Oral Suctioning training

Course Overview

This course provides a vital, practical foundation for support workers assisting participants with compromised airway clearance. It focuses on the customization of suctioning techniques to ensure safety, minimize participant distress, and maintain a clear airway.

The training is designed to meet the NDIS high-intensity support standards, ensuring workers can confidently identify when suctioning is required and execute the procedure with clinical precision and person-centered care.

What You’ll Learn

• Identify the key structures of the upper respiratory system and how they function.

• Clarify the professional boundaries and legal responsibilities of the support worker role.

• Master the core principles of suctioning, including pressure settings and duration.

• Prepare, test, and maintain suctioning equipment, ensuring it is always ready for use.

• Execute oral suctioning safely, following a step-by-step clinical protocol.

• Implement essential post-procedure care and recognize early warning signs of an emergency.

• Maintain rigorous documentation and reporting standards for NDIS compliance.

Course Modules

• Understanding the Basics of Anatomy and Airway Functions

• Identify the Roles and Responsibilities of Workers

• Understand the Principles and Techniques of Suctioning

• Prepare and Use Equipment for Suctioning

• Execute Oral Suctioning

• Understand Post-Procedure Care and Emergency Protocols

Designed For

• Disability support workers managing high-intensity daily activities.

• NDIS providers supporting participants with neurological or respiratory conditions.

• Team leaders and supervisors responsible for clinical competency sign-offs.

• Community health workers and residential care assistants.

• Family members and primary carers supporting participants with complex airway needs.