SOHN School

Tracheostomy/Laryngectomy Modules

1 CE hour per module

The SOHN School Tracheostomy/Laryngectomy Modules are designed to assist in the education of professional health providers in the numerous aspects of tracheostomy and laryngectomy, including:

  1. indications, benefits, and complications of tracheostomy and laryngectomy
  2. patient care before, during and after the procedures
  3. management of tracheostomy and laryngectomy complications and emergencies
  4. types of tracheostomy and laryngectomy tubes and associated devices,
  5. patient and family education
  6. review of the unique implications of pediatric tracheostomy

SOHN is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Criteria for the awarding of contact hours is based on 60 minutes per contact hour. Contact hours are awarded based on review of a video presentation, completion of pre and post-tests and an evaluation form at the end of each module. The formal certificate will be e-mailed to you by SOHN’s National Headquarters upon completion of the required items and a post-test score of 80 percent or greater.

Pricing:

  • All Tracheostomy Modules Bundle
    • SOHN Members: $75
    • Non-Members: $125
  • Each Individual Tracheostomy Module
    • SOHN Members: $15
    • Non-Members: $25

Purchase the SOHN School Tracheostomy Modules

Module Topics & Descriptions

  • Module 1 – Indications for a Surgical Airway - Tracheostomy or Laryngectomy and Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy Tubes
    Indications for a Surgical Airway Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy and Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy Tubes will identify the reasons for surgical airway interventions, anatomy, physiology, mucociliary transport of the airway and the anticipated outcomes that a surgical airway revision will incur. The differences between tracheostomy and laryngectomy will be illustrated.
    The second portion of this module will provide a review of the types of tracheostomy tubes most frequently used in the United States. The laryngectomy tubes and devices normally used in the U.S. will also be highlighted.

  • Module 2 – Speech and Swallowing with a Tracheostomy/Laryngectomy
    This module will introduce information highlighting communication challenges faced by individuals with a tracheostomy or laryngectomy and provide alternate methods of communication for tracheostomy and laryngectomy patients, including prosthetics and assistive communication devices. The impact of surgical airways on the body’s ability to humidify inspired air will be reviewed, along with strategies to optimize airway humidification. This course will review normal swallowing mechanics and explore the impact of  tracheostomy on  swallowing function and discuss potential strategies for managing this challenge.

  • Module 3 – Tracheostomy Complications
    The Tracheostomy Complications module covers the possible complications that may occur, a delineation of the complications as immediate, intermediate or late, how to anticipate possible complications, and ways to avert or manage those complications.

  • Module 4 – Tracheostomy/Laryngectomy Patient & Family Education
    This module will explore the challenges that patients with tracheostomy or laryngectomy face. Strategies, through patient and family education and promotion of self-tracheostomy or laryngectomy care competencies will be offered to overcome the obstacles and challenges commonly experienced by patients and their families.

  • Module 5 – Pediatric Tracheostomy
    This module will explain the difference between a structural airway condition and a supportive mechanical airway in a pediatric patient. Potential complications and interventions specific to pediatric patients with a tracheostomy will be reviewed.  Disposition planning and education for care management are also addressed.

  • Module 6 – Coming Soon!
    Module 6 is included in the Tracheostomy Bundle purchase

Chronic Cough

1 CE Hour

Chronic cough—defined as a cough lasting longer than eight weeks—affects 10–12% of the population, with a higher prevalence in females and peak onset in the sixth decade of life. This course is designed to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and clinical reasoning skills needed to effectively evaluate and manage patients presenting with chronic cough.

Participants will learn to distinguish between the three most common causes of chronic cough: Upper Airway Cough Syndrome (UACS), Asthma, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). The course will cover diagnostic criteria, evidence-based treatment strategies, and patient-centered management plans tailored to each etiology. Through interactive case studies, learners will apply medical knowledge to real-world scenarios and enhance their clinical decision-making skills.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Accurately identify the underlying cause of chronic cough.
  • Select appropriate, evidence-based treatment strategies for each condition.
  • Integrate clinical knowledge into the management of chronic cough using case-based learning.
This course is ideal for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, primary care providers, and specialists in otolaryngology, pulmonology, and gastroenterology.

Pricing: SOHN Members: $15, Non-Members: $25

Purchase the Chronic Cough Course