Suctioning awareness (level 3)
About this course
This level 3 suction training is aimed at anyone working in a care or nursing environment where suction is required. Overall, you will learn the theoretical and practical skills required to safely carry out oral suctioning on a service user.
Course summary
- Definition of suctioning.
- Why and when to suction.
- The reasons for requiring suction.
- The relevant anatomy and sites for suctioning.
- Observing an individual during suction and an oral assessment.
- Potential risks of suction.
- The principles of safe handling of infected or soiled linen and clinical waste.
- Consent.
- The importance of having secure systems for recording, storing, and sharing information.
- The correct positioning of the service user and preparation of equipment and environment.
- Privacy and dignity – situations where an individual’s privacy and dignity could be compromised.
- How to maintain privacy and dignity in the work setting.
- The correct procedure for oral suction.