Choking Management in Aged Care
Choking is a medical emergency with potentially life-threatening consequences. Because of this, it is essential you are able to identify and respond to a choking incident in your workplace! This Ausmed training module will equip you with useful resources to understand who is at an increased risk of choking, how to recognise the signs of choking, and the theory of performing first aid during a choking incident.
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5 Units • 9 Questions
What you'll learn:
Identify clients who are at increased risk of choking.
Recognise the signs of choking.
Understand the theory behind performing first aid for choking.
Who it's for:
Care workers and registered nurses working with older clients.
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Last updated11 Sep 2024
Published19 Sep 2023
Due for review29 Sep 2026
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