Suction Online Training Course

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The Oral Suction training course is designed for registered nurses, healthcare professionals, and support workers working in areas where suctioning.

On completion of this online Suction training course, the learner will be able to identify what suctioning is, identify the different types of suctioning, identify the purpose of suctioning, be familiar with the equipment that can be used during suctioning and recognise changes that may occur with a patient. Learners will also be aware of how to position a patient during suctioning, be familiar with the practical procedure and know the importance of infection control during suctioning.

Duration Dependent on delivery method, this Suction training course takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate. 

Entry & Level There are no barriers to entry on this online Suction training course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

Certification On completion of this Suction training online, either download your certificate or access later online.

Accreditations This online Suction course is CPD accredited and delivered by a Skills for Care Endorsed Provider. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. 

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Suction training course learning outcomes

On completion of this Suction online training course, learners should know and understand the following: 

What is suctioning
Identify what suctioning is, the different types and the purpose of suctioning
Equipment
Be familiar with the equipment that can be used during suctioning
Changes in the patient
Learn and be able to recognise changes that may occur with a patient during suctioning
Positioning of the patient
Be aware of how to position a patient during suctioning
Practical procedure
Be familiar with the practical procedure of suctioning
Gaining consent
Be able to learn and discuss different ways of gaining consent
What to document
Learn what to document during the process of suctioning
Possible risks
Learn and identify the possible risks of suctioning
Importance of infection control
Learn the importance of infection control during suctioning

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What are the different types of suctioning? There are four ways to suction someone's airway:

Nasal suction (suctioning in the nose)
Oral suction (suctioning the mouth)
Nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal suction (suctioning the throat)
Deep suctioning

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Our Suction course is easily accessible online through e-learning, allowing your staff to study anytime, anywhere, 24/7. This makes it the perfect option for care staff with challenging shift patterns. Additionally, you will receive exceptional customer support from our dedicated account manager and support team.

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• Study anywhere you want on any device 

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