Deep Suctioning Awareness Training

Deep Suctioning Awareness Training

The Deep Suctioning Awareness Training course equips healthcare workers with the knowledge and skills to perform deep suctioning safely and correctly.

This Level 3 course covers the basics of deep suctioning, including how the respiratory system works, when deep suctioning is needed, and the risks involved.

Participants will also learn how to assess patients, choose the right equipment, and follow infection control protocols for deep suctioning.

There will be hands-on practice in the classroom to help you build confidence in the workplace.

The course also covers new tools for deep suctioning and how to keep patients comfortable and safe.

After successfully completing the course, you will be able to confidently perform deep suctioning in various healthcare settings.

We have made this training comprehensive for carers, nurses and other healthcare workers in hospitals, long-term care, or home health care.

👩‍⚕️Related: Suction Awareness Onsite Course.

Course Information:

• Course Duration: 2- 3 hours
• Course Level: Level 3
• Certificate: 1-year certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: Yes
• Course Mode: Face to Face/ Blended
• Accredited: Yes ✅

👉Also Check: Nebuliser Training / Oxygen Therapy Training.

Deep Suctioning Training Course Outline

What is Deep Suctioning?

• Learn what deep suctioning is and how it helps patients.
• Understand how the lungs and breathing work.
• Know why deep suctioning is important for patient care.

Infection Control in Deep Suctioning

• Learn how to stop germs from spreading during deep suctioning.
• Understand why washing hands and wearing gloves is important.
• Know how to clean the equipment properly to avoid infection.

Writing Down What Happens in Deep Suctioning

• Learn why it’s important to write down what happens during the procedure.
• Know what information should be written down before, during, and after suctioning.
• Understand why keeping good records is important for patients.

Risk Assessment in Deep Suctioning

• Learn how to check if deep suctioning is safe for the patient.
• Know what problems might happen during deep suctioning and how to prevent them.
• Learn how to make sure the patient is okay before, during, and after the procedure.

When to Do and Not Do Deep Suctioning

• Understand when deep suctioning is needed and when it should not be done.
• Learn about conditions that mean deep suctioning should not be done.

Getting Permission for Deep Suctioning

• Learn why it is important to ask the patient for permission before doing the procedure.
• Know how to explain deep suctioning to the patient and make sure they understand.
• Understand why it’s important to ask for consent in a clear way.

Practical Session: Practice What You’ve Learned

• Practice deep suctioning in a safe, hands-on setting.
• Learn the right way to do deep suctioning by practicing.
• Get feedback and help to feel confident doing deep suctioning in real life.

🟣Relevant Courses: Tracheostomy  Training / COPD Awareness Course.

Learning Outcomes: Deep Suctioning

Upon successfully completing this Deep Suctioning Course, you will be able to:

1. Explain what deep suctioning is and why it’s important for helping people who have trouble breathing.

2. Know how to keep things clean and stop germs from spreading when doing deep suctioning.

3. Understand why it’s important to write down everything about the deep suctioning, including what you did and how the patient felt.

4. Learn how to check if deep suctioning is safe for a patient and what problems might happen.

5. Know when deep suctioning is needed to help a patient breathe better.

6. Understand when deep suctioning should not be done because it might not be safe for the patient.

7. Learn why it’s important to ask patients for permission before doing deep suctioning and how to do this the right way.

8. Practice talking to patients about deep suctioning in a way they can understand, and learn how to answer their questions.

9. Get hands-on practice doing deep suctioning to feel more confident about doing it in real life.

📌Related Courses: Respiratory Care Training / Infection Control Training.

Course Benefits

1. Learn how to suction patients safely without hurting them
2. Help patients breathe better by clearing mucus the right way
3. Know when deep suctioning will help and when it might harm
4. Learn to keep germs from spreading during suctioning
5. Practice how to write down what you did and how the patient felt
6. Get better at checking for problems before you start
7. Learn how to ask patients if it’s okay to do the procedure
8. Practice the right way to suction with hands-on training
9. Feel more sure about helping patients who can’t clear their airways
10. Learn how to talk to patients about what you’re doing in simple words
11. Know when to stop if suctioning might be dangerous
12. Help your hospital follow the same steps for all patients.

The goal of deep suctioning training is to teach healthcare workers the right skills and knowledge to safely do deep suctioning. This helps keep airways clear and improve care for patients.

✅Relevant: Ventilator Awareness Training.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Nurses
• Respiratory therapists
• Healthcare assistants
• Doctors
• Medical students
• Caregivers in long-term care settings
• Home healthcare providers
• Emergency medical technicians (EMTs)
• Healthcare staff working in critical care environments.

Career Opportunity

Completing a half-day deep suctioning awareness training can open up several career opportunities in healthcare:

1. Healthcare Assistant: This training can make you more valuable in hospitals, care homes, or community healthcare settings.

2. Nursing Roles: The training provides a foundation for those pursuing nursing careers, as suctioning is an important skill for nurses.

3. Respiratory Therapist: Understanding deep suctioning is crucial for this role, which focuses on helping patients with breathing problems.

4. EMT: Suctioning skills are valuable for EMTs who respond to various medical emergencies.

5. Home Health Aide: This training can enhance your ability to care for patients who require suctioning in their homes.

6. Caregiver for Special Needs: The skills learned can be applied when working with individuals who have special healthcare requirements.

7. Healthcare Trainer: You could use your knowledge to train others about suctioning and its importance in healthcare settings.

These opportunities can help you advance in healthcare roles where airway management and respiratory support are essential.

What is Deep Suctioning?

Deep suctioning is a procedure where a suction catheter is inserted into an artificial airway, like a tracheostomy tube, to remove mucus from deep inside the lungs.

It helps clear the airway and improve breathing. The process uses clean techniques and includes careful steps to avoid complications like low oxygen levels or slow heartbeat.

Deep Suctioning Awareness FAQs

1. What is deep suctioning awareness training?

It is a course for healthcare workers that teaches how to safely and correctly do deep suctioning to help clear airways and improve breathing.

2. Who can take this training?

The course is for nurses, healthcare assistants, support workers, and anyone who works where suctioning is needed.

3. How long does the training last?

This deep suctioning course is a half-day sessions, usually lasting 2-3 hours.

4. Is practical training included?

Yes, the Deep Suctioning Awareness class include hands-on practice so you can try what you’ve learned and feel more confident doing suctioning.

5. What will I learn in this course?

You will learn about infection control, how to assess patients, use equipment, manage risks, get patient consent, and keep proper records during suctioning.

6. Will this training make me fully competent?

No, training in class is not enough to be fully skilled. You will need to practice at work with supervision to become fully competent.

7. Where can the training be delivered?

The training can be done at your workplace, at designated venues, or online (for theory only).

8. Do I receive a certificate after completing the course?

Yes, participants typically receive a certificate valid for one year upon successful completion.

As I have told others... It is the best, most informative training I have ever attended