Certificate in Airway Management

Course Overview

What you will learn

• Assess the airway and recognise factors that may indicate a difficult airway.
• Perform basic airway manoeuvres and correctly use airway adjuncts.
• Use supraglottic airway devices and bag-valve-mask ventilation.
• Apply appropriate suction techniques when required.
• Recognise and respond to airway obstruction and aspiration risks.
• Apply practical IPC strategies to improve safety and infection control within a facility.
• Follow a structured escalation approach when initial airway management is unsuccessful.

Curriculum

Course outline

Module 1 — Airway assessment

A proper assessment is an important first step in airway management. The module covers basic airway anatomy and common indicators of a potentially difficult airway. You can learn how to assess the situation and identify factors that might affect airway management.

Module 2 — Basic airway techniques

The module introduces essential airway maneuvers used in emergency care. You will learn techniques like head tilt or chin lift and jaw thrust Along with appropriate use of oral and nasal airway adjuncts.

Module 3 — Advanced devices

The module focuses on commonly used airway equipment and practical techniques. You can learn everything about bag valve mask ventilation and suction with practical training designed to help you understand the correct application.

Module 4 — Airway emergencies

Airway problems can develop quickly and require an organised response. The module covers an airway obstruction and escalation pathways. You can learn how to recognize worsening airway problems and understand when additional intervention or support might be required.