What You’ll Learn in Ventilation and Cough Assist Awareness
Learners on Ventilation and Cough Assist Awareness will leave the training course with enhanced skills that support improved client outcomes, greater safety, and professional confidence when delivering complex respiratory care.
The Ventilation and Cough Assist Awareness training course is mapped to national guidance and delivered by experienced healthcare professionals in a safe, supportive learning environment.
By the end of this training course, you'll be able to:
Understand the purpose and principles behind ventilation support
Recognise when and why home ventilation is used, including the link with sleep-related conditions
Gain an overview of invasive and non-invasive ventilation methods, including CPAP and BiPAP
Learn how to safely care for a client on a ventilator, including conducting essential safety checks
Become familiar with commonly used community ventilators and key controls
Develop skills in troubleshooting common ventilator alarms
Learn how to set up wet and dry ventilator circuits
Understand the role of cough assist machines in respiratory care
Recognise why coughing is important and when assistance is needed
Know the key contraindications, safety checks, and procedures for using a cough assist device
Learn cleaning, maintenance, and infection control best practices