Tracheostomy Care Course

What's covered on the day?

This session will cover the essential knowledge and information required for caring and supporting an individual who has a tracheostomy. It will review the anatomy and physiology associated with this clinical intervention, as well as looking at the potential complications. This course will also look at the use of suction therapy in tracheostomy care.

Assessment

Learners will complete a knowledge assessment at the end of this course to allow them to evidence their understanding of the learning materials from the course. This can be included in the portfolio of evidence for CPD and revalidation.

Learning Objectives

• Define a tracheotomy
• Recall the anatomy and physiology of the upper respiratory tract
• Discuss the indications of tracheostomies
• Gain an understanding of the care of tracheostomies
• List the potential complications of a tracheostomy
• Describe the use of suction therapy in tracheostomy care