Oral Suctioning Management Training

At Trained2Care, we believe hands-on clinical skills are essential for delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Our Oral Suctioning Management Training course equips healthcare professionals, carers, and support staff with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely manage oral secretions and support individuals with compromised airways.

This essential training is ideal for staff working in community care, residential homes, hospitals, or live-in support roles—especially those supporting clients with neurological conditions, palliative care needs, or post-surgical recovery. By completing this course, you’ll be equipped to reduce the risk of aspiration, respiratory distress, and infection while preserving dignity and comfort.

Course Overview

This course provides both the theoretical background and practical competency needed to carry out oral suctioning procedures safely and effectively. Participants will gain confidence in identifying when suctioning is necessary, preparing the equipment, performing the procedure, and monitoring patients before, during, and after the intervention.

You’ll also learn how to uphold high hygiene standards, respond to complications, and ensure accurate documentation—crucial for care continuity and accountability.

Delivered by experienced healthcare professionals, this training combines clinical guidance with hands-on simulation using suctioning equipment and mannequins, ensuring your team is both compliant and confident in airway management practices.

Who Should Attend?

This training is suitable for:

• Domiciliary carers and live-in support staff
• Residential and nursing home care workers
• Healthcare assistants and nurses
• Support workers in community and palliative care settings
• Anyone responsible for airway clearance or patient hygiene

Topics Covered

• Introduction to Oral Suctioning
  What it is, why it’s done, and clinical objectives
• Indications & Contraindications
  When suctioning is appropriate—and when it’s not
• Adverse Effects
  Risks such as trauma, infection, or aspiration and how to manage them
• Anatomy & Physiology
  Understanding the upper airway and relevant structures
• Procedure Preparation
  Equipment checks, consent, and comfort measures
• Performing Oral Suctioning
  Step-by-step technique and infection control
• Post-Suctioning Monitoring
  Ensuring airway patency, comfort, and stability
• Equipment Cleaning & Disposal
  Preventing cross-contamination
• Documentation & Fault Reporting
  Record-keeping for clinical and legal safety

Practical Benefits

Through simulation-based learning, participants will:

✔️ Perform oral suctioning with proper technique
✔️ Identify patients in need of suctioning
✔️ Respond confidently to complications or emergencies
✔️ Adhere to infection control procedures
✔️ Accurately document care and escalate concerns when necessary

This course helps align all members of the care team around shared protocols, reducing variation in practice and improving patient outcomes.

Why Choose Trained2Care?

✅ Clinical Trainers with Real-World Experience
Courses are delivered by professionals with frontline healthcare backgrounds.

✅ Hands-On Simulation
We use mannequins and realistic equipment for safer learning.

✅ Interactive and Personalised
Small groups (max 10 delegates) and tailored delivery for your care setting.

✅ Affordable and Flexible
Training adapted to your budget and staff availability.

✅ CPD-Aligned Learning
Supports professional development and service quality improvement.

Training Packages Available

We offer flexible packages to meet your staff’s experience levels and availability:

• Half-Day Refresher Course
  Ideal for previously trained staff needing a quick update
• Full-Day Training Session
  Comprehensive theory with supervised practical application
• Full-Day + Competency Assessment
  Includes simulation-based skills assessment for compliance purposes

🔹 Group Discounts Available
Sessions tailored to your policies, environment, and equipment
Maximum 10 participants per session for optimal interaction and supervision

Ready to Train Your Team in Safe Airway Management?

Book your Oral Suctioning Management Training with Trained2Care today and equip your staff with the skills to protect patient airways and reduce respiratory risks.