Course Overview:The "An Understanding of Gastrostomy Tube Care and Safe Use" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required for the proper care and safe use of gastrostomy tubes. Gastrostomy tubes are commonly used to provide enteral nutrition and medication to patients who cannot consume food orally. This course offers in-depth training on the techniques, considerations, and patient care involved in maintaining and using gastrostomy tubes. Course Duration: 1 day (6 hours) Course Content:By the end of this course, participants will be able to:1. Explain the reason for a gastrostomy tube2. List the types of gastrostomy tubes available3. Describe gastrostomy care and safe use (including using the tube to administer flushes, fluid, feed and medication)4. Summarise how to respond to complications in gastrostomy care and enteral feeding5. Discuss safety procedures for managing an gastrostomy tube Learning Objectives:By the end of the course, participants will be able to:1. Understand the basics of gastrostomy tubes.2. Identify the components of gastrostomy tubes.3. Perform safe gastrostomy tube insertion.4. Maintain hygiene and prevent infections.5. Administer nutrition and medication accurately.6. Recognise and manage common complications.7. Handle and store supplies safely.8. Provide emotional support to patients and caregivers.9. Create personalised care plans.10. Stay updated on best practices and guidelines. Assessment and Certification:Participants will undergo a practical skills assessment and a written examination to evaluate their understanding of the course content. Successful completion will lead to a certification of achievement in "An Understanding of Gastrostomy Tube Care and Safe Use."Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.

Course Overview:
The "An Understanding of Gastrostomy Tube Care and Safe Use" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required for the proper care and safe use of gastrostomy tubes. Gastrostomy tubes are commonly used to provide enteral nutrition and medication to patients who cannot consume food orally. This course offers in-depth training on the techniques, considerations, and patient care involved in maintaining and using gastrostomy tubes.


Course Duration: 
1 day (6 hours)


Course Content:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Explain the reason for a gastrostomy tube
2. List the types of gastrostomy tubes available
3. Describe gastrostomy care and safe use (including using the tube to administer flushes, fluid, feed and medication)
4. Summarise how to respond to complications in gastrostomy care and enteral feeding
5. Discuss safety procedures for managing an gastrostomy tube


Learning Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the basics of gastrostomy tubes.
2. Identify the components of gastrostomy tubes.
3. Perform safe gastrostomy tube insertion.
4. Maintain hygiene and prevent infections.
5. Administer nutrition and medication accurately.
6. Recognise and manage common complications.
7. Handle and store supplies safely.
8. Provide emotional support to patients and caregivers.
9. Create personalised care plans.
10. Stay updated on best practices and guidelines.


Assessment and Certification:
Participants will undergo a practical skills assessment and a written examination to evaluate their understanding of the course content. Successful completion will lead to a certification of achievement in "An Understanding of Gastrostomy Tube Care and Safe Use."
Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.

Guardian Angels Training

Gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for safe gastrostomy tube care with our course. Learn techniques, considerations, and patient care.

An Understanding of Gastrostomy Tube Care and Safe Use

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Care/Support planning will cover a range of topics including assessments, record keeping and managing information. The training will give your care and support workers the knowledge and understanding to effectively write a care plan for the people they support and ensure a clear log is kept ready for CQC inspections.Explore the key features of Care Planning including person centred planning and the promotion of personalised services including goal setting.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Course Aims:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What is meant by &lsquo;person-centred planning&rsquo; and &lsquo;support planning&rsquo;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The background to person-centred planning</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The key features and standards of person-centred planning</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Promoting the personalised care planning process</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Why it is important to involve people in the planning process</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Goals setting care planning</li></ul>

Care/Support planning will cover a range of topics including assessments, record keeping and managing information. The training will give your care and support workers the knowledge and understanding to effectively write a care plan for the people they support and ensure a clear log is kept ready for CQC inspections.
Explore the key features of Care Planning including person centred planning and the promotion of personalised services including goal setting. 
 
Course Aims:
What is meant by ‘person-centred planning’ and ‘support planning’
The background to person-centred planning
The key features and standards of person-centred planning
Promoting the personalised care planning process
Why it is important to involve people in the planning process
Goals setting care planning

Prima Cura Training

Care/Support planning will cover a range of topics including assessments, record keeping and managing information. The training will give your care and support workers the knowledge and understanding to effectively write a care plan for the people they support and ensure a clear log is kept ready for CQC inspections.

Explore the key features of Care Planning including person centred planning and the promotion of personalised services including goal setting. 

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