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