Define what the is function of a nebuliser, inhaler, and spacer?
Identify indications and contraindications of nebuliser
Describe Anatomy and Physiology functions of the respiratory system
Describe how to recognise difficulty in breathing and discussion of how to help prevent this.
Observe how to administer inhalers and nebulisers effectively
Privacy and dignity - List situations where an individual’s privacy and dignity could be compromised (7.1b) Describe how to maintain privacy and dignity in the work setting (7.1c)
Describe the agreed ways of working in relation to medication (13.5a) - Consent - Care plans and record keeping - Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording, storing, and sharing information (14.1b) - Explain the principles of safe handling of infected or soiled linen and clinical waste (15.1e)
Demonstrate to safely administer nebuliser
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How long will the training last?
This training will last 2-3 hours. We give a range of time to account for variable factors such as; underlying knowledge and competence of delegates, class interaction and engagement and reduced delegate numbers. If a course finishes earlier than the allotted time, it will be due to one of these reasons. However, our trainer will ensure that all learning outcomes have been met.
What equipment will you use for training?
We have a variety of different training equipment and tools available. The training will be relevant and transferable. However, if you have a specific requirement for a particular type of equipment, please make this clear during the booking process, and the team will ensure this is provided.
Alternatively, we can use your own equipment for training.
Nebuliser Training
The Nebuliser Training Course is designed to help healthcare workers learn how to give nebuliser treatments safely. You will gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to care for people who use nebulisers.
You will learn how nebulisers, inhalers, and spacers work, and when to use each one. The course also teaches how the breathing system works, so you can understand how these devices help people breathe better.
Participants will learn how to recognise breathing problems, keep patients’ privacy, and manage medicines safely. The course includes practice so you can get good at using nebulisers and inhalers the right way. You will also learn how to prevent infections and handle things safely.
By the end of the course, you will feel confident and ready to give nebuliser treatments with care and skill. This training is perfect for healthcare workers, caregivers, and anyone who helps with breathing care.
You will learn how to put in the medicine, use the machine, and breathe in the mist. This training is important to make sure you get the right amount of medicine and help with your breathing. It’s especially useful if you find inhalers difficult to use.
In the course, you learn about nebulisers, who can use them, different medicines, the things you need, how to use them, and being careful. The training makes you feel sure about giving nebuliser treatment.
This helps keep patients safe and makes their breathing better. When you know the basics and talk well with patients, you help them feel cared for in hospitals and clinics.
Course Outline: Nebuliser Training
This training helps people learn how to use nebulisers safely and correctly in healthcare settings. It covers important information about how nebulisers work and how to take care of people who need breathing treatments.
1: Introduction to Respiratory Care and Equipment
Learn about nebulisers, inhalers, and spacers and how they help with breathing treatments. Understand when and why to use each one.
1.1 What Nebulisers, Inhalers, and Spacers Do
1.2 When Not to Use a Nebuliser
2: Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
Explore how the lungs and breathing system work. Learn about the parts of the body that help us breathe and get oxygen.
2.1 How the Respiratory System Works
2.2 Important Parts of the Breathing System
3: Recognizing and Addressing Breathing Difficulties
Learn how to spot when someone is having trouble breathing and how to help them feel better.
3.1 Signs of Breathing Problems
3.2 How to Help People with Breathing Problems
4: Effective Administration of Inhalers and Nebulisers
Learn how to use inhalers and nebulisers the right way. Practice step-by-step to get better at using these tools.
4.1 How to Use an Inhaler Correctly
4.2 How to Use a Nebuliser Correctly
4.3 Practice Using Inhalers and Nebulisers
5: Ensuring Privacy and Dignity in Patient Care
Understand how to respect people’s privacy and dignity when helping them with breathing treatments.
5.1 When Privacy Might Be at Risk
5.2 How to Keep Privacy and Dignity Safe
6: Medication Management and Safe Handling
Learn how to give medications the right way and why it’s important to keep information safe.
6.1 How to Give Medicine Safely
6.2 Getting Permission and Following Care Plans
6.3 Keeping Information Safe
7: Infection Control and Safe Handling
Learn about ways to stop infections and how to safely handle things that might be dirty or infected.
7.1 How to Stop Infections from Spreading
7.2 How to Handle Dirty or Infected Things
8: Demonstrating Safe Nebuliser Administration
Put your knowledge into practice with real-life situations. Make sure you can safely give nebuliser treatments.
8.1 Practicing Nebuliser Use
8.2 Solving Problems in Real-Life Scenarios
This training helps you be ready to use nebulisers correctly and safely, while making sure patients are treated with care and respect.
Career Pathways
This course can lead to a variety of careers in healthcare, such as respiratory therapist, nurse, and physician assistant.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the Nebuliser Administration and Respiratory Care course (Level 2), you will gain a full set of skills that will enable you to:
Explain Nebulisers and Their Uses: Clearly describe what nebulisers are and when they are used for breathing treatments.
Address Breathlessness and Prevention: Recognize what causes breathlessness and suggest ways to prevent it. You will be able to talk about measures that can help reduce breathlessness, showing your ability to focus on patient comfort and well-being.
Distinguish Between Devices and Their Uses: Tell the difference between nebulisers, inhalers, and spacers, and explain when to use each one.
Champion Privacy and Dignity: Understand why patient privacy and dignity are important when supporting with medication.
Anticipate and Address Side Effects: Identify possible side effects and know how to manage them if they happen.
Demonstrate Safe Nebuliser Administration: Show how to give nebuliser treatments safely and confidently.
This course will prepare you to manage nebuliser treatments with skill and care.
Who is this course for
The target audience for this Nebuliser Administration and Respiratory Care course includes:
Healthcare workers (nurses, doctors, and respiratory therapists)
Caregivers and support workers
Healthcare assistants
Anyone involved in patient care, especially those working with individuals who need respiratory support
People working in clinics, hospitals, and care homes
Individuals who support patients with breathing difficulties or those using nebulisers.
Career Opportunities
After completing a half-day nebuliser training course, you can have different job opportunities, such as:
Healthcare Assistant: Help patients in hospitals or care homes by giving them nebuliser treatments.
Respiratory Therapist: Work with people who have breathing problems, using nebulisers as part of their treatment.
Home Care Worker: Assist patients at home with their breathing treatments, including nebuliser use.
Nursing Assistant: Support nurses in hospitals or clinics by helping patients with nebuliser treatments.
Caregiver in Respiratory Care: Work in places that focus on helping people with breathing problems, using nebulisers as part of the care.
Clinic Assistant: Help in a clinic by giving nebuliser treatments to patients.
Trainer or Support Worker: After gaining experience, you could help teach others how to use nebulisers or support healthcare teams in using them correctly.
This training helps you work in healthcare jobs where you support patients with breathing issues.
Course Testimonials
Many people who have taken our courses across the UK have given us great feedback. Over 99% of them said the course was “Excellent” and would recommend it to others.
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“Amazing experience. Tutor was knowledgeable and information was clear and easy to understand. Workbook and handouts provided to support knowledge. For future events, maybe practicing the use of nebuliser will be something to consider. Recommend this course to those wanting to develop knowledge and awareness around suction and nebuliser.” – Joao Alves
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“The training on nebuliser, oral and naso suction, cough assist and oxygen awareness was superb” – chidi Onwuta
Question and Answer
Q: Will attending this training make me competent?
A: Not exactly. No classroom training can make you fully skilled at using nebulisers. Our training will help you learn the basics, but you will need to practice at work to become fully competent.
We will give you workbooks and forms to fill out at your workplace, and someone there will check your skills to make sure you are doing it right.
Q: Who will conduct the training?
A: A trained expert, like a nurse or doctor, will teach the course. They have lots of experience and knowledge about healthcare, so you will be in good hands!
We will let you know who will be teaching and you can read more about their experience on our “Meet the Team” page.
What is a nebuliser?
A nebuliser is a machine that turns liquid medicine into a mist. This mist is easy to breathe in and goes directly to the lungs.
It’s helpful for people with breathing problems, like asthma or COPD, because it helps the medicine get to the right place in the body.
A nebuliser is used for several lung conditions, including:
Asthma
COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
Cystic fibrosis
Bronchiectasis
Pneumonia
Lung cancer
Sarcoidosis
Interstitial lung disease
Do you need training to use a nebuliser?
Yes, it’s important to get training before using a nebuliser. Training teaches you how to set up the machine, prepare the medicine, and use the nebuliser properly.
You will also learn how to keep it clean and handle any problems that might come up. Our training will help you feel confident and safe using the nebuliser.
Why would a patient need a nebuliser?
A patient might need a nebuliser if they have trouble breathing because of a lung problem. It helps them take their medicine in a mist form that goes straight to their lungs, making it easier for them to breathe. People with asthma, COPD, or other lung conditions often use nebulisers to feel better and breathe more easily.
