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Classes for pediatric ventilator and trach certification

If you are registered for a Trach-Vent Certification class or Re-Certification class, you will find all the information you need on this page. If you would like to register for one of these classes, visit Maxishare.

General class information

The following information pertains to both classes. Covid precautions required.

Class location 

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  • Corporate Center: 999 N. 92nd Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
  • Follow signs to the classroom on the 4th floor.
  • Morning Certification and Re-Certification class participants must be at the classroom by 7:55 AM.
  • Schedule may vary in November and December. If you are registered for one of these classes, watch for a reminder email.

Certification information

  • Requirements
  • Basic class information, link, and password info for online modules
  • New normal video

Certification class information

Part 1 of the Trach/Vent Certification requirement

  • 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/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.
  • 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. View video located at the top of this page.

Part 2: In-class skills

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.


Re-certification class information

Class details

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. Total class time of the course will not change.

Cancellations, re-schedules, and refunds for either class


COVID precautions

Wear a mask to class if you have any respiratory or allergy-like symptoms.  If you are having any COVID symptoms, you may not attend class. Please call (414) 266-3428 and leave a message. Someone will return your call.

  • We will provide some small, individually-wrapped snacks and coffee. The Seven Sisters café is also open for coffee and other snack purchases.