Pressure Area Care

An Understanding of Tracheostomy Care

Safe Swallowing

level 2

catheter care

Train the Trainer (TTT)

Nasogastric Tube Insertion and Feeding Tuition

Ear Otoscopy

Basic Life Support Instruction

Equality

Ear Wax Removal

Simulated Administration of Buccal Midazolam (non-RQF)

An Understanding of Oropharyngeal Suctioning

seizures

OAL Level 3 Award

managing medication

Oral Suctioning

Epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam

Management of Anaphylaxis

Oral, Nasal, Nasopharyngeal & Oropharyngeal Suctioning

fine-bore Nasogastric Tube Insertion

buccal midazolam

Ear Assessment

People Handling

Vaccination

Practitioner

Tube Care and Feeding.

An Understanding of Pressure Area Care

Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation (Peripheral vascular access device)

jext

An Understanding of Seizure First Aid and the Administration of Rectal Paraldehyde

tube Feeding

allergies

 Ear Otoscopy

Physical Intervention

status epilepticus

nebuliser

An Understanding of Fine-Bore Nasogastric Tube Care and Feeding.

Fine-Bore Nasogastric Tube Care and Feeding.

Naso & Oropharyngeal Suctioning

BILD ACT

Acutely Unwell Individuals

Mental Health

Child Expected Death

National

nasogatric tube

Injection Technique

Cervical Screening

Catheterisation

PoC Blood Glucose Monitoring

An Understanding of Catheter Care

Clinical Safe Holding

Clinical

Tracheostomy

emerade

Tube Insertion, Care, and Safe Use

Administration of Subcutaneous Insulin using a pen

Ear Irrigation

Anaphylaxis

Ear Anatomy

Verification of Child Expected Death for Registered Nurses

Schizophrenia

Oxygen Administration

Extended Clinical Skills

End Of Life Care

Promoting Best Practice in Basic Life Support Instruction

An Understanding of Adult Venepuncture

Management of Asthma

An Understanding of fine-bore Nasogastric Tube Insertion

Asthma

First Aid At Work

Physiological Observations

LHRH agonists

An Understanding of Suctioning

Observation

Workplace First Aid

Managing Deterioration

Foundations of PBS

Respiratory Care

Verification Of Death

Foundations of Immunisation and Vaccines

Biohazard Safety

Peripheral vascular access device

Awareness

psychological

Epilepsy & Buccal Midazolam

Administration of Insulin

PMVA

Fine-Bore Nasogastric

Venepuncture

vaccine

Safe Use of the T34 / Bodyguard T Syringe Driver

Instructor

Bowel

Guardian Angels Training

Brighton Guitar Lessons

Boldon Golf Club

Academy of Music and Sound

Scuba Diving

dive equipment

dive travel 

Diving Instructor

Dive Raid UK Ltd

Rox Madeira

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)

Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA)

Xero

QuickBooks

Learning

Software

Accounting For Good CIC

Taekwondo

Lifetime

The Fewer Things

Maidenhead Hockey Club

Hetton Lyons Cricket Club Football Club

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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