Airway Management
This focused 1–2 hour course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to recognize airway obstructions and effectively maintain a patent airway using appropriate techniques and equipment. Designed for both in-facility healthcare providers and pre-hospital responders, this course enhances your ability to act quickly and confidently in respiratory emergencies.
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For added value, the Airway Management course can also be combined with Basic Life Support (BLS) for dual certification in a single session.
Who Should Take This Course?
This training is ideal for:
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Healthcare professionals: nurses, care aides, dental staff, and medical office personnel
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Emergency & rescue personnel: firefighters, ski patrol, sports therapists, lifeguards, SCUBA teams, and other first responders
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What You’ll Learn
Participants will gain hands-on experience in airway assessment and the safe application of airway adjuncts. The course includes:
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Opening the mouth: cross-finger technique & tongue-jaw lift
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Insertion and removal of airway adjuncts
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Use of Oropharyngeal (OPA) and Nasopharyngeal (NPA) airways
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Awareness of supraglottic airways
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Basic suctioning techniques
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Certification Details
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Certification: 3-year Airway Management certification (digital)
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Duration: 1–2 hours as a stand-alone course / 1 hour when combined with BLS
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Completion Requirements:
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100% attendance and participation
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Demonstration of all skills
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75% or higher on written knowledge test
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Prerequisites: None
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Recertification: Not available for this course
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Ready to Expand Your Skills?
This course can be booked on its own or added to a Basic Life Support training session for added value. Contact us to schedule group training or to register for an upcoming session in Kelowna or surrounding areas.​
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