Tracheostomy Support for NDIS Support Workers

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Updated 11 Jan 2026 Certificate9 Ratings

High intensity daily personal activities are specialised supports under the NDIS Practice Standards that involve high-risk tasks requiring advanced skills, knowledge and training. This Ausmed Training Module outlines the essential knowledge NDIS support workers need to safely support participants with a tracheostomy, including routine care, equipment awareness, and recognising and responding to emergencies, in line with the participant’s Health Management Plan and workplace requirements.

Content

7 Units • 10 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Unit 1: Introduction
3m
Unit 2a: Understanding Tracheostomy
1 Question
6m
Unit 2b: Safe Environment for Tracheostomy Care
1m
Unit 3a: Tracheostomy Equipment and Routine Care
3 Questions
15m
Unit 3b: Tracheostomy Stoma Site Complications
1 Question
3m
Unit 4: Responding to Emergencies and Escalation Procedures
3 Questions
6m
Unit 5: Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Understand the importance of tracheostomy care.

2

Identify key knowledge required to support NDIS participants receiving tracheostomy care as a High Intensity Daily Personal Activity.

3

Know how to safely support NDIS participants during emergencies and respond to airway or equipment issues.

Who it's for:

NDIS support workers who:

  • Are employed by an NDIS provider that is accredited to deliver this specific High Intensity Daily Personal Activity under the NDIS Practice Standards, and
  • Have received appropriate training and have been assessed as competent by their organisation to provide this type of support.

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Last updated11 Jan 2026

Published11 Jan 2026

Due for review30 Jan 2028
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