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• General

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• Module 1

  Module 1
  • SCORM packageUnderstanding Tracheostomies & Laryngectomies

    This session covers basic knowledge of tracheostomies and laryngectomies including:
    
    •   The difference between tracheostomy and laryngectomy and why
         this is critically important
    •   Different types of tracheostomy tubes
    

• Module 2

  Module 2
  • SCORM packageEmergency Care

    This session covers the warning signs to be aware of when looking after a patient with a tracheostomy or laryngectomy, what equipment to have immediately available at the bedside and the emergency management of upper airway complications.
    

• Module 3

  Module 3
  • SCORM packageBasic Care, Done Well

    This session covers general and specific nursing care of a tracheostomy or laryngectomy.
    

• Module 4

  Module 4
  • SCORM packageEmergency Front of Neck Airway

    This session gives an overview of failed intubation algorithm options for front of neck airway
    
    

• Module 5

  Module 5
  • SCORM packagePaediatrics

    This session covers basic knowledge of paediatric tracheostomies including why children have trache's, basic anatomy, different types of tracheostomy tubes, nursing care, emergency care and speech language therapy.
    

• Module 6

  Module 6
  • SCORM packageThe Patient With a Laryngectomy

    This session covers the knowledge required to safely care for a patient with a laryngectomy including:
    
    • The difference between tracheostomy and laryngectomy and why this is critically important
    • Relevant anatomy and physiology
    • Airway management for laryngectomy
    • Problems for the laryngectomy patient
    • Basic care of the laryngectomee
    • Emergency management
    • Communication
    

• Module 7

  Module 7
  • SCORM packageTracheostomy: Talking, Swallowing and Decannulation

    This session covers the knowledge and skills required to help patients with tracheostomies and laryngectomies with:
    
    • Talking (vocalisation)
    • Swallowing food and liquid
    • Decannulation (removal of the tracheostomy tube)