Name: Extended Clinical Skills for Support Workers
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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.

Guardian Angels Training

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.

An Understanding of Enteral Tube Care and Feeding

General Admission

Course Overview:The "An Understanding of Fine-Bore Nasogastric Tube Care and Feeding" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required for the proper care and enteral feeding management of patients with fine-bore nasogastric tubes. Fine-bore nasogastric tubes are commonly used for enteral nutrition, medication administration, and gastric decompression. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the techniques, considerations, and patient care involved in maintaining and feeding patients with fine-bore nasogastric tubes. Course Duration: (2 hours) Course Content:By the end of this course, participants will be able to:1. Define the uses of fine bore nasogastric tubes (NGT)2. Outline the anatomy and physiology of GI Tract3. Explain the benefits and risks of NGT feeding4. Summarise legal and professional issues, including consent, competency, record keeping5. Discuss national standards and guidelines including NPSA Alerts6. Outline infection prevention and control strategies7. Describe the confirmation testing8. Explain the principles of flushing, enteral feeding and medication administrationDoes NOT include NGT insertion.This certificate does not constitute a trainer / instructor / train the trainer course/qualification in the subject overleaf. Course Objectives:1. Recognise the importance of fine-bore nasogastric tube care and feeding: Understand the significance of proper care, maintenance, and safe feeding techniques for patients with fine-bore nasogastric tubes to prevent complications and promote patient wellbeing.2. Learn about fine-bore nasogastric tube types: Familiarize yourself with different types of fine-bore nasogastric tubes, their indications for use, and patient-specific considerations.3. Acquire skills in proper tube care: Develop hands-on skills in maintaining and caring for fine-bore nasogastric tubes, including site assessment, cleaning, dressing changes, securing methods, and addressing potential complications.4. Understand enteral feeding administration: Learn best practices for setting up and administering enteral feeds through fine-bore nasogastric tubes, calculating feeding rates, monitoring, and addressing potential feeding-related complications.5. Address potential complications and troubleshooting: Recognize possible complications such as tube dislodgment, clogging, infection, and patient discomfort, and learn strategies to prevent and manage these issues.6. Develop communication skills: Learn effective communication techniques to educate patients, caregivers, and family members about fine-bore nasogastric tube care, feeding procedures, and potential complications.7. Practice infection control measures: Understand the importance of adhering to infection prevention protocols during tube care and feeding to prevent the spread of pathogens.8. Ethical considerations and patient-centered care: Explore ethical issues related to patient autonomy, informed consent, and providing care with dignity, respect, and empathy. 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 Fine-Bore Nasogastric 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.

Course Overview:
The "An Understanding of Fine-Bore Nasogastric Tube Care and Feeding" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required for the proper care and enteral feeding management of patients with fine-bore nasogastric tubes. Fine-bore nasogastric tubes are commonly used for enteral nutrition, medication administration, and gastric decompression. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the techniques, considerations, and patient care involved in maintaining and feeding patients with fine-bore nasogastric tubes.


Course Duration: 
(2 hours)


Course Content:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Define the uses of fine bore nasogastric tubes (NGT)
2. Outline the anatomy and physiology of GI Tract
3. Explain the benefits and risks of NGT feeding
4. Summarise legal and professional issues, including consent, competency, record keeping
5. Discuss national standards and guidelines including NPSA Alerts
6. Outline infection prevention and control strategies
7. Describe the confirmation testing
8. Explain the principles of flushing, enteral feeding and medication administration
Does NOT include NGT insertion.
This certificate does not constitute a trainer / instructor / train the trainer course/qualification in the subject overleaf.


Course Objectives:
1. Recognise the importance of fine-bore nasogastric tube care and feeding: Understand the significance of proper care, maintenance, and safe feeding techniques for patients with fine-bore nasogastric tubes to prevent complications and promote patient wellbeing.
2. Learn about fine-bore nasogastric tube types: Familiarize yourself with different types of fine-bore nasogastric tubes, their indications for use, and patient-specific considerations.
3. Acquire skills in proper tube care: Develop hands-on skills in maintaining and caring for fine-bore nasogastric tubes, including site assessment, cleaning, dressing changes, securing methods, and addressing potential complications.
4. Understand enteral feeding administration: Learn best practices for setting up and administering enteral feeds through fine-bore nasogastric tubes, calculating feeding rates, monitoring, and addressing potential feeding-related complications.
5. Address potential complications and troubleshooting: Recognize possible complications such as tube dislodgment, clogging, infection, and patient discomfort, and learn strategies to prevent and manage these issues.
6. Develop communication skills: Learn effective communication techniques to educate patients, caregivers, and family members about fine-bore nasogastric tube care, feeding procedures, and potential complications.
7. Practice infection control measures: Understand the importance of adhering to infection prevention protocols during tube care and feeding to prevent the spread of pathogens.
8. Ethical considerations and patient-centered care: Explore ethical issues related to patient autonomy, informed consent, and providing care with dignity, respect, and empathy.


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 Fine-Bore Nasogastric 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 for fine-bore nasogastric tube care and feeding with our healthcare professional course. Learn techniques, considerations, and patient care for enteral nutrition, medication administration, and gastric decompression.

An Understanding of fine-bore Nasogastric Tube Care and Feeding

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.

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.

Extended Clinical Skills for Support Workers

Course Overview:Welcome to the "Introduction to Gastrostomy Tube Care and Feeding" e-learning course! This comprehensive course has been developed to provide a wide audience, including healthcare professionals, students, caregivers, and individuals interested in medical knowledge, with a comprehensive understanding of safe and effective care and feeding of patients with gastrostomy tubes.Module 1: Understanding Gastrostomy Tube Care and Feeding<ul style="color: rgb(55, 65, 81); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(55, 65, 81);"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Explore the significance of gastrostomy tube care and feeding in medical practice.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn about the medical conditions that require gastrostomy tube placement.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understand the role of gastrostomy tubes in providing nutrition, medication, and hydration.</li></ul>Module 2: Indications and Contraindications<ul style="color: rgb(55, 65, 81); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(55, 65, 81);"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Identify appropriate patient cases for gastrostomy tube placement and care.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Recognise contraindications and situations where gastrostomy tubes may not be suitable.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Gain insights into alternative methods of enteral nutrition and patient management.</li></ul>Module 3: Types of Gastrostomy Tubes and Equipment<ul style="color: rgb(55, 65, 81); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(55, 65, 81);"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Familiarise yourself with different types of gastrostomy tubes.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn about the essential equipment required for gastrostomy tube care and feeding.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understand the functionality and selection of appropriate tubes based on patient needs.</li></ul>Module 4: Gastrostomy Tube Insertion Site Care<ul style="color: rgb(55, 65, 81); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(55, 65, 81);"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Step-by-step guide to maintaining proper hygiene and care of the gastrostomy tube site.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn about cleaning techniques, dressing changes, and preventing infections.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Address potential complications and precautions related to site care.</li></ul>Module 5: Gastrostomy Tube Feeding Principles<ul style="color: rgb(55, 65, 81); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(55, 65, 81);"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Explore the rationale behind gastrostomy tube feeding and its benefits.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn about different types of enteral nutrition formulas and their indications.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understand the basics of administering tube feeding, including rates, methods, and monitoring.</li></ul>Module 6: Medication Administration and Flushing<ul style="color: rgb(55, 65, 81); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(55, 65, 81);"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understand the procedures for administering medications through a gastrostomy tube.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn how to properly flush the tube before and after medication administration.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Address considerations for mixing and administering different types of medications.</li></ul>Module 8: Monitoring and Troubleshooting<ul style="color: rgb(55, 65, 81); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(55, 65, 81);"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understand the importance of ongoing patient assessment during tube feeding.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn about potential complications and how to address them.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Develop skills to troubleshoot common problems that may arise during feeding.</li></ul> By participating in this open e-learning course, you will have gained a comprehensive understanding of gastrostomy tube care and feeding, empowering you to provide safe and effective care to individuals requiring enteral support. 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:
Welcome to the "Introduction to Gastrostomy Tube Care and Feeding" e-learning course! This comprehensive course has been developed to provide a wide audience, including healthcare professionals, students, caregivers, and individuals interested in medical knowledge, with a comprehensive understanding of safe and effective care and feeding of patients with gastrostomy tubes.
Module 1: Understanding Gastrostomy Tube Care and Feeding
Explore the significance of gastrostomy tube care and feeding in medical practice.
Learn about the medical conditions that require gastrostomy tube placement.
Understand the role of gastrostomy tubes in providing nutrition, medication, and hydration.
Module 2: Indications and Contraindications
Identify appropriate patient cases for gastrostomy tube placement and care.
Recognise contraindications and situations where gastrostomy tubes may not be suitable.
Gain insights into alternative methods of enteral nutrition and patient management.
Module 3: Types of Gastrostomy Tubes and Equipment
Familiarise yourself with different types of gastrostomy tubes.
Learn about the essential equipment required for gastrostomy tube care and feeding.
Understand the functionality and selection of appropriate tubes based on patient needs.
Module 4: Gastrostomy Tube Insertion Site Care
Step-by-step guide to maintaining proper hygiene and care of the gastrostomy tube site.
Learn about cleaning techniques, dressing changes, and preventing infections.
Address potential complications and precautions related to site care.
Module 5: Gastrostomy Tube Feeding Principles
Explore the rationale behind gastrostomy tube feeding and its benefits.
Learn about different types of enteral nutrition formulas and their indications.
Understand the basics of administering tube feeding, including rates, methods, and monitoring.
Module 6: Medication Administration and Flushing
Understand the procedures for administering medications through a gastrostomy tube.
Learn how to properly flush the tube before and after medication administration.
Address considerations for mixing and administering different types of medications.
Module 8: Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Understand the importance of ongoing patient assessment during tube feeding.
Learn about potential complications and how to address them.
Develop skills to troubleshoot common problems that may arise during feeding.


By participating in this open e-learning course, you will have gained a comprehensive understanding of gastrostomy tube care and feeding, empowering you to provide safe and effective care to individuals requiring enteral support. 
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.

Learn safe and effective gastrostomy tube care and feeding in our comprehensive e-learning course. Ideal for healthcare professionals, students, caregivers, and medical enthusiasts.

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