Stoma Care
Duration: Half Day
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Providing care for an individual with a stoma requires sensitivity, clinical knowledge, and practical skill. This course is designed to equip health and social care workers with the confidence to support individuals with a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy. We focus heavily on maintaining the individual’s dignity and promoting independence where possible.
The training covers the anatomy and reasons for stoma formation, practical bag changing techniques, skin care, and troubleshooting common problems. By the end of the course, staff will understand how to manage a stoma effectively while providing crucial emotional and practical support.
Course Aims
- Understand the different types of stomas (colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy) and their purposes.
- Learn how to safely and hygienically empty and change a stoma bag.
- Recognise the importance of meticulous skin care around the stoma.
- Identify potential complications and know when to seek medical advice.
- Understand the dietary and emotional impact of living with a stoma.
- Promote dignity and independence in stoma care.
Course Content
- Anatomy of the digestive and urinary systems.
- Reasons for stoma formation.
- Types of stomas and appliances.
- Practical demonstration: emptying and changing bags.
- Skin care and preventing excoriation.
- Troubleshooting leaks, blockages, and changes in output.
- Dietary advice and hydration.
- Psychological and emotional support.
- Infection control and waste disposal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will we practice changing stoma bags?
Yes, the course includes practical simulation exercises using teaching aids to build confidence in changing and managing appliances.
Does this cover specific dietary requirements?
Yes, we cover general dietary advice to manage output and avoid complications like blockages or excessive wind, depending on the stoma type.