AIRWAY MANAGEMENT - INITIAL ACUTE SUPPORT

Airway management is fundamental to providing life support. Effective airway management is an essential skill all health clinicians require. This online micro-credential introduces the chief principles of airway maintenance, indications and complications of artificial airways.

This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Career Opportunities

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify the goals of airway management
  2. Identify airway obstruction
  3. List the indications for artificial airway insertion
  4. Identify adequacy of ventilation.

Assessment

Online Quiz

Award

Digital Badge via Credly

Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio.