We offer a number of PEG Care and Feeding courses dependent on the level of training required and the type of staff needing the PEG training.
PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) care refers to the maintenance and care required for a tube placed through the abdominal wall into the stomach. Importantly, proper care is essential to prevent infection, promote healing, and ensure the tube remains patent and functional. Our PEG care courses teach important skills for administering food, water and medication via these tubes as well as this proper care of the tubes.
Making these vital courses for any staff or relative involved in supporting anyone with a gastrostomy(PEG) tube
What Course Is Needed ?
6-hour Course with Simulation
Suitable for Nurses, Carer's and Relatives who require understanding of the care of PEG tubes. COMPETENCIES are undertaken and there is time for practising the learned material.
3-4 hour Course with Practical Skills Participation
A shorter course with practical demonstrations. Suitable for participants who DO NOT require the simulated competencies.
3-4 hour Refresher Course
Suitable for participants who have completed a previous course in the last 2 years. COMPETENCIES will be undertaken as a refresher.
About the Training
PEG Care and Feeding Courses.
Our PEG care and Feeding courses raises your attendee’s awareness of the care of PEG tubes. Moreover, it covers methods of insertion, types of tubes, their uses in feeding and medication administration, as well as the care required and problem-solving skills needed. This comprehensive approach ensures your staff’s familiarity with the types, uses, and care of PEG tubes. Consequently, it ultimately ensures your staff become competent practitioners.
Importantly, our course requires 6 hrs for competencies to be undertaken, allowing participants plenty of opportunity for involvement in practical demonstrations, thereby enabling them to consolidate their new skills and knowledge. Additionally, we can bespoke these sessions to your requirements, depending on your staff’s learning needs.
This course is run regularly as an open course at our training venue in Morden. South London. Making it suitable for smaller groups or individuals.
Or can be run at your own venue.
PEG Care and Feeding Course Summary
The purpose of PEG tubes
Types of tubes . PEG, J tubes, ballon and MICKEY tubes
Clinical conditions requiring a PEG
Indications and contra-indications of PEG
The procedures for feeding and administering medications via PEG
The care and maintenance of enteral feeding tubes
Recognising, dealing with and reporting complications
The care team involved in PEG care
Documentation and record keeping
PEG Awareness/Refresher Courses.
Two shorter 3 -4 hourly courses are available. One for participants who have completed a previous course in the last 2 years or a variation for organisations or individuals who do not require the simulated competencies. Importantly whatever your needs all the courses will provide ample opportunities for involvement in practical demonstrations.
Furthermore for any practicals, we will supply a Nutricia Freeflo feeding pumps and all associated equipment. Nevertheless, for training on specific machines, you will need to provide your own for the duration of the course.
This course can be run at your own venue or at our site in Morden, South London.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, participants will demonstrate an improved awareness of PEG tubes and their care. Moreover, they will gain the confidence to effectively care for clients with a PEG tube, including tasks such as cleaning the tube and site, advancing and rotating the tubes, and handling different types of tubes, and additionally using feeding pumps.
Furthermore, the course includes assessed practicals in medication management, which will serve as proof of competencies. However, it is essential for your staff to undergo medication competencies before applying these skills in their practice
How Many Can Attend Training?
We will conduct this PEG course with a maximum of 12 participants, thereby effectively restricting the class size and therefore ensuring the active involvement of all attendees in the practical aspects of the course.
Who will Conduct the Training?
All of our expert clinical tutors are Nurses with an abundance of clinical and complex care experience and knowledge – so you’ll be in great hands!
Course Duration
We offer 3 versions of this PEG Care training course
3-4 hours course-A half day refresher
3-4 hour course -A half day with practical demonstration (No competencies required)
6-hour course-Full day with simulated competencies.
Certification
Participants will receive certificates of attendance that are valid for a duration of two years. Moreover, individuals who undergo tracheostomy competency training will receive a record detailing the simulated competencies they have successfully completed.
Provided
Attendance forms
Course handouts
Knowledge tests
Feedback forms
Competency tool
The price, maximum delegate count, and certificate issued upon completion will vary depending on the chosen version of the course. To acquire detailed information regarding the most suitable course for your business, please contact us today.
Competencies
The following SIMULATED competencies will be completed during this PEG care training session.
Administering feed via a feeding pump.
Administering feed as a bolus.
Administering medication via a PEG tube.
Changing the water in a balloon gastrostomy.
Advancing and Rotating a Freka Gastrostomy tube
Changing a PEG tube. (For NURSES and Care staff whose policies allow them to change tubes)
Please note: Safe-Sure Care Ltd advices conducting further observations with your own clients before staff can be considered fully competent in PEG care. All PEG competencies are simulated it is therefore strongly suggested to follow this advice, as the company assumes no responsibility if it is disregarded
Our Upcoming Courses
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Further PEG Care Course Options
ACCREDITED COURSES
There is NO accredited PEG Care Course available
ZOOM TRAINING
The 3-hr PEG Awareness Course can be taken via a zoom training session for a group of staff.
ONLINE TRAINING
There is NO On-Line PEG Care Training. Furthermore Face to Face training is required if practical demonstrations or competencies are required.
What Our Clients Have To Say
“Your training was very thorough, allowing plenty of opportunity to practice and build on our confidence.”