New Tracheostomy Support for NDIS Support Workers
High intensity daily personal activities are specialised supports under the NDIS Practice Standards that involve high-risk tasks requiring advanced skills, knowledge and training. This Ausmed Training Module outlines the essential knowledge NDIS support workers need to safely support participants with a tracheostomy, including routine care, equipment awareness, and recognising and responding to emergencies, in line with the participant’s Health Management Plan and workplace requirements.
Note: This module is not a substitute for formal training or a competency assessment, which should be delivered by an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
To provide this high intensity support, you must be employed by an NDIS provider that is accredited to deliver this specific High Intensity Daily Personal Activity under the NDIS Practice Standards.
Content
What you'll learn:
Understand the importance of tracheostomy care.
Identify key knowledge required to support NDIS participants receiving tracheostomy care as a High Intensity Daily Personal Activity.
Know how to safely support NDIS participants during emergencies and respond to airway or equipment issues.
Who it's for:
NDIS support workers who:
- Are employed by an NDIS provider that is accredited to deliver this specific High Intensity Daily Personal Activity under the NDIS Practice Standards, and
- Have received appropriate training and have been assessed as competent by their organisation to provide this type of support.
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