Tracheostomy 101

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction: Case Study 
2. Background of Tracheostomy Use  
3. Definition of Tracheostomy  
4. Anatomy and Physiology Review of Respiration  
5. Alternative Airway Devices  
6. Indications for a Tracheostomy  
7. Benefits and Concerns of a Tracheostomy  
8. Timing from Mechanical Ventilation to a Tracheostomy  
9. Key Features of a Tracheostomy  
10. Preparing a for a Tracheostomy  
11. Nursing Assessment 
12. Nursing Management and Care 
13. Communicating with the Tracheostomy Tube 
14. Transferring Patients 
15. Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration 
16. Tracheostomy Pathways 
17. Key Terms

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Tracheostomy 101. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Define ventilation and respiration.
2. Discuss the indications for a tracheostomy.
3. Explain common tracheostomy-related complications.

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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