Description
Tracheostomies present unique health and well-being challenges. Healthcare professionals responsible for tracheostomy care must possess the necessary skills to minimise infection risks and deliver safe, dignified, and respectful support.
Our 1-day Tracheostomy Care course blends theoretical and practical sessions, designed to provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of tracheostomy purposes, potential complications, and optimal care practices. This course will empower staff to perform tracheostomy care, including tube replacement and suctioning, ensuring high-quality patient care in accordance with local protocols and guidelines.
This course is suitable for those requiring an update as well as those new to tracheostomy care and ventilation, including but not limited to:
- Nurses / Community Nurses
- Experience Health Care Assistants/Support Workers
- Health and Social Care Staff working with Adults with Complex Needs
- Health care assistants + support workers (must have at least 6 months care experience)
What you will learn
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory Tract
- Anatomy and Function of the Pharynx
- Tracheostomy Indications
- Tracheostomy Insertion
- Emergency Signs
- Introduction to Tracheostomy Tubes
- Cuff Management
- Communication
- SALT Referrals
- Swallowing Assessments and Management
- Humidification and Suctioning
- Cleaning a Stoma
- Downsizing and Decannulation
- Long Term Care
- Importance of Nutrition
- Types of oxygen therapy
- Pressure Support + Volume Control
- Ventilators
- Introduction to Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV) and Invasive Ventilation
- Reasons for Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV) / Invasive Ventilation
- Types of Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV) - BiPAP / CPAP
- Types of Invasive Ventilation
Instruction and Practice of:
- Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT)
- Care of a Stoma
- Suctioning
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