Tracheostomy Training for Care Staff

Tracheostomy Awareness Training Course

This online Tracheostomy training course will teach learners sufficient skills and knowledge on how to care for an individual with a tracheostomy. A vital course for any health care staff who come into contact with those who have a tracheostomy.

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All healthcare staff responsible for the care of tracheostomy patients must have a sound understanding of best practices especially if they are unfamiliar with them.

Our Tracheostomy training course will familiarise learners with the different types of tracheostomy tubes, the relevant anatomy and physiology, and the care and management of the site and tube. It covers any complications, emergency procedures, and how to troubleshoot. Learning the relevant skills and knowledge is important as incorrect management and care can result in complications and negatively impacting upon the patient’s activities of daily living.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a downloadable and printable Tracheostomy certification.

Duration Dependent on the delivery method, this Tracheostomy care training for nurses takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate. 

Entry & Level There are no barriers to entry on this Tracheostomy training for carers. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

Certification On completion of this online Tracheostomy training course, either download your certificate or access it later online.

Accreditations This online Tracheostomy training for nurses is CPD accredited and delivered by a Skills for Care Endorsed Provider. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. 

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Tracheostomy Training Course learning outcomes

On completion of this online Tracheostomy care training, learners should know and understand the following: 

What is a tracheostomy?
Recognise what a tracheostomy is and indications
Accountability and consent
Discuss accountability and consent in relation to tracheostomy
Anatomy and physiology
Label relevant Anatomy & Physiology
Types of tracheostomy tubes
Identify different types of tracheostomy tubes
Complications and troubleshooting
Identify and discuss complications and troubleshooting
Nursing care
Be familiar with nursing care including suction, humidification, documentation & infection control, dressing change, inner cannula and full tube change
Life with tracheostomy
Life with tracheostomy: communication, swallowing, person centred care & discuss the patient journey
Emergency procedures and your role and responsibility
Discuss emergency procedure and your role and responsibility within the workplace

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Frequently asked questions

We've answered the most common tracheostomy questions our training experts get asked.

What is a tracheostomy?

A tracheostomy provides an air passage to help you breathe when the usual route to breathe is blocked or reduced. A hole is surgically created through the front of the neck and into the windpipe (trachea) to allow direct access to the breathing tube.

Our Tracheostomy course will teach learners to identify the different types of tubes and how to care for someone with a tracheostomy. Enrol your staff today by sending us a message or giving us a call.

Who Is Tracheostomy Training For?

Tracheostomy training is for any health care professional, across all settings, that care for or are looking to care for patients with a tracheostomy.

Our Tracheostomy course will teach nurses and carers the correct skills and knowledge they need.

Can nurses do tracheostomy? Nurses provide tracheostomy care for patients to help lower the risk of infection. Surgeons typically perform tracheostomies, nurses provide the care.

Why is Tracheostomy training important?

Tracheostomy training is important because incorrect knowledge and care can cause complications and potentially an infected tube. Especially if the correct infection control and dressing changes aren't being followed.

Our Tracheostomy care training will teach your staff the correct nursing care including suction, humidification, documentation & infection control, dressing change, inner cannula and full tube change.

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Our Tracheostomy Awareness course is easily accessible online through e-learning, allowing your staff to study anytime, anywhere, 24/7. This makes it the perfect option for care staff with challenging shift patterns. Additionally, you will receive exceptional customer support from our dedicated account manager and support team.

• Study when you want 
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• Study anywhere you want on any device 

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