An Understanding of Stoma Care

Description

Course Overview:

The "An Understanding of Stoma Care" course is designed to equip healthcare professionals and caregivers with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to provide effective care for patients with stomas. Stomas are surgically created openings on the body's surface, often for the purpose of eliminating waste or facilitating medical treatments. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of stoma care, ensuring participants are proficient in maintaining stoma health and supporting patients through their stoma journey.

Course Duration: 

1/2 day (3 hours)

Course Content:

By the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. List the types of Ostomies

2. Summarise the indications for an ostomy

3. Outline the complications that may arise in individuals with an ostomy

4. Explain the ostomy products available

5. Discuss the care and management of an individual with an ostomy

6. List the indicators of general wellbeing

7. Outline how to seek support and guidance

Course Objectives:

1. Recognise the importance of stoma care: Understand the significance of proper stoma care in maintaining patient comfort, preventing skin issues, and promoting overall wellbeing.

2. Learn about different types of stomas: Familiarise yourself with various types of stomas, including colostomies, ileostomies, and urostomies, and their indications.

3. Acquire skills in stoma assessment and hygiene: Develop hands-on skills in assessing stoma condition, ensuring proper hygiene, and choosing appropriate stoma care products.

4. Understand peristomal skin care: Learn techniques for protecting and caring for the skin around the stoma to prevent irritation, infection, and other skin-related complications.

5. Address stoma appliance selection and application: Gain knowledge about selecting and applying stoma appliances, ensuring proper fit, leak prevention, and patient comfort.

6. Develop communication skills: Learn effective communication techniques to educate patients, caregivers, and family members about stoma care, appliance management, and potential complications.

7. Address potential stoma-related complications: Recognize possible complications such as skin irritation, leakage, and stoma prolapse, and learn strategies to prevent and manage these issues.

8. Ethical considerations and patient-centered care: Explore ethical issues related to patient autonomy, informed consent, and providing care with empathy, respect, and dignity.

Assessment and Certification:

Participants will be assessed through practical skills evaluations and a written assessment to gauge their understanding of the course material. Successful completion will lead to a certification of achievement in "An Understanding of Stoma Care."

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.