Tracheostomy Training

Applied anatomy and physiology

Infection control and prevention

Different types of tracheostomy

Indications for tracheostomy

Complications of tracheostomy

Changing dressings and keeping the area clean

Fitting, managing and changing an inner cannula tube

Suctioning a patient with a tracheostomy

Communication and care of a patient with a tracheostomy tube

Keeping accurate records

Full tube change procedure

Emergency tracheostomy management (resus) procedure and guidelines

Practical session using mannequin & suction machine

Training record sign off