Stoma Care

Course Title:  Stoma Care  

Course length 2 Hours

Maximum number to attend, 20 – 60, up to 20 delegates per course

This course is aimed at all staff working within Health and Social Care who are involved in the day-to-day care of an individual with a stoma.

The course begins with a basic overview of the digestive system before looking at the different types of stoma.

Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria

Introduction The Digestive System

Anatomy and physiology of the digestive system

The organs of the Alimentary Canal:

Mouth

Pharynx

Oesophagus

Stomach

Small Intestine

Large Intestine

Common conditions of the digestive system

Stoma / Indications for a Stoma

Purpose of a Stoma

Types of Stoma

Colostomy

Ileostomy

Urostomy

Equipment considerations

Abnormalities with stomas

Psychological support for the patient

Communication Skills

Effective communication skills

Verbal communication

Documentation

Cultural and religious considerations

Stoma Management

Dietary advice

Complications

Products used in stoma care

Procedure to change stoma bag

At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.