Bowel Care and Suppository Administration
The Bowel Care and Suppository Administration course is designed to be delivered on-site at a venue chosen by the participants. It has a duration of 4 hours and is priced at £875 for a maximum of 8 learners. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Competency from FRT.
This course is mapped to the National Occupational Standard SFHCC09. The SFHCC09 standard sets the guidelines and expectations for bowel care and suppository administration in a specific industry or context. By aligning the course with this standard, it ensures that participants receive training that meets industry benchmarks and requirements related to bowel care and suppository administration.
During the 4-hour duration of the course, participants can expect to receive comprehensive instruction and practical training in various aspects of bowel care and suppository administration. The course covers topics such as understanding the anatomy and physiology of the bowel, recognizing common bowel disorders, learning proper techniques for administering suppositories, and addressing potential complications or risks associated with this procedure.
The course incorporates a combination of theoretical presentations, interactive discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on practice to enhance participants' understanding and skills. Emphasis is placed on promoting safe and effective bowel care practices, ensuring participant competency in administering suppositories, and adhering to relevant guidelines and protocols.
By choosing to have the course delivered on-site, participants benefit from the convenience of receiving training at a location of their choice. This also allows for potential customization of the course to address specific needs or challenges within the chosen venue, facilitating a more tailored learning experience.
Learning Objectives
- Healthy bowel function
- Major causes, signs and symptoms of constipation
- Strategies used to maintain regular bowel evacuation
- Bowel training goals and process to establish a regular elimination pattern
- Recognition of when a suppository or enema is needed to assist in evacuation
- Administration of suppositories and enemas
Delegated Healthcare Tasks Courses
Bowel Care and Suppository Administration
Covers healthy bowel function, constipation, bowel training goals and administration of suppositories and enemas.
Insulin Administration
Covers diabetes and the different types, signs of complications, actions in the event of hypo or hyperglycaemia, treatments for diabetes, measuring blood glucose and ketone levels, insulin administration, site rotation and lipohypertrophy.
Stoma Care
Covers the digestive system, different types of stoma, dietary requirements, complications and abnormalities and emptying and changing a pouch with dignity, privacy and infection control.
Tracheostomy
Covers respiratory function, the respiratory system, types of tracheostomy, humidification, suction, speaking valves, eating with a tracheostomy and TRACHE and care of the stoma site. Learners practice tape changes, cleaning inner cannula and single lumen tube change.
PEG Feeding
Covers enteral feeds, the digestive system, surgical insertion of feeding tubes, indications for having a PEG, risks involved in having a PEG, potential complications and infection risk. Learners practice standard procedures in relation to the delivery of feed and medication via feeding tubes.
Catheter Care
Covers why we catheterise, male and female anatomy, daily catheter care, emptying and changing catheter bags, correct procedures for handling and positioning, person-centred care, privacy and dignity and correct documentation.