Adult and Paediatric Tracheostomy Awareness
Adult and Paediatric Tracheostomy Awareness is a one-day training course that is tailored for registered nurses, community carers, support workers, and healthcare assistants seeking to expand their clinical skills in complex care, with a specific focus on tracheostomy management.
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Duration:
6 hours
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CPD Hours:
6
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Category:
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Price:
From £150.00 per person (exc. VAT)
From £150.00 per person (exc. VAT)
Free for Superior Healthcare employees
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As well as our pre-scheduled courses, we can also arrange tailored courses to suit your organisations specific requirements.
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Book for groupAdult and Paediatric Tracheostomy Awareness Course Overview
The Adult and Paediatric Tracheostomy Awareness training course is ideal for those with limited prior experience in tracheostomy care.
Participants will gain essential knowledge and hands-on experience in caring for individuals with a tracheostomy in community settings.
What You’ll Learn in Adult and Paediatric Tracheostomy Awareness
Through simulated practice scenarios, learners on the Adult and Paediatric Tracheostomy Awareness training course will build confidence and competence in managing real-life situations safely and effectively.
All content is aligned with best practices and guidance from the National Tracheostomy Safety Project (UK), supporting improved care, enhanced patient safety, and better health outcomes.
By the end of this training course, you'll be able to:
Understand the different types and characteristics of tracheostomy tubes (more)
- Adult: Tracoe Twist, fenestrated, cuffed/uncuffed, subglottic
- Paediatric: Neonatal and paediatric Shiley tubes, Bivona Flextend
Demonstrate awareness of safe tracheostomy care practices (more)
- Suction techniques
- Tape/tie changes
- Use of humidification and nebulisers
- Application of speaking valves
- Routine tube changes
Participate in simulated practice stations (more)
- Suctioning
- Tape/tie changes
- Tracheostomy tube changes
- One-person emergency tube change technique
Location
Make yourself comfortable and learn from the best at one of our state-of-the-art locations in Kent, Essex, Hampshire, and Sussex.
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