Level 3 Award in Tracheostomy Care
The Tracheostomy course is designed to be delivered on-site at a venue chosen by the participants. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Competency from FRT.
This course is specifically mapped to the National Occupational Standard SFHDYS3. The SFHDYS3 standard sets the guidelines and requirements for tracheostomy care in a particular industry or context. By aligning the course with this standard, it ensures that participants receive training that meets industry benchmarks and expectations related to tracheostomy care.
During the 4-hour duration of the course, participants can expect to receive comprehensive instruction and practical training on various aspects of tracheostomy care. The course covers topics such as tracheostomy anatomy and physiology, tracheostomy tube selection and management, suctioning techniques, tracheostomy site care, troubleshooting common complications, and emergency procedures related to tracheostomy care.
The course utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including theoretical presentations, interactive discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on practice. Participants will have the opportunity to develop their skills in tracheostomy care, including proper hygiene practices, maintaining a patent airway, identifying and managing complications, and providing education and support to patients with tracheostomies.
By delivering the course on-site, participants benefit from the convenience of receiving training at a location of their choice. This also allows for potential customization of the course to address specific needs or challenges within the chosen venue, ensuring a more tailored learning experience.
Learning Objectives
- Normal respiratory function, upper and lower respiratory system
- Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
- Types of tracheostomy
- Humidification, suction, speaking valves
- Eating with a tracheostomy
- Management – TRACHE and care of the stoma site
- Practical – tape changes, cleaning an inner cannula, single-lumen tube change
- Emergency kit and scenario
Delegated Healthcare Tasks Courses
Duration: 7 hours
Capacity: Up to 8 delegates
Learning Objectives:
- Accountability relating to the catheterisation procedure
- Code of Conduct NMC – Consent in Practice
- Competency completion and completion of an unsatisfactory assessment procedure
- What is catheterisation, indications and contraindications for it
- The importance of infection precautions including CAUTI, Catheter-associated urinary tract infections
- Importance of ANTT, Aseptic Non-Touch Technique, including equipment preparation, Houdini effect
- Device management, the importance pre-procedure checks for female catheterisation
- The procedure for female catheterisation, how to perform it safely and considerations via group observation
- Anatomy and physiology of the successful female catheterisation
- Device management, the importance of pre-procedure checks for male catheterisation
- The procedure for male catheterisation and how to be performed safely and considerations via group observation
- Anatomy and physiology of successful male catheterisation
- Clinical waste – documentation – problem-solving
This course is delivered via Classroom training. Please contact us to schedule training.
Duration: 7 hours
Capacity: Up to 8 delegates
Learning Objectives:
- To understand how insulin works and why the body needs it to survive
- To be able to explain the different insulins and regimens that are used today to treat diabetes
- Understand what the glucose levels mean in relation to the insulin doses
- Be able to practically demonstrate a safe and competent injection technique
- Explain the impact of poor injection technique and recognise when the insulin doses may need to be altered
This course is delivered via Classroom training. Please contact us to schedule training.
Duration: 7 hours
Capacity: Up to 8 delegates
Learning Objectives:
- To have an understanding of what enteral feeds are
- To have an awareness of anatomy and physiology of the digestive system
- To have a basic understanding of surgical insertion of feeding tubes in relation to job role
- To be able to identify indications for having a PEG
- To be able to identify risks involved in having a PEG
- To be able to identify potential complications
- To manage infection risk associated with established feeding tubes
- To review standard procedures in relation to PEG feeding for nutrition purposes
- To practically demonstrate standard procedures in relation to the delivery of feed and medication via feeding tubes
This course is delivered via Classroom training. Please contact us to schedule training.
Duration: 7 hours
Capacity: Up to 8 delegates
Learning Objectives:
- State what a tracheostomy
- List reasons why a tracheostomy may be needed
- Demonstrate how to complete tape/tie changes
- Demonstrate how to clean the stoma and list signs of infection
- Demonstrate how to do a single lumen tube change
- Demonstrate how to change an inner cannula and how to clean an inner cannula
- Explain actions to take in an emergency
This course is delivered via Classroom training. Please contact us to schedule training.