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Stoma Care Awareness Level 2

The Stoma Care Awareness Level 2 course is specifically designed for delegates working in the adult social care sector. The aim of this course is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of stomas, including their purpose, potential side effects, and the physical and emotional support required by individuals who have a stoma.

Successful completion of the Stoma Care Awareness Level 2 course will result in the issuance of a certificate that remains valid for 3 years. This certification recognizes the participants' understanding of stoma care and their ability to provide appropriate support to individuals with a stoma in the adult social care sector.

The course has a duration of 3 hours, allowing participants to gain valuable insights and practical knowledge within a concise timeframe. The training sessions are interactive and engaging, incorporating discussions, case studies, and scenario-based exercises to facilitate learning and the application of skills.

Learning Objectives

  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the digestive system
  • Identify and explain the different types of stoma and the reasons why they are fitted
  • Understand and explain the dietary requirements for people with different types of stoma
  • Recognise complications and abnormalities which may be experienced with a stoma

Clinical Skills Courses

Learning Objectives:

  • To explain anaphylaxis and identify the body systems that it affects
  • To describe how to recognise anaphylaxis, and identify the symptoms
  • To explain the causes of anaphylaxis
  • To explain the first aid treatment for anaphylaxis

Classroom or webinar training

Learning Objectives:

  • Develop an understanding of basic clinical observations and how NEWS2 scoring works
  • Understand the different types of responses including the Glasgow Coma score
  • Understand the importance of hand hygiene
  • Develop an understanding of sepsis awareness and identify symptoms
  • Practical experience of taking readings recording information

Classroom or webinar training

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the lower bowel
  • Understand how to assess bowel function
  • Describe bowel dysfunction and some of its causes
  • Explain how to promote and maintain a healthy bowel
  • Understand why privacy and dignity are important
  • Explain why communication is important
  • Know why recording and documentation is important in bowel care

Classroom or webinar training

Learning Objectives:

  • How the law and accountability affect catheter care
  • Why catheterise and the purpose
  • Review the female and male anatomy and physiology
  • Review indications and contraindications for catheter care
  • Identify the importance of infection prevention and aseptic non-touch technique
  • How to carry out catheter care safely
  • The importance of recording relevant documentation relating to catheters in care plans

Classroom or webinar training

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand what is meant by diabetes and the difference between Type 1 and Type 2
  • Know risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes
  • State the treatment and management options for individuals with diabetes
  • Explain how to respond to hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia
  • Understand the links between diabetes and other conditions

Classroom or webinar training

Learning Objectives:

  • List the causes and types of epilepsy
  • Describe the general management of seizures and seizure management plans

Classroom or webinar training

Learning Objectives:

  • List the causes and types of epilepsy
  • Describe the general management of seizures and seizure management plans
  • Describe the use of Midazolam

Classroom or webinar training

Learning Objectives:

  • List the causes and types of epilepsy
  • Describe the general management of seizures and seizure management plans
  • Describe the use of Midazolam
  • Describe the use of Diazepam

Classroom or webinar training
eLearning course

Learning Objectives:

  • List the causes and types of epilepsy
  • Describe the general management of seizures and seizure management plans incl. administration of Carbamazepine as a treatment for epilepsy
  • Describe the use of Midazolam
  • Describe the use of Diazepam

Classroom or webinar training

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the respiratory system
  • List the differences between asthma and COPD
  • Describe the general treatment for breathing difficulty
  • Explain the use of inhalers
  • Demonstrate the use of a nebuliser

Classroom or webinar training

Learning Objectives:

  • To have an understanding of what enteral feeds are
  • To have awareness of anatomy and physiology of the digestive system
  • To have a basic understanding of surgical insertion of feeding tubes in relation to job role
  • To be able to identify indications for having a PEG
  • To be able to identify risks involved in having a PEG
  • To be able to identify potential complications
  • To manage infection risk associated with established feeding tubes
  • To review standard procedures in relation to PEG feeding for nutrition purposes

Classroom or webinar training

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the different types of stomas and the reasons they are formed
  • Consent and infection prevention
  • Understand the importance of documentation and reporting the outcome using Bristol stool score and recognising changes
  • Understand the importance of maintaining privacy, dignity and respect
  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the digestive system and be aware of the impact of dietary requirements
  • Device management, fitting and problems
  • Support needs of the individual with a stoma and how they can be assisted to become independent

Classroom or webinar training

Learning Objectives:

  • Accountability relating to the catheterisation procedure
  • Code of Conduct NMC – Consent in Practice
  • Competency completion and completion of an unsatisfactory assessment procedure
  • What is catheterisation, indications and contraindications for it
  • The importance of infection precautions including CAUTI, Catheter-associated urinary tract infections
  • Importance of ANTT, Aseptic Non-Touch Technique, including equipment preparation, Houdini effect
  • Device management, the importance pre-procedure checks for female catheterisation
  • The procedure for female catheterisation, how to perform it safely and considerations via group observation
  • Anatomy and physiology of the successful female catheterisation
  • Device management, the importance of pre-procedure checks for male catheterisation
  • The procedure for male catheterisation and how to be performed safely and  considerations via group observation
  • Anatomy and physiology of successful male catheterisation
  • Clinical waste – documentation – problem-solving

Classroom training

Learning Objectives:

  • To understand how insulin works and why the body needs it to survive
  • To be able to explain the different insulins and regimens that are used today to treat diabetes
  • Understand what the glucose levels mean in relation to the insulin doses
  • Be able to practically demonstrate a safe and competent injection technique
  • Explain the impact of poor injection technique and recognise when the insulin doses may need to be altered

Classroom training

Learning Objectives:

  • To have an understanding of what enteral feeds are
  • To have an awareness of anatomy and physiology of the digestive system
  • To have a basic understanding of surgical insertion of feeding tubes in relation to job role
  • To be able to identify indications for having a PEG
  • To be able to identify risks involved in having a PEG
  • To be able to identify potential complications
  • To manage infection risk associated with established feeding tubes
  • To review standard procedures in relation to PEG feeding for nutrition purposes
  • To practically demonstrate standard procedures in relation to the delivery of feed and medication via feeding tubes

Classroom training

Learning Objectives:

  • State what a tracheostomy
  • List reasons why a tracheostomy may be needed
  • Demonstrate how to complete tape/tie changes
  • Demonstrate how to clean the stoma and list signs of infection
  • Demonstrate how to do a single lumen tube change
  • Demonstrate how to change an inner cannula and how to clean an inner cannula
  • Explain actions to take in an emergency

Classroom training