Oral Suction Awareness

This session aims to ensure learners have an understanding as to why a young person may require suctioning, and how to use the equipment.

Suction machines covered in training: DeVilbiss and Laerdal

This session is not child specific.

There is no competency assessment for this training.

For guidance how to book this training session please visit our training information page.

 

Aims of the session

To develop knowledge of why oral suctioning may be required and how to carry out oral suctioning.

 

Objectives of the session

• A basic understanding of the upper airway and lungs
• How to recognise when a young person may need suctioning
• How to carry out suctioning safely

 

Teaching and learning strategy

A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be facilitated during the theory session to include presentations and question and answer sessions.

 

Target audience

Anyone caring for a child or young person in a community setting who has oral suction.

 

Delivery format and duration

• Face to face: 30 minutes
• MST: 30 minutes
• Moodle: available for annual update

 

Update requirement

An annual update is recommended.