HLTCC405 – Tracheostomy Support

This course equips workers with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely support individuals with a tracheostomy.

Introduction:

Supporting individuals with a tracheostomy requires specialised knowledge, practical skills, and confidence in managing both routine care and emergency situations. This course introduces workers to the essential principles of tracheostomy support, ensuring safe, person-centred care in a range of settings.

Target Audience:

Support workers, disability support staff, aged care workers, and healthcare assistants involved in tracheostomy care.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand basic respiratory anatomy and the purpose of a tracheostomy
Identify different types of tracheostomy tubes, airway types, and associated equipment
Perform routine tracheostomy care safely, including stoma care and tube stabilisation
Apply infection control and aseptic technique during all tracheostomy care
Recognise signs of deterioration, infection, and airway complications
Perform suctioning safely and support airway clearance and secretion management
Respond to tracheostomy emergencies, prioritising airway and oxygenation
Provide person-centred care and communication
Support communication, comfort, and person-centred care
Monitor, document, and report care accurately and escalate concerns appropriately

Learning Methods:

Face-to-face or live virtual workshops
Case studies and scenario-based learning
Practical simulations and hands-on training
Interactive discussions and assessments

Program Benefits:

Builds confidence in tracheostomy care and emergency response
Enhances clinical knowledge and practical skills
Improves safety and infection control practices
Supports better health outcomes and quality of life
Prepares workers for real-world care scenarios

Content:

Respiratory system anatomy and physiology
Purpose and indications for tracheostomy
Patent vs non-patent airways
Types of tracheostomy tubes and equipment
Infection control and safe environment practices
Routine tracheostomy care and stoma management
Monitoring, observation, and risk identification
Tracheostomy tape and tube change procedures
Suctioning techniques and secretion management
Recognition of infection and abnormal signs
Emergency management (blockage, dislodgement, humidification issues)
Communication and person-centred care
Documentation, reporting, and escalation
Psychosocial impacts of living with a tracheostomy

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