (NPA) in adults, children, and infants.

Optional +15 Minutes OPA / NPA
  • Insert OPA devices safely
  • Insert NPA devices safely
  • Add advanced airway skills to training
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Course Details

What This Course Covers

The American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen Skill Boost provides training in the use of advanced resuscitation and airway management equipment, including oxygen delivery systems, suctioning devices, and basic airways.

Core Skills
Emergency oxygen administration, oxygen delivery systems, pulse oximetry, and breathing emergency response
Optional Topics
Suctioning and basic airways, including OPA and NPA insertion
Course Type
Instructor-led Red Cross Skill Boost for trained responders
Certification
2-year American Red Cross certificate upon successful completion
Why It Matters

Built for Breathing Emergencies and Advanced Airway Support

This Skill Boost helps trained responders move beyond basic CPR-level care by adding oxygen administration and airway support skills for situations involving hypoxia, respiratory distress, or breathing emergencies where rapid intervention matters.

Best For
Professional rescuers, responder teams, workplace medical staff, aquatic staff, and organizations needing advanced emergency response skills
Hands-On Focus
Students actively practice equipment setup, oxygen delivery, ventilations, and airway support skills
Group Use
Excellent add-on for custom training packages and responder-focused private classes

What You’ll Learn

Major topics covered in American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen training.

Breathing Emergencies

  • Recognize a breathing emergency
  • Identify when oxygen may be appropriate
  • Understand how oxygen can help a person with hypoxia or breathing difficulty
  • Respond with confidence when rapid care is needed

Ventilations & Airway Support

  • Provide ventilations with a resuscitation mask
  • Provide ventilations using a bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitator
  • Support airway management during breathing emergencies
  • Practice integrated assessment and response skills

Oxygen Systems & Monitoring

  • Assemble a variable-flow-rate oxygen system
  • Identify oxygen delivery system components
  • State oxygen safety precautions
  • Use a pulse oximeter and monitor oxygen therapy

Optional Advanced Topics

  • Use a suctioning device safely and effectively
  • Insert an oropharyngeal airway (OPA)
  • Insert a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)
  • Apply advanced airway support skills when included in training

Common Questions

Quick answers for students and organizations considering American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen training.

Is this a full stand-alone certification course?
No. This is a Red Cross Skill Boost designed to build on existing CPR, BLS, Lifeguarding, or equivalent responder training.
Do I need certification before taking this course?
Yes. Participants must already be certified or currently enrolled in an approved Red Cross prerequisite course or equivalent training.
Is there an online portion?
No. This Skill Boost is instructor-led only and does not require an online session.
Are suctioning and airway devices included?
They can be. Suctioning and basic airway topics are optional modules that may be included depending on the training setup.
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