CE: Pediatric Tracheostomy Care Module 1: Inpatient

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Are you ready for the challenges that pediatric tracheostomies bring? From placement to tie changes to emergencies, care for these patients is complex. Walk through an in-depth primer of inpatient trach scenarios with an expert in this specialized area. You follow a case study and receive 60+ slides of information, video links, and free access to a respected textbook chapter from the American Academy of Pediatrics, all included with your module purchase. A follow-up module on discharge readiness and home care education will be available separately in fall 2021.

Module Objectives:
  1. list indications for pediatric tracheostomy placement
  2. identify roles of interdisciplinary team members in the management of pediatric tracheostomies
  3. describe clinical considerations when caring for a child with a tracheostomy in the hospital setting
  4. outline appropriate steps in the assessment and care of pediatric tracheostomies to include:
    1. suctioning
    2. stoma care
    3. humidification
    4. tracheostomy tube and tie changes
  5. identify common tracheostomy complications and techniques for prevention
  6. recognize early warning signs of a tracheostomy emergency
  7. outline steps in managing tracheostomy emergencies
For RNs, APRNs, or those looking for relevant, up-to-date CE learning activities.
  • $30 nonrefundable fee for this CE activity
  • 2.5 contact hours accredited by NAPNAP which 0 contain Pharmacology (Rx) content (including 0 of psychopharmacology) (including 0 of controlled substances)
  • 13 questions
  • Completion is due 150 days from order date. During this period you have unlimited access to log in and out of the module to complete it in more than one sitting.
  • Reference Information:To answer the learning assessment questions, references for this module include one (1) online PDF textbook chapter and media content presented in an unnarrated format (viewable online only). Read the full disclaimer.


Order #: ALT_CE_TRACH1

Your Price: $30.00

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