Tracheostomy Management Training (CPD Certified)

Tracheostomy Management Training 

By Trained2Care

At Trained2Care, tracheostomy care is one of our key training areas. This course helps carers, nurses, and healthcare workers feel confident and skilled when supporting people who have a tracheostomy. Good tracheostomy care can prevent infections and even save lives.

Our training is CPD-certified and based on real evidence and best practices. It’s designed to improve safety for patients and help you provide better care.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

• Nurses and healthcare assistants
• Carers working in home or residential care
• Support workers in hospitals or community services
• Anyone in the UK responsible for caring for people with a tracheostomy

What You’ll Learn

You’ll gain key skills and knowledge in areas like:

• Looking after and changing tracheostomy tubes
• What to do in emergencies like blockages or dislodged tubes
• How to safely suction mucus and manage secretions
• Using humidifiers and dealing with blocked tubes
• Keeping the area around the stoma clean and healthy
• Setting up equipment and fixing common issues
• Stopping infections through good hygiene and care

Learning Goals

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Identify different kinds of tracheostomy tubes
• Carry out suctioning safely and properly
• Manage secretions without causing harm or discomfort
• Respond quickly and correctly during emergencies
• Deliver respectful, person-centred care every day

Course Format & Assessment

This training is flexible and can be delivered:

• In person through hands-on workshops
• Online through interactive modules

It includes practical demonstrations, real-life scenarios, and a Q&A session. You’ll complete a short quiz or skills test, and get your CPD certificate when finished.

Why Choose Trained2Care?

Our course:

• Meets UK care and safety standards
• Is taught by skilled healthcare trainers
• Boosts your confidence and readiness
• Improves care outcomes for tracheostomy patients

What’s Covered in the Training

Trained2Care’s Tracheostomy Management Training includes all the essentials you need to know, following UK guidelines and CQC standards. Here’s a breakdown of the main topics:

• How the Airway Works
  Learn how breathing normally works and how a tracheostomy changes it.
• Infection Control
  Discover the right way to keep everything clean and reduce infection risk, including PPE use, hand washing, and cleaning the stoma site.
• Different Types of Tracheostomy Tubes
  Understand the uses and care for cuffed, uncuffed, fenestrated, and other tube types.
• Why Tracheostomies Are Done
  Learn the medical reasons for needing a tracheostomy — like blocked airways or long-term ventilation.
• Possible Problems and How to Handle Them
  Know how to spot and respond to bleeding, blockages, infection, or the tube moving out of place.
• Stoma Site Care
  Learn how to change dressings and keep the skin around the tube healthy.
• Inner Cannula Management
  Practice how to remove, clean, and replace inner cannulas safely.
• Suctioning Techniques
  Learn both open and closed suctioning methods to manage mucus safely and comfortably.
• Supporting Communication
  Understand how to help patients communicate when they can’t speak clearly due to the tracheostomy.
• Proper Documentation
  Learn how to record your care clearly and share updates with the healthcare team.
• Full Tube Change
  Step-by-step guidance on changing the tracheostomy tube, including what to prepare, how to position the patient, and what to do after.
• Emergency Response
  Learn how to act fast in life-threatening situations like a blocked or dislodged tube, using current UK resuscitation guidelines.
• Practical Training Session
  Get hands-on experience using mannequins, suction machines, and real care scenarios to build confidence before caring for actual patients.