Bowel Care and Colostomy

Bowel Care and Colostomy

Nursing

Who is this course aimed at?

This course is aimed at anyone involved in the care of those who have undergone colostomy surgery

Course Aims

To be able to care for those who have undergone colostomy surgery

Learning Outcomes

  • Know what colostomy surgery is 
  • Be aware of the indications for the procedure 
  • Recognise the different types of colostomy 
  • Know how to care for people immediately post-surgery 
  • Know how to replace a colostomy bag 
  • Understand how to irrigate a stoma 
  • Recognise the nutritional needs of those with stomas 
  • Be aware of the medication needs of those with stomas 
  • Know how to care for the stoma site 
  • Understand how colostomy surgery can affect mental health 
  • Be aware of common complications of colostomy surgery 

Course available as

Face to Face
Course Length: 3 Hours

Contact Us

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