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.

This course deals in part with tracheostomy care. However, if you prefer to have a separate, more extensive tracheostomy care training, we can provide this at your request. More info can be found on our tracheostomy care page, or simply mail us for more information.

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