Table 1. Tasks and Timelines.
| TASK (2 Caregivers required to complete all components) | Recommended Timeline | |
|---|---|---|
| View tracheostomy videos | Week 1-2 | |
| Respiratory anatomy | Week 1-2 | |
| Assessment of respiratory status | Week 1-2 | |
| Suctioning the child with a tracheostomy tube | Week 2 | |
| Manual ventilation (self-inflating bag) | Week 2 | |
| Care of a tracheostomy site and stoma | Week 2 | |
| Changing the tracheostomy tube (each caregiver must insert 3) | week 1-6 | |
| 3 sessions of CPR and trach emergency scenarios | Week 3-6 | |
| Emergency portability bag | Week 3 | |
| Nebulizer | Week 4 | |
| Pulse oximetry | Week 4 | |
| Nebulizer | Week 4 | |
| Trach collar/HME/PMV (if applicable) | Week 4 | |
| Ventilator | Week 5 | |
| Portability | Week 5 | |
| Simulation lab scenarios | Week 6 | |
| Supervised family care (24-hours) | Week 6 |