Category: Clinical
Trainer:Ethical Workforce Solutions
Venue: Partners in Care
Suctioning (Oral & Tracheostomy)

Category:
Clinical
Trainers: Ethical Workforce Solutions
Venue: Partners in Care

Course introduction

This suctioning training course is aimed at anyone working in a care or nursing environment where suction may be required. It covers the theoretical and practical skills required to safely carry out oral suctioning on a resident.  Our trainers will bring suction machines and all required consumable equipment with them for your staff to use on a mannequin during the training course.

Who is the course aimed at?

This half day course is suitable for nurses and social care staff.

What does the course cover?

• Suctioning equipment (machine and adaptors, including Yankauer and soft suction, and consumables)
• Care of the unit including filter replacement and periods
• Precautions and contraindications
• Indications for suctioning
• Gaining consent and respecting dignity
• Pressure adjustments and checks
• Infection control and PPE
• Practical session using mannequin, suction machine and consumables

Course outcomes

Successful completion of this training course will result in the award of a CPD accredited certificate covering all aspects of the above course contents.

Cost of course

Member: £58.50
Non-member: £65.00

Places available: 12

Cost of course

Member: £58.50
Non-Member: £65.00

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