Oral Suctioning
Competency Based Learning
Overview
Gain Confidence in Managing Airways and Delivering Respiratory Support.
Maintaining a clear airway is critical for clients with compromised respiratory function. When clients are unable to effectively clear secretions through coughing, oropharyngeal suctioning becomes essential. This procedure helps remove secretions from the mouth and pharynx that could otherwise obstruct airflow and lead to respiratory distress.
Our Oral Suctioning Training Course is designed specifically for Support Workers, aged care staff, and allied health assistants, equipping you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to perform suctioning safely, confidently, and within your scope of practice
Topics Covered
Gain a solid foundation in:
- Anatomy of the respiratory system
- Indications for suctioning and recognizing when intervention is necessary
- The difference between oral and nasal suctioning techniques
- Proper positioning of patients and preparation of equipment
- Use of the Yankauer catheter and safe suction application
- Maintaining hygiene and infection control
- Understanding and managing potential complications
- Handling emergency suctioning scenarios
- Disposal of used materials and equipment
- Accurate documentation and reporting
- Your scope of practice as a Support Worker
- Importance of following client care plan and organisational policies and procedures.
- Client assessment and ongoing monitoring
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By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the basic anatomy of the respiratory system.
- Recognise when oral suctioning is required.
- Differentiate between oral and nasal suctioning.
- Prepare equipment and position clients safely.
- Perform oral suctioning using a Yankauer catheter.
- Apply infection control throughout the procedure.
- Monitor clients and respond to complications.
- Follow care plans and workplace policies.
- Accurately document the procedure and outcomes.
- Work within the support worker’s scope of practice.
This Course is 100% Face-to-Face
This Course is $85
You can book in for an upcoming course HERE. Or call us on 0431 641 497 to book over the phone.
Clients with neurological conditions, post-operative needs, or age-related challenges often cannot clear secretions independently. Knowing when and how to perform suctioning can:
* Improve and optimize the client's oxygenation
* Prevent airway obstruction
* Improve quality of care and clients comfort
* Reduce the risk of respiratory infections
This course is ideal for:
- Health Support Workers
- Aged Care and Disability Support Staff
- Allied Health Assistants
- Anyone providing direct respiratory or palliative care
Upcoming Dates
Please call or email us to receive our training schedule.
0431 641 497 | info@icaretraining.com.au