Course Description
This comprehensive course is designed to equip disability support workers with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to provide high-quality tracheostomy care, in accordance with the NDIS High Intensity Support Skills Descriptors 2022. Participants will gain an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, the principles of tracheostomy care, and the specific requirements set out by the NDIS for supporting individuals with tracheostomies. The course emphasizes infection control practices, emergency management, and effective communication techniques to ensure the safety, comfort, and dignity of individuals receiving tracheostomy care.
Through a mix of theoretical instruction and hands-on practical training, this one-day course offers a thorough grounding in all aspects of tracheostomy care. Participants will learn to clean and maintain tracheostomy tubes, perform suctioning, monitor and assess individuals with tracheostomies, and respond to emergencies. By the end of the course, disability support workers will be fully prepared to provide competent and compassionate care to individuals with tracheostomies, meeting the high-intensity support requirements mandated by the NDIS.