This e-learning package will provide the learner with a basic understanding of care and management of a patient with a tracheostomy. This module is a prerequisite for the practical tracheostomy training.

Learning Outcomes: At the completion of this module, the learner will

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the anatomy of trachea
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of indications of tracheostomy
• Demonstrate an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of tracheostomy 
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of how a tracheostomy is performed
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the care of a patient with tracheostomy
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of weaning a patient off tracheostomy