Enteral Feeding

£10.00

Duration: 1 hour

This Enteral Feeding course has been developed to address the types of medical conditions that could lead to a person requiring a feeding tube. It provides practical knowledge on gastrointestinal tract anatomy, types of feeding tube available in relation to individual feeding regimes, plus information on administering medication, care and the complications associated with enteral feeding.

Duration: 1 hour

This Enteral Feeding course has been developed to address the types of medical conditions that could lead to a person requiring a feeding tube. It provides practical knowledge on gastrointestinal tract anatomy, types of feeding tube available in relation to individual feeding regimes, plus information on administering medication, care and the complications associated with enteral feeding.

Objectives

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract

  • Identify the indications for and potential complications of enteral feeding tubes

  • Know how to care, manage and monitor enteral feeding tubes

  • Understand personal responsibilities in relation to policies and procedures


Topics

  • Anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract

  • Enteral feeding tubes

  • PRG PEJ/JEJ

  • LPFD/MIC-KEY

  • RIG

  • Method of delivery

  • Enteral syringes

  • Continuous feeding

  • Gastrostomy care

  • Storage

  • Complications

  • Refeeding syndrome

  • Infection control

  • Administration of medication