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PEG Care, Feeding and Management
Short course
In Bolton ()
Description
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Type
Short course
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Methodology
Inhouse
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Class hours
6h
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Duration
Flexible
The Nasogastric and PEG Care and Tube Feeding training programme delivers knowledge and understanding along with practical advice for healthcare professionals caring for NG or PEG tube patients. The professional training course covers the basics on correct feed and medication administration, nutrition via NG or PEG tubes, management and general daily care of both the patient and the equipment.
NG or PEG feeding training instils important skills for healthcare workers who need to provide optimum care and support for patients with health conditions and illnesses of a more severe, chronic or debilitating nature.
About this course
Healthcare professionals caring for patients using an NG or PEG feeding tube.
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Subjects
- Nursing
- Nurse training
- PEG Care
Teachers and trainers (1)
Clinical Skills Trainer
Specialist Nurse Educators
Course programme
- What is an NG or PEG tube?
- Indications for use specifically relating to nutrition and feeding
- Insertion and change procedures
- Potential complications that might occur
- Care and management of an NG or PEG tube
- Feed and Medication Administration
- Summary and evaluation
PEG Care, Feeding and Management