Oral Suctioning

Course Title:  Oral Suctioning

Course length 3 hours 

Maximum number to attend 12 

This Oral Suctioning course is aimed at all staff who are involved in supporting individuals who require oral suctioning.  The course has a theoretical element followed by a demonstration with a suctioning machine which all delegates are expected to participate in.

Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria

Introduction

Understand the following:

What is oral suctioning?

When oral suctioning is indicated

Contraindications to oral suctioning

Adverse effects of suctioning

Anatomy and Physiology

Discuss the upper respiratory system

Infection Control

Demonstrate good infection control techniques.

Suctioning procedure

Equipment required for oral suctioning

Preparation of the equipment

Consent

Preparation of client

Documentation

Practical Session

Practice suctioning on a manikin

At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.