This training course will equip care workers, support workers and other healthcare workers to understand basic anatomy of digestive system, PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) is a complex procedure in which a feeding tube is placed through the abdominal wall and into the stomach. A PEG is the means by which the essential elements that provide the energy required by our bodies to function, can be absorbed. It allows nutrition, fluids or medications to be put directly into the stomach and bypassing the mouth and esophagus. The training session will develop confidence, knowledge and skills required to care and assist when supporting people who require meal assistance via Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy.
Participants will have an opportunity to practice their skills under direct supervision and will have access to a range of PEG feeding equipment during the training session, and will be encouraged to ask questions. A certificate of attendance is issued to all participants upon successful completion, and demonstrating the procedure administering medication and formula through a gastrostomy tube.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
$125
Payment will be required at the time of booking. Once payment has been made, it cannot be refunded but it can be transferred to book another class. Read Our Cancellation Policy
We conduct group training across Adelaide; the venue for the upcoming training is Parks Library, 46 Trafford St., Angle Park, SA 5010
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