Tracheostomy Management

Course Overview

This practical course develops participants’ knowledge and confidence in caring for individuals with a tracheostomy. It covers routine care, emergency management and the recognition of complications, combining theoretical learning with hands-on simulation.

Participants gain practical experience using tracheostomy equipment and emergency algorithms in a safe learning environment.

This Course is For

Registered healthcare professionals and support staff involved in caring for patients with tracheostomies.

Course Capacity & Cost

• 12 places
• Organisational booking: £1,700
• Individual booking: £100 per person

Indicative Content

• Anatomy and physiology of the airway
• Indications for tracheostomy
• Types of tracheostomy tubes
• Routine tracheostomy care
• Humidification
• Suctioning techniques
• Communication considerations
• Emergency tracheostomy management
• Recognising tube displacement and blockage
• Oxygen delivery
• Documentation
• Simulation-based scenarios