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Course Overview:The "An Understanding of Oral Suctioning" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required for safe and effective oral suctioning procedures. Clearing the airway of excess secretions is vital to prevent respiratory complications and maintain optimal respiratory function. This course offers thorough training in the techniques, considerations, and patient care involved in performing oral suctioning. Course Duration: 1/2 day (4 hours) Course Content:By the end of this course, participants will be able to:1. Outline the indications and contraindications of suctioning2. List the relevant anatomy and physiology3. Explain the risks and benefits of suctioning4. Describe the checks, safeguards and precautions relevant to the procedure and equipment5. Outline monitoring of the individual6. Explain the importance of following the individual’s health care plan and prescription7. Practice suctioning in simulation 8. Describe the importance of hand-over, communication and record keeping Course Objectives:1. Comprehend Oral Suctioning Fundamentals: Understand the importance of oral suctioning, indications for the procedure, and its role in airway management.2. Master Oral Suctioning Techniques: Develop proficiency in oral suctioning methods, equipment usage, and adapting techniques for different patient populations.3. Ensure Patient Safety: Learn strategies to ensure patient safety, comfort, and minimize the risk of complications during oral suctioning procedures.4. Implement Infection Control Measures: Understand proper infection control practices to prevent cross-contamination and maintain a sterile environment during oral suctioning.5. Assess Patient Needs: Develop skills to assess patients' respiratory status, identify signs of airway obstruction, and determine the need for oral suctioning. Assessment and Certification:Participants will undergo a practical skills assessment and a written examination to evaluate their understanding of the course content. Successful completion will lead to a certification of achievement in "An Understanding of Oral Suctioning".Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.

Course Overview:
The "An Understanding of Oral Suctioning" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required for safe and effective oral suctioning procedures. Clearing the airway of excess secretions is vital to prevent respiratory complications and maintain optimal respiratory function. This course offers thorough training in the techniques, considerations, and patient care involved in performing oral suctioning.


Course Duration: 
1/2 day (4 hours)


Course Content:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Outline the indications and contraindications of suctioning
2. List the relevant anatomy and physiology
3. Explain the risks and benefits of suctioning
4. Describe the checks, safeguards and precautions relevant to the procedure and equipment
5. Outline monitoring of the individual
6. Explain the importance of following the individual’s health care plan and prescription
7. Practice suctioning in simulation 
8. Describe the importance of hand-over, communication and record keeping


Course Objectives:
1. Comprehend Oral Suctioning Fundamentals: Understand the importance of oral suctioning, indications for the procedure, and its role in airway management.
2. Master Oral Suctioning Techniques: Develop proficiency in oral suctioning methods, equipment usage, and adapting techniques for different patient populations.
3. Ensure Patient Safety: Learn strategies to ensure patient safety, comfort, and minimize the risk of complications during oral suctioning procedures.
4. Implement Infection Control Measures: Understand proper infection control practices to prevent cross-contamination and maintain a sterile environment during oral suctioning.
5. Assess Patient Needs: Develop skills to assess patients' respiratory status, identify signs of airway obstruction, and determine the need for oral suctioning.


Assessment and Certification:
Participants will undergo a practical skills assessment and a written examination to evaluate their understanding of the course content. Successful completion will lead to a certification of achievement in "An Understanding of Oral Suctioning".
Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.

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Gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for safe and effective oral suctioning procedures with our "Understanding Oral Suctioning Techniques" course. Prevent respiratory complications and maintain optimal respiratory function with thorough training in techniques, considerations, and patient care.

An Understanding of Oral Suctioning

General Admission

Course Overview:Welcome to the "Introduction to Oral Suctioning" e-learning course! This comprehensive course has been developed to provide a diverse audience, including healthcare professionals, students, caregivers, and individuals interested in medical knowledge, with a comprehensive understanding of safe and effective oral suctioning techniques.Module 1: Understanding Oral Suctioning<ul style="color: rgb(55, 65, 81); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(55, 65, 81);"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Explore the significance of oral suctioning in maintaining airway patency.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn about the medical conditions and scenarios that require oral suctioning.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understand the role of proper airway management in preventing complications.</li></ul>Module 2: Indications and Contraindications<ul style="color: rgb(55, 65, 81); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(55, 65, 81);"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Identify appropriate patient cases for oral suctioning.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Recognise contraindications and situations where suctioning may not be advisable.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Gain insights into alternative methods of airway management.</li></ul>Module 3: Types of Suctioning Techniques<ul style="color: rgb(55, 65, 81); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(55, 65, 81);"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Familiarise yourself with different types of suctioning techniques, including open and closed systems.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understand when each technique is appropriate based on patient needs and conditions.</li></ul>Module 4: Equipment and Pre-Procedure Preparation<ul style="color: rgb(55, 65, 81); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(55, 65, 81);"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn about the necessary equipment for oral suctioning.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understand the importance of maintaining a sterile environment and practicing infection control.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Explore techniques to ensure patient comfort, positioning, and cooperation.</li></ul>Module 5: Oral Suctioning Procedure<ul style="color: rgb(55, 65, 81); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(55, 65, 81);"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Step-by-step guide to oral suctioning, including proper insertion and suctioning techniques.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Address potential complications and precautions during oral suctioning.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understand the importance of oral hygiene and patient monitoring post-suctioning.</li></ul>Module 6: Monitoring and Post-Procedure Care<ul style="color: rgb(55, 65, 81); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(55, 65, 81);"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Explore the importance of continuous patient monitoring during and after suctioning.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understand potential adverse events and complications that may arise.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn about oral care, repositioning, and patient comfort following suctioning.</li></ul>Module 7: Infection Control and Safety Measures<ul style="color: rgb(55, 65, 81); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(55, 65, 81);"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn about infection control practices during oral suctioning.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understand the importance of maintaining hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and proper disposal of materials.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Explore strategies to minimize the risk of infection transmission.</li></ul> By participating in this open e-learning course, you will have gained a comprehensive understanding of oral suctioning, empowering you to provide safe and effective care to individuals requiring airway management. Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.

Course Overview:
Welcome to the "Introduction to Oral Suctioning" e-learning course! This comprehensive course has been developed to provide a diverse audience, including healthcare professionals, students, caregivers, and individuals interested in medical knowledge, with a comprehensive understanding of safe and effective oral suctioning techniques.
Module 1: Understanding Oral Suctioning
Explore the significance of oral suctioning in maintaining airway patency.
Learn about the medical conditions and scenarios that require oral suctioning.
Understand the role of proper airway management in preventing complications.
Module 2: Indications and Contraindications
Identify appropriate patient cases for oral suctioning.
Recognise contraindications and situations where suctioning may not be advisable.
Gain insights into alternative methods of airway management.
Module 3: Types of Suctioning Techniques
Familiarise yourself with different types of suctioning techniques, including open and closed systems.
Understand when each technique is appropriate based on patient needs and conditions.
Module 4: Equipment and Pre-Procedure Preparation
Learn about the necessary equipment for oral suctioning.
Understand the importance of maintaining a sterile environment and practicing infection control.
Explore techniques to ensure patient comfort, positioning, and cooperation.
Module 5: Oral Suctioning Procedure
Step-by-step guide to oral suctioning, including proper insertion and suctioning techniques.
Address potential complications and precautions during oral suctioning.
Understand the importance of oral hygiene and patient monitoring post-suctioning.
Module 6: Monitoring and Post-Procedure Care
Explore the importance of continuous patient monitoring during and after suctioning.
Understand potential adverse events and complications that may arise.
Learn about oral care, repositioning, and patient comfort following suctioning.
Module 7: Infection Control and Safety Measures
Learn about infection control practices during oral suctioning.
Understand the importance of maintaining hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and proper disposal of materials.
Explore strategies to minimize the risk of infection transmission.


By participating in this open e-learning course, you will have gained a comprehensive understanding of oral suctioning, empowering you to provide safe and effective care to individuals requiring airway management. 
Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.

Join our "Introduction to Oral Suctioning" e-learning course for a comprehensive understanding of safe and effective techniques. Ideal for healthcare professionals, students, caregivers, and medical enthusiasts.

An Introduction to Oral Suctioning (e-Learning)

Course Overview:The "Extended Clinical Skills Training" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to perform a range of extended clinical procedures and interventions. This course is suitable for healthcare workers who wish to deliver clinical skills previously undertaken by medical or nursing professionals  in various healthcare settings. Course Duration:2 days (18 Hours) Course Content:1. Gastrostomy tube care and feeding2. Oral Suctioning3. Oxygen Administration4. Safe Use of the T34 / Bodyguard T Syringe Driver5. Stoma Care6. Urethral Catheterisation &amp; Catheter Care7. Other modules as required (bespoke to local needs) Course Objectives:1. Acquire advanced clinical skills: Develop in-depth knowledge and hands-on proficiency in a variety of extended clinical skills tailored to your speciality or area of practice.2. Enhance patient assessment techniques: Improve your ability to perform detailed and specialised patient assessments, considering a broader range of clinical indicators and variables.3. Develop critical thinking and decision-making: Strengthen your capacity to analyse complex clinical scenarios, prioritize interventions, and make informed decisions.4. Master specialised interventions: Gain expertise in a range of advanced procedures, interventions, and techniques relevant to your speciality, including invasive and non-invasive procedures.5. Address potential complications: Recognise possible complications associated with advanced procedures and interventions, and develop strategies for early detection and effective management.6. Ethical considerations and patient-centered care: Explore ethical issues related to advanced clinical practice, patient autonomy, and delivering care with empathy, respect, and dignity.7. Interdisciplinary collaboration: Understand the importance of teamwork and collaboration when performing extended clinical skills, working seamlessly with other healthcare professionals.8. Continuous professional development: Embrace a lifelong learning mindset, staying updated on advancements in your field and continually refining your clinical skills. Assessment and Certification:Participants will undergo practical skills assessments, written assessments, and potentially scenario-based evaluations to evaluate their understanding and competence in various extended clinical skills. Successful completion will lead to a certification of achievement in "Extended Clinical Skills Development."Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.

Course Overview:
The "Extended Clinical Skills Training" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to perform a range of extended clinical procedures and interventions. This course is suitable for healthcare workers who wish to deliver clinical skills previously undertaken by medical or nursing professionals in various healthcare settings.


Course Duration:
2 days (18 Hours)


Course Content:
1. Gastrostomy tube care and feeding
2. Oral Suctioning
3. Oxygen Administration
4. Safe Use of the T34 / Bodyguard T Syringe Driver
5. Stoma Care
6. Urethral Catheterisation & Catheter Care
7. Other modules as required (bespoke to local needs)


Course Objectives:
1. Acquire advanced clinical skills: Develop in-depth knowledge and hands-on proficiency in a variety of extended clinical skills tailored to your speciality or area of practice.
2. Enhance patient assessment techniques: Improve your ability to perform detailed and specialised patient assessments, considering a broader range of clinical indicators and variables.
3. Develop critical thinking and decision-making: Strengthen your capacity to analyse complex clinical scenarios, prioritize interventions, and make informed decisions.
4. Master specialised interventions: Gain expertise in a range of advanced procedures, interventions, and techniques relevant to your speciality, including invasive and non-invasive procedures.
5. Address potential complications: Recognise possible complications associated with advanced procedures and interventions, and develop strategies for early detection and effective management.
6. Ethical considerations and patient-centered care: Explore ethical issues related to advanced clinical practice, patient autonomy, and delivering care with empathy, respect, and dignity.
7. Interdisciplinary collaboration: Understand the importance of teamwork and collaboration when performing extended clinical skills, working seamlessly with other healthcare professionals.
8. Continuous professional development: Embrace a lifelong learning mindset, staying updated on advancements in your field and continually refining your clinical skills.


Assessment and Certification:
Participants will undergo practical skills assessments, written assessments, and potentially scenario-based evaluations to evaluate their understanding and competence in various extended clinical skills. Successful completion will lead to a certification of achievement in "Extended Clinical Skills Development."
Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.

Enhance your clinical expertise with our "Extended Clinical Skills Training" course. Designed for healthcare professionals, this course provides practical skills and knowledge for extended clinical procedures and interventions.

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