Tracheostomy Fundamentals
Learn about anatomy, supplies, and providing the best routine care for optimal patient outcomes.
Class Breakdown
Tracheostomy Fundamentals is a comprehensive, hands-on course designed to build confidence and competence in routine tracheostomy care for medically complex individuals across the lifespan. This class blends essential clinical knowledge with immersive simulation to support safe, effective, and consistent caregiving practices. Participants will review airway and respiratory anatomy, relevant pathophysiology, and common conditions that require a tracheostomy. The course covers tracheostomy tube types, indications, and key considerations for airway health, patency, and humidification. Emphasis is placed on recognizing normal versus concerning findings and understanding how to respond appropriately. Through guided instruction and simulation-based practice, participants will develop skills in safe suctioning, routine tracheostomy and stoma care, tube positioning and securement, and tube changes within defined safety parameters. Common tracheostomy-related complications are reviewed, along with early warning signs and escalation considerations. This course also addresses developmental and family-centered care, including differences across pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations, as well as environmental safety and infection prevention in the care setting. The class culminates in a full simulation immersion, allowing participants to practice and demonstrate routine tracheostomy care skills in realistic scenarios. This supportive, skills-focused environment is designed to reinforce learning, build confidence, and promote safe caregiving routines. This course is ideal for caregivers, family members, and professionals seeking foundational tracheostomy knowledge and hands-on practice in a simulation lab setting.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
PARTICIPATION & ATTENDANCE: Please bring your own food and please do not attend a course if you have a fever and/or you are ill. Students are encouraged to use masks during course attendance. Mask use may be required based on Department of Health guidelines. Students will adhere to appropriate conduct that supports an effective and safe learning environment for all students and instructors present in the course. Any disruption in a positive learning environment could jeopardize course attendance without reimbursement. CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations are accepted up to 3 business days prior to the start of the course with a 100% reimbursement, up to 48 hours for 50% reimbursement, and no reimbursement for cancellations or no shows of less than or equal to 48 hours. If a student or employer can find a replacement for the paid course(s), this is acceptable without incurring extra fees, although the replacement student should be sure to meet the prerequisite requirements for each purchased course. AGREEMENT: By buying any of our courses, you agree to the participation and attendance policies. You also agree and understand the employer must determine final competency prior to deploying a caregiver to care for a patient independently. Courses completed at BreatheWell Inspiration do not convey certification or declaration of the student’s readiness to work independently with a client or family member.