People with upper respiratory obstructions or abnormalities may rely on a tracheostomy to maintain their airway. People with tracheostomies may use different tubes depending on the severity of their condition.

This course will cover the basic anatomy of the respiratory system as well as how to safely manage a tracheostomy. Advanced learners will be able to gain the skills to change a tracheostomy in a controlled and emergency situation.

Goals

The goal of this course is for students to effectively and appropriately mange trache’s including changing, infection management, and emergency situations. This course will allow students to be equipped to provide services with people who have a trachea.

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding of tracheostomy and how it works

• Understanding of scope of practice

• Understand what to do in emergency situation

• Basic understanding of respiratory systems

• Ability to recognise and treat infection

• Demonstrate the ability to change a trache

• Understand risks associated with trache

• Suctioning on trache

• CPR with tracheostomy