Fundamentals of Tracheostomy Care for Speech & Language Therapists - Friday 10th November 2023

• Date: Friday November 10th 
• Time: 9.00 – 16.30
• Location: St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Lecture Hall in Education & Research Centre
• Cost:  TBC
• Outline / Learning Objectives: 
  • Introduction to tracheostomy 
  • Swallow & Communication in tracheostomy 
  • Role of SLT within the context of tracheostomy MDT (weaning/ decannulation)
  • SLT Competencies 
  • Documentation and Signage 
  • Practical component (tracheostomy types, speaking valves, cuff deflation, ACV) 
  • Case studies and discussions to link evidence-based theory of tracheostomy assessment and management to practice

If you have any queries regarding this event please contact annajoyce@svhg.ie at the Tracheostomy Network.