Oral Suctioning e-Learning Course

What does our e-learning suctioning training cover?

Our e-learning module will guide you through the complete oral suctioning process. The course syllabus for suction training includes:

• Suctioning - what is it?
• When is suctioning indicated?
• Contraindications
• Anatomy and physiology of the airway
  
• Checks required prior to suctioning
• Performing suctioning
• Monitoring and observations
• Disposal and cleaning of used equipment
• Documentation and reporting
• Safe use of the equipment

Duration

Approximately 2 to 4 hours

Recommendations

We recommend that those completing our e-learning module go onto complete face-to-face tuition, and supervised practice in the workplace to be able to demonstrate safe practice.