Name: An Understanding of Enteral Tube Care and Feeding
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Course Overview:The "Extended Clinical Skills Training" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to perform a range of extended clinical procedures and interventions. This course is suitable for healthcare workers who wish to deliver clinical skills previously undertaken by medical or nursing professionals  in various healthcare settings. Course Duration:2 days (18 Hours) Course Content:1. Gastrostomy tube care and feeding2. Oral Suctioning3. Oxygen Administration4. Safe Use of the T34 / Bodyguard T Syringe Driver5. Stoma Care6. Urethral Catheterisation &amp; Catheter Care7. Other modules as required (bespoke to local needs) Course Objectives:1. Acquire advanced clinical skills: Develop in-depth knowledge and hands-on proficiency in a variety of extended clinical skills tailored to your speciality or area of practice.2. Enhance patient assessment techniques: Improve your ability to perform detailed and specialised patient assessments, considering a broader range of clinical indicators and variables.3. Develop critical thinking and decision-making: Strengthen your capacity to analyse complex clinical scenarios, prioritize interventions, and make informed decisions.4. Master specialised interventions: Gain expertise in a range of advanced procedures, interventions, and techniques relevant to your speciality, including invasive and non-invasive procedures.5. Address potential complications: Recognise possible complications associated with advanced procedures and interventions, and develop strategies for early detection and effective management.6. Ethical considerations and patient-centered care: Explore ethical issues related to advanced clinical practice, patient autonomy, and delivering care with empathy, respect, and dignity.7. Interdisciplinary collaboration: Understand the importance of teamwork and collaboration when performing extended clinical skills, working seamlessly with other healthcare professionals.8. Continuous professional development: Embrace a lifelong learning mindset, staying updated on advancements in your field and continually refining your clinical skills. Assessment and Certification:Participants will undergo practical skills assessments, written assessments, and potentially scenario-based evaluations to evaluate their understanding and competence in various extended clinical skills. Successful completion will lead to a certification of achievement in "Extended Clinical Skills Development."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 "Extended Clinical Skills Training" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to perform a range of extended clinical procedures and interventions. This course is suitable for healthcare workers who wish to deliver clinical skills previously undertaken by medical or nursing professionals in various healthcare settings.


Course Duration:
2 days (18 Hours)


Course Content:
1. Gastrostomy tube care and feeding
2. Oral Suctioning
3. Oxygen Administration
4. Safe Use of the T34 / Bodyguard T Syringe Driver
5. Stoma Care
6. Urethral Catheterisation & Catheter Care
7. Other modules as required (bespoke to local needs)


Course Objectives:
1. Acquire advanced clinical skills: Develop in-depth knowledge and hands-on proficiency in a variety of extended clinical skills tailored to your speciality or area of practice.
2. Enhance patient assessment techniques: Improve your ability to perform detailed and specialised patient assessments, considering a broader range of clinical indicators and variables.
3. Develop critical thinking and decision-making: Strengthen your capacity to analyse complex clinical scenarios, prioritize interventions, and make informed decisions.
4. Master specialised interventions: Gain expertise in a range of advanced procedures, interventions, and techniques relevant to your speciality, including invasive and non-invasive procedures.
5. Address potential complications: Recognise possible complications associated with advanced procedures and interventions, and develop strategies for early detection and effective management.
6. Ethical considerations and patient-centered care: Explore ethical issues related to advanced clinical practice, patient autonomy, and delivering care with empathy, respect, and dignity.
7. Interdisciplinary collaboration: Understand the importance of teamwork and collaboration when performing extended clinical skills, working seamlessly with other healthcare professionals.
8. Continuous professional development: Embrace a lifelong learning mindset, staying updated on advancements in your field and continually refining your clinical skills.


Assessment and Certification:
Participants will undergo practical skills assessments, written assessments, and potentially scenario-based evaluations to evaluate their understanding and competence in various extended clinical skills. Successful completion will lead to a certification of achievement in "Extended Clinical Skills Development."
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.

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Enhance your clinical expertise with our "Extended Clinical Skills Training" course. Designed for healthcare professionals, this course provides practical skills and knowledge for extended clinical procedures and interventions.

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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.

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

Course Overview:The "Understanding Enteral Tube Care and Feeding" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills related to the care and feeding of patients with enteral feeding tubes. This course covers the various types of enteral tubes, proper insertion techniques, maintenance of tube sites, methods of administering enteral feedings, and addressing complications. Participants will gain a deep understanding of enteral nutrition management to ensure safe and effective patient care. Course Duration:1 day (6 hours) Course Content:By the end of this course, participants should be able to:1. Explain the reason for an enteral feeding tube2. List the types of enteral feeding tubes available3. Describe enteral tube care and enteral tube feeding4. Summarise how to respond to complications in enteral tube care and enteral feeding5. Discuss safety procedures for managing an enteral tube Course Objectives:1. Comprehend Enteral Nutrition Basics: Understand the principles of enteral nutrition, its benefits, and its importance in patient care.2. Identify Types of Enteral Tubes: Differentiate between various types of enteral tubes, including nasogastric tubes, gastrostomy tubes, and jejunostomy tubes.3. Perform Proper Enteral Tube Insertion: Learn about the correct techniques for inserting and positioning different types of enteral tubes.4. Administer Enteral Feedings: Gain knowledge of various enteral feeding methods, including bolus, continuous, and intermittent feedings.5. Practice Enteral Tube Care: Develop skills in maintaining hygiene, preventing infections, and addressing complications related to enteral tubes.6. Ensure Patient Safety: Understand patient safety considerations during enteral tube care and feeding, including infection control and monitoring.7. Manage Complications: Learn to recognise and manage potential complications such as dislodgement, clogging, aspiration, and reflux.8. Educate Patients and Caregivers: Develop effective communication skills to educate patients, families, and caregivers about enteral tube care and feeding procedures. Course Assessment:Participant competence will be evaluated through:<ul><li>Quizzes and assignments measuring theoretical understanding.</li><li>Practical assessments of enteral tube insertion, feeding administration, and site care.</li><li>Participation in case discussions and scenario-based exercises.</li><li>A final assessment covering all aspects of enteral tube care and feeding.</li></ul> 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 "Understanding Enteral Tube Care and Feeding" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills related to the care and feeding of patients with enteral feeding tubes. This course covers the various types of enteral tubes, proper insertion techniques, maintenance of tube sites, methods of administering enteral feedings, and addressing complications. Participants will gain a deep understanding of enteral nutrition management to ensure safe and effective patient care.


Course Duration:
1 day (6 hours)


Course Content:
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
1. Explain the reason for an enteral feeding tube
2. List the types of enteral feeding tubes available
3. Describe enteral tube care and enteral tube feeding
4. Summarise how to respond to complications in enteral tube care and enteral feeding
5. Discuss safety procedures for managing an enteral tube


Course Objectives:
1. Comprehend Enteral Nutrition Basics: Understand the principles of enteral nutrition, its benefits, and its importance in patient care.
2. Identify Types of Enteral Tubes: Differentiate between various types of enteral tubes, including nasogastric tubes, gastrostomy tubes, and jejunostomy tubes.
3. Perform Proper Enteral Tube Insertion: Learn about the correct techniques for inserting and positioning different types of enteral tubes.
4. Administer Enteral Feedings: Gain knowledge of various enteral feeding methods, including bolus, continuous, and intermittent feedings.
5. Practice Enteral Tube Care: Develop skills in maintaining hygiene, preventing infections, and addressing complications related to enteral tubes.
6. Ensure Patient Safety: Understand patient safety considerations during enteral tube care and feeding, including infection control and monitoring.
7. Manage Complications: Learn to recognise and manage potential complications such as dislodgement, clogging, aspiration, and reflux.
8. Educate Patients and Caregivers: Develop effective communication skills to educate patients, families, and caregivers about enteral tube care and feeding procedures.


Course Assessment:
Participant competence will be evaluated through:
Quizzes and assignments measuring theoretical understanding.
Practical assessments of enteral tube insertion, feeding administration, and site care.
Participation in case discussions and scenario-based exercises.
A final assessment covering all aspects of enteral tube care and feeding.


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.

Gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in enteral tube care and feeding with our course. Learn about insertion techniques, maintenance, feeding methods, and addressing complications to ensure safe and effective patient care.

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