Assisted Cough

This Assisted Cough training course provides essential knowledge and practical skills to support individuals who are unable to cough effectively. It is designed for health and social care staff, support workers, nurses, and carers working with individuals who have spinal cord injuries, neuromuscular conditions, or respiratory illness.

  • Suitable for: Health and social care staff, support workers, nurses, and carers

  • Delivery method: Face-to-face / Virtual training

  • Course length: ½ day

  • Max attendees: 15 delegates

Who is this training for?

This CPD training course is designed for organisations wishing to train 8 or more staff members and can be delivered either face-to-face, or as an online webinar. For further information, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or make an online enquiry.

Course information

Effective airway management is vital in care environments. Individuals with weak or ineffective coughs are at increased risk of mucus retention, infection, and complications such as pneumonia. Proper training helps staff recognise indications and contraindications, follow safe procedures, and protect patient wellbeing.

This clinical training course explores respiratory anatomy and physiology, the purpose of coughing, and safe techniques to assist airway clearance. It also covers oropharyngeal suctioning, ensuring learners understand correct procedures, risks, and aftercare. It also covers such topics as:

  • What is assisted cough?
  • Familiarisation of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
  • Indications and contraindications for assisted coughing
  • The procedure and associated risks of assisted cough
  • The procedure for oropharyngeal suction

Delivery methods

Acute Training Solutions strive to deliver an engaging and informative learning experience in a safe and inclusive environment. All of our training courses are delivered by experienced healthcare professionals across the UK. This healthcare training course is available via the following delivery methods…

This course can be delivered to a maximum of 15 delegates and can be tailored to meet your organisation’s specific needs.

This course can be delivered via Zoom or MS Teams to a maximum of 20 delegates. Virtual sessions are most commonly used as refresher training sessions. Please note that there is no hands-on practical element in this training; practical elements are displayed using video examples.

Make an enquiry

Acute Training Solutions can provide tailored healthcare training to your organisation or team. To find out more about this course, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or complete the short online form below. A member of our team will be in touch right away.