Ventilation Management (Online Course)

Description

This program is the online theory content for our ventilation program. If you would like to complete the full workshop, please contact us on 1300 010 196.

This program will allow support staff to support clients who have ventilation support requirements. Staff will learn how to provide appropriate support according to organisation policies & procedures according to the ventilation care plan.

Participants may require support to use ventilation and accessory equipment such as; Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP), and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines, humidifiers, airway clearance devices, suctioning, manual ventilation devices, and oxygen.

Learning Outcomes:

• Principles of infection control and personal hygiene, for example, hand
washing, disinfecting, and use of appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) such as gloves.
• Scope of support worker responsibilities, including supervision and
delegation arrangements and activities requiring more than one worker.
• Roles and responsibilities of others involved in supporting the
ventilation needs of the participant this may include, carers, health
practitioners, equipment suppliers and other support workers.
• Understand the participant’s wishes for emergency supports where they
have been documented in an advanced care directive.
• Features of a safe environment for working and delivering ventilation
support.
• Types of ventilators, the main components including batteries, and their
function.
• Basic anatomy of the respiratory system.
• Musculoskeletal problems associated with respiration and common
conditions that can result in respiratory failure, including condition/s
specific for the participant.
• Principles for infection control and hygiene. For example, hand washing,
use of gloves and disinfecting the environment. Including those relevant
for the ventilator equipment such as the mask.
• Signs and symptoms of respiratory distress for example, drowsiness,
reduced alertness, breathing rate, nose flaring, colour changes,
wheezing, bracing upper body and large chest movements when
breathing.
• Indicators of deteriorating skin condition and techniques to ensure
breathing masks are fitted and positioned correctly to minimise
discomfort and reduce the risk of pressure sores.
• Signs of a healthy stoma and how these can change over time.
• Indicators and action required to respond to common health problems
at the stoma site, such as wetness or signs of infection or inflammation.
• Common indicators to initiate emergency procedures including the use
of back up and manual ventilators. For example, loss of electricity or
battery failure in the ventilator machine.
• Causes of common alarms and action required to resolve them. For
example, a high airway pressure alarm.
• When and how to involve or get advice from the appropriate health
practitioner.
• Reporting responsibilities, including handover, recording observations
and incident reporting. Handover may include observations on
participant positioning, length of time on the ventilator, the participant’s
preferred communication methods