HLTCC404 – Provide Invasive Ventilation Support

This course provides workers with the knowledge and practical skills to safely support individuals requiring invasive mechanical ventilation.

Introduction:

Invasive ventilation requires a high level of clinical awareness and skill to ensure safety and effective care. This course equips workers with the knowledge and hands-on skills to support individuals with tracheostomies and invasive ventilation, focusing on monitoring, infection control, and emergency response.

Target Audience:

Registered Nurses, support workers, disability support staff, aged care workers, and healthcare assistants supporting individuals with tracheostomies and invasive ventilation.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand respiratory anatomy and physiology
Identify conditions requiring invasive ventilation
Support safe use of ventilators and airway devices
Apply infection control in airway management
Monitor respiratory status and recognise deterioration
Respond to ventilator alarms and emergencies
Support airway clearance and secretion management
Accurately document and report care

Learning Methods:

Practical simulations and hands-on training
Case studies and scenario-based learning
Interactive discussions
Equipment demonstrations

Program Benefits:

Enhances confidence in supporting invasive ventilation
Promotes safe airway and ventilator management
Reduces risk of infection and complications
Improves recognition of respiratory distress and emergencies
Builds advanced, job-ready clinical skills

Content:

Respiratory system anatomy and physiology
Conditions requiring invasive ventilation
Tracheostomy care and airway management
Ventilator setup and operation
Infection control and hygiene
Monitoring respiratory status and secretions
Ventilator alarms and troubleshooting
Emergency response and oxygen therapy
Documentation and communication

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Upcoming Workshops

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