Introduction to Alternate Airways

This course is designed to equip nurses with the essential clinical knowledge and skills required to safely and effectively care for patients who have undergone a total laryngectomy and tracheotomy. Throughout this course, you will learn best-practice approaches to airway management, humidification, suctioning, stoma and wound care, communication support, and emergency management. Emphasis is placed on understanding the anatomical and physiological changes after laryngectomy and tracheostomy, recognising early signs of complications, and ensuring continuity of care across acute, rehabilitation, and community settings.

Introduction to alternate airways

This course is designed to equip nurses with the essential clinical knowledge and skills required to safely and effectively care for patients who have undergone a total laryngectomy and tracheostomy.

Throughout this course, you will learn best-practice approaches to airway management, humidification, suctioning, stoma and wound care, communication support, and emergency management. Emphasis is placed on understanding the anatomical and physiological changes after laryngectomy and tracheotomy, recognising early signs of complications, and ensuring continuity of care across acute, rehabilitation, and community settings.

Your price: 90.00

Quantity:

Members: $44.00

Non-Members: $90.00

Content Type: Elearning module

CPD Hours: 8.00

Created: Monday, 10 November 2025

Area/s of Study

Acute care
Aged care
Clinical skills
Community and primary health
Critical care

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