• The course can be accessed at: https://ce.icep.wisc.edu/ehomecare-2023-2026.
• You must register for a free account in order to access the course.
• You will need to enter the access code trachventcare in order to enroll in the course.
• You may start the online modules at any time.
• It will take approximately 4 to 5 hours to complete the online course.
• The course can be accessed on any computer (preferred), tablet, or mobile device with internet access and the following required hardware/software:
  • Free, current version of Chrome (preferred), Firefox, Safari, or Edge. Some older browsers and Microsoft Internet Explorer could produce error messages or not display the content correctly.
  • Free, current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or other .pdf reader.
  • If you have any technical issues accessing the course, please contact help@icep.wisc.edu
• You do not need to complete the course in one sitting. Your progress will be automatically saved.
• You must complete all modules and their components in linear order.
• You must achieve 100% on all quizzes and assessments in order to successfully complete the course. You will have unlimited attempts to answer the questions.
• Upon successful completion of all course components, you will earn 4.75 continuing education credits
• Upon completion of the course, you will be able to access it as a reference at any time.
• Email a copy of the eHomecare Certificate of Completion to maxishare@childrenswi.org at least 1 week prior to attending the in-person skills class.
• New normal video: reviews care of a child with a trach, as well as an overview of equipment.

• You must complete the online portion and submit your certificate of completion to maxishare@childrenswi.org or you will not be able to attend part 2.
• Refer to your confirmation email for date and time of class.
• View map for more information.

The recertification class has a verbal and a written exam and skills labs based on content from the Care of the Child on a Ventilator Certification Course. To receive your recertification, you need to successfully show and speak about the following:

1. Suctioning (including complications) and changing the tracheostomy tube.
2. Assessment and intervention for partially and totally occluded tracheostomy tube
3. Use and Troubleshooting home ventilator (LTV/Trilogy/Astral), humidity system, and oxygen including:
   • Alarms
   • Circuitry
   • Buttonology

This content is not taught at class. If you need to review the procedures or use of equipment/ventilator, please refer to your "Care of a child on a ventilator" & certification course manual.

As class pre-work, View below the "The New Normal" video that reviews care of a child with a trach, as well as an overview of equipment.

• If you are interested in reviewing the training modules which are new as of 2019, you may access them online. It will take approximately 4 to 5 hours to complete the online course.
• You may start the online modules at any time.
• The course can be accessed at: https://ce.icep.wisc.edu/node/12343/ehomecare
• You must register for a free account in order to access the course.
• You will need to enter the access code trachventcare in order to enroll in the course.
• The course can be accessed on any computer (preferred), tablet, or mobile device with internet access and the following required hardware/software:
  • Free, current version of Chrome (preferred), Firefox, Safari, or Edge. Some older browsers and Microsoft Internet Explorer could produce error messages or not display the content correctly.
  • Free, current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or other .pdf reader.
  • If you have any technical issues accessing the course, please contact help@icep.wisc.edu
• You do not need to complete the course in one sitting. Your progress will be automatically saved.

What To Expect at Class:

Most of the classroom time will be situation discussions and hands on simulation demonstration involving care of the child with a trach and ventilator. Be prepared to demonstrate skills for trach changes, suctioning, and care of the child on a home ventilator. We will incorporate review of the home ventilators that are currently used in Wisconsin and use simulation ventilators for hands-on competency check-off.

• Refer to your confirmation email for date and time of class.
• Cancellations, re-schedules and refunds for either class