Suctioning Course
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This course will give learners an overview of suctioning and tracheostomy care, including how to safely perform suctioning, and providing tracheostomy care.

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Duration: 1 hour
CPD Points: 1
Latest Course Update:
13 Mar 2025
Course details
Suctioning Online Training Overview
This course will give learners an overview of suctioning and tracheostomy care, including how to safely perform suctioning, and providing tracheostomy care
Duration: 1 Hour CPD Points: 1
What You will learn
Suctioning Course Learning Objective
At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe what suctioning is and why it is used
- Identify the components used during suctioning
- List considerations when providing safe tracheostomy care
Lessons
Course Content
- Course Introduction – Suctioning
- What is Suctioning
- Suctioning Terminology
- Suctioning Techniques
- Respiratory versus Tracheostomy Suctioning
- The Respiratory System
- ABCs of Patient Care
- Respiratory Failure and Respiratory Arrest
- Treatment Approaches to Respiratory Failure and Arrest
- Tracheostomy
- Components of a Tracheostomy Tube
- Two Suctioning Methods
- Assessments for Airway Suctioning
- Monitoring During and After Suctioning
- Potential Complications and Risks
- Airway Suctioning via Nasopharyngeal and Oropharyngeal Airways
- Yankauer Suction Devices
- Suctioning Pressure
- Oropharyngeal Suctioning
- Correct Insertion Sequence for an OPA
- Nasopharyngeal Suctioning
- NPA Duration of Use
- NPA Insertion
- Stimulating a Cough
On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Suctioning free course certificate.
Who is this for?
Who is this Suctioning training for?
This online course has been written at an introductory level 1 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes
- Refresher training
- Inductions
- Awareness
- Knowledge enhancement
Suctioning Training Course: Who is this for?
The Suctioning Training Course in the UK is essential for professionals across various healthcare settings who are involved in the care of patients requiring respiratory support or airway management. This comprehensive course is designed to cater to the following target audience:
Respiratory Therapists and Respiratory Nurses: Respiratory therapists and respiratory nurses play a crucial role in managing and maintaining airway patency for patients requiring mechanical ventilation or oxygen therapy. This training course equips them with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to safely and effectively perform suctioning procedures, prevent complications, and optimize patient comfort during airway clearance interventions.
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurses and Critical Care Staff: ICU nurses and critical care staff frequently encounter patients in critical conditions who may require frequent airway suctioning to maintain adequate oxygenation and ventilation. This course is essential for enhancing their proficiency in performing suctioning techniques, understanding indications and contraindications, recognizing potential complications, and implementing evidence-based practices to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs): Paramedics and EMTs are often the first responders to emergencies involving airway obstruction or respiratory distress. This training course is vital for equipping them with the necessary skills to rapidly and safely perform suctioning procedures in pre-hospital settings, manage airway emergencies effectively, and collaborate with healthcare facilities to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
Tracheostomy Care Teams and Specialist Nurses: Healthcare professionals involved in tracheostomy care, including tracheostomy care teams and specialist nurses, require specialized training in suctioning techniques tailored to patients with artificial airways. This course provides them with advanced knowledge in managing tracheostomy tubes, securing airway patency, preventing infection, and troubleshooting complications related to tracheostomy suctioning.
Pulmonologists and Respiratory Physicians: Pulmonologists and respiratory physicians oversee the care of patients with chronic respiratory conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or bronchiectasis, who may require regular airway clearance techniques, including suctioning. This training course offers them insights into optimizing treatment plans, coordinating multidisciplinary care teams, and enhancing patient education regarding home suctioning techniques for respiratory support.
Nursing Home and Hospice Care Providers: Nursing home staff and hospice care providers often care for elderly or terminally ill patients who may require suctioning to manage secretions and maintain airway clearance. This course equips them with the skills to ensure compassionate and dignified care, promote patient comfort during suctioning procedures, and support families in understanding the importance of airway management in end-of-life care settings.
Home Healthcare Workers and Community Nurses: Home healthcare workers and community nurses frequently support patients who receive care in their own homes and may require assistance with suctioning as part of their treatment plans. This training course is essential for empowering these professionals to deliver safe and effective suctioning interventions in non-clinical settings, while fostering communication with primary care teams and promoting patient independence and self-care.
The Suctioning Training Course in the UK is tailored to enhance the proficiency and competence of healthcare professionals across various specialties in performing suctioning procedures, promoting airway hygiene, and ensuring optimal respiratory care for patients in diverse healthcare settings. By emphasizing evidence-based practices, safety protocols, and interdisciplinary collaboration, this course aims to improve patient outcomes, enhance clinical skills, and prioritize the well-being of individuals requiring respiratory support.
Suctioning FAQ
Suctioning Frequently Asked Questions
Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.
Yes, the Suctioning course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.
Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited Suctioning course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.
Yes, the Suctioning course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes
Yes, the Suctioning course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.
We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner's course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections.
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