A Guide to Portable Oxygen Concentrators
Tracking # 20-932108
Course overview
There are different types of portable oxygen concentrators available, each providing different options for modes and capacities. It is important to review how these oxygen concentrators work and the benefits and limitations of each in order to select the appropriate device for an individuals medical needs. Portable oxygen concentrators allow more mobility, which provides the opportunity for enhanced quality of life. The Federal Aviation Administration allows specific approved portable oxygen concentrator models to be on airplanes. Some respiratory care professionals, depending on their practice environment, may have limited exposure to these devices. The goal of this course is to provide respiratory therapy professionals in various care settings with the knowledge required to provide high-quality care to patients requiring oxygen therapy with a portable oxygen concentrator.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy
Licensed Respiratory Therapist
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care
Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Respiratory Care Professionals
Respiratory Care Professional
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Licensed Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Respiratory Care Practitioners
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Respiratory Care
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Disclosure statements
None of the planners/faculty, unless otherwise noted, for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.