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 surgeryCourse Aims
To be able to care for those who have undergone colostomy surgeryLearning 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
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