Course details
Gastrostomy tubes are increasingly becoming a part of the care we provide to patients and clients.
This course aims to educate and support Clinical Nurse Specialists, Public Health Nurses, Nurses and Dietitians regarding key issues related to the management of gastrostomy tubes and to enable staff to replace gastrostomy tubes when safe and appropriate to do so.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be:
- Able to identify key issues in relation to scope of practice in the management and replacement of gastrostomy tubes.
- Familiar with the different types of gastrostomy tubes available
- Have knowledge on best and safe practice in management and replacement of gastrostomy tubes using evidence based practice guidelines
- Understand infection control principles in the management and replacement of gastrostomy tubes
- Able to care for the tubes and check the tubes position
- Be able to administer medication via the feeding tube
- Understand the care and management of the potential complications in the management and replacement of gastrostomy tubes
- Be able to demonstrate their skills in the management and replacement of gastrostomy tubes on a training mannequin
This programme has Category 1 Approval, CEU’s Continuing Education Units from An Bord Altranais and CPD approval from the Irish Nutrition and Dietetics Institute
Updated on 08 November, 2015Course Location
About Milford Care Centre
The overall infrastructure at We_They has changed dramatically over the years since the establishment of Milford House Nursing Home by the Little Company of Mary in 1928. Despite these physical changes we, as a healthcare facility, have strived to ensure that we continue to deliver the highest quality and safe care to our residents, patients and visitors. Today we still uphold the core message of the Little Company of Mary which is reflected in our Mission Statement.
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