Our Tracheostomy Care E-Learning course is tailored for healthcare professionals to gain in-depth knowledge on managing tracheostomies.

This theoretical course covers essential topics such as anatomy, tracheostomy indications, tube management, emergency procedures, and patient communication. It aims to equip participants with the skills to provide optimal care without the need for practical training sessions.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for any healthcare professional responsible for caring for individuals with a tracheostomy, including but not limited to:

• Registered Nurses
• Complex Care Staff
• Support Workers

Course Objectives

• Importance of the Respiratory System
• Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory Tract
• Understanding Tracheostomy and Its Indications
• Parts of a Tracheostomy Tube
• Common Tube Types and Appliances
• Equipment for Tracheostomy Care
• Tracheostomy Humidification
• Long-term Tracheostomy Care: Oral Care and Nutrition
• Tracheostomy Tube Replacement
• Downsizing and Decannulation
• Wound Care and Infection Control for Tracheostomy Sites
• Tracheostomy Suctioning
• Communication Challenges with a Tracheostomy
• Facilitating Communication with a Tracheostomy
• Practical Training Activities
• Accountability and Responsibility in Practice
• Achieving Competency Post-Training
• Gaining Valid Consent
• Documentation, Record-Keeping, and Patient Education

By the end of the course, candidates will be able to:

• Understand respiratory system basics relevant to tracheostomy
• Implement infection control measures
• Recognise the importance of patient education and documentation
• Identify different types of tracheostomy tubes and their uses
• Develop skills for managing tracheostomy-related complications
• Learn effective techniques for suctioning and cleaning tracheostomy tubes
• Enhance communication skills for interacting with tracheostomy patients
• Understand nutritional considerations for tracheostomy patients