Tracheostomy Care
Be equipped with the knowledge needed to provide safe and infection-free practices for preventing respiratory complications in patients with tracheostomy.
Overview
Caring for a patient with tracheostomy requires the nurse to have an understanding of tracheostomy care in order to provide safe and infection free practices to prevent risk of respiratory complications. This course aims to provide knowledge and skill in performing tracheostomy care on the change of dressing.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the term tracheostomy in relation to the structure of the trachea.
- Explain the purposes for tracheostomy insertion, its care and change of dressing.
- Recognise the types of tracheostomy tubes, its components and features.
- Relate the standard precautions and complications during tracheostomy care.
- Assess, plan and prepare the types of equipment/items for tracheostomy care.
- Assist in changing of tracheostomy tube and dressing in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
Course Outline
- Discuss the term tracheostomy in relation to the structure of the trachea.
- Explain the purposes for tracheostomy insertion, its care and change of dressing.
- Recognise the types of tracheostomy tubes, its components and features.
- Relate the standard precautions and complications during tracheostomy care.
- Assess, plan and prepare the types of equipment/items for tracheostomy care.
- Assist in changing of tracheostomy tube and dressing in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
Target Audience
- Senior Healthcare Assistants
- Enrolled Nurses
- Registered Nurses
Certification
Upon completion of the course, the participants will be awarded the Certification of Completion by HMI Institute.
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Points
Healthcare professionals will be awarded 4 CPE Points upon completing this course.
For more information on CPE claims, please visit
Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)’s website.
Course Date
18 April to
20 April 2023
25 April to
27 April 2023
9 May to
11 May 2023
23 May to
25 May 2023
6 June to
8 June 2023
21 June to
23 June 2023
4 July to
6 July 2023
11 July to
13 July 2023
Course Time
9.00am – 6.00pm
Course Date
18 April to 20 April 2023
25 April to 27 April 2023
9 May to 11 May 2023
23 May to 25 May 2023
6 June to 8 June 2023
21 June to 23 June 2023
4 July to 6 July 2023
11 July to 13 July 2023
Course Time
9.00am – 6.00pm
Course Date & Registration
Course Duration
1 Day
Mode: In-person training
Course Venue
HMI Institute
Course Fee
$152.25 per participant
* Subject to GST
- Fill in the Course Application Form
- Attach and submit the form to marcus.er@hmi.com.sg
