Tracheostomy Care for Healthcare Practitioners 21st October 2022

Eligible to attend:    Healthcare Professionals

Time:    09:30 – 16:00

Aim:

The aim of this programme is to provide up to date knowledge, skills and evidence-based practices in tracheostomy care, thus facilitating uniform practices and procedures in caring for patients with a tracheostomy and the effective management of tracheostomy resources. Education in tracheostomy care for health professionals will facilitate competency in relation to efficient and effective holistic care for the patient.

On completion of this course, course participants will:

• Have a greater knowledge and understanding of the anatomy and physiology of airway and swallow.
• Appreciate the knowledge, skills, tools and competency
  required in tracheostomy care.
• Apply up-to-date, evidence based
  guidelines to tracheostomy care.
• Reflect on how the knowledge and skills acquired will
  enhance their practice.
• Demonstrate and appreciate how to effectively use resources.
• Appreciate the importance of effectively using
  multidisciplinary links necessary for optimal recovery of
  patients who have a tracheostomy.
• Be facilitated with the necessary knowledge and skills to
  competently undertake discharge planning.

Accreditation/CPD:

6.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) approved by An Bord Altranais Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (The Nurse and Midwifery Board of Ireland)