BASIC AIRWAY MANAGEMENT COURSE

Online Module – Course Plan & Learning Structure

Course Duration: 2–3 Hours
Delivery Mode: Online Self-learning Module
Learning Methods: Video Lectures + Recorded Demonstrations + Clinical Videos + Visual Infographics + MCQ Assessment
Target Learners: Medical Students, Nurses, Interns
Competency Level: Knowledge and procedural step recognition

Course Orientation (5 min)

Welcome to the Course

• Introduction to Basic Airway Management

• Course objectives

• Navigation of online module

• Learning outcomes and certification requirements

MODULE 1 – Introduction to Airway Management

Topics Covered

• Importance of airway management

• Airway as first priority (ABC approach)

• Consequences of airway obstruction

• Scope of basic airway management

MODULE 2 – Airway Anatomy and Recognition of Airway Obstruction

Topics Covered

• Upper airway anatomy

• Causes of airway obstruction

• Recognition of airway compromise

• Abnormal airway sounds:

  • Snoring

  • Gurgling

  • Stridor

MODULE 3 – Airway Assessment

Topics Covered

Structured airway assessment:

• LOOK

• LISTEN

• FEEL

Recognition of:

• Altered consciousness

• Secretions

• Trauma

• Airway risk factors

MODULE 4 – Airway Opening Manoeuvres

Topics Covered

Head Tilt – Chin Lift

• Indications

• Steps

• Precautions

Jaw Thrust Manoeuvre

• Indications

• Technique

• Common errors

MODULE 5 – Airway Management During Suspected Neck Injury

Topics Covered

• Recognition of cervical injury risk

• Manual Inline Stabilization (MILS)

• Airway precautions in trauma

• Jaw thrust in trauma patient

MODULE 6 – Basic Airway Adjuncts Overview

Topics Covered

• Purpose of airway adjuncts

• Types included in course:

  • Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA)

  • Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA)

MODULE 7 – Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA)

Topics Covered

• Indications

• Contraindications

• Device sizing

• Stepwise insertion

• Complications

MODULE 8 – Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA)

Topics Covered

• Indications

• Contraindications

• Device sizing

• Insertion technique

• Complications

MODULE 9 – Integrated Basic Airway Approach

Topics Covered

Airway management sequence:

Assessment → Airway opening → Trauma precautions → Airway adjunct selection → Reassessment

Clinical cases:

• Medical patient

• Trauma patient

MODULE 10 – Course Assessment & Completion

Assessment Components

• Pre-course knowledge check (optional)

• Final MCQ assessment (20 questions)

• Passing score: 70%