Gastro Intestinal

Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders can be challenging to manage, both for patients and their caregivers. Our step-by-step training will equip caregivers with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively care for adults and children suffering from a GI condition. The training will cover Pathophysiology and disease progression, treatment options and management strategies, monitoring symptoms and reporting changes, administering medications and treatments, and maintaining a comfortable and safe environment.

Gastro Intestinal Skills Training Courses

Gastro-Jejunostomy

The attendees will be able to:

  • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system
  • Explain what a gastro-jejunostomy is and the indications for a gastro-jejunostomy
  • the potential complications of having a gastro-jejunostomy
  • describe the different types of gastro-jejunostomy tubes
  • outline the care and management required for different gastro-jejunostomy tubes
  • troubleshooting including Stoma care and infection control, blockage, dislodgement, and damage to the feeding device
  • Demonstrate accurate documentation and record keeping

Gastrostomy

The attendees will be able to give detail of:

  • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system
  • Explain what a gastrostomy is and the indications for a gastrostomy
  • the potential complications of having a gastrostomy
  • describe the different types of gastrostomy tubes
  • outline the care and management required for different gastrostomy tubes
  • troubleshooting including Stoma care and infection control, blockage, dislodgement, and damage to the feeding device
  • The importance of accurate documentation and record keeping

Jejunostomy

The attendees will be able to:

  • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system
  • Explain what a jejunostomy is and the indications for a jejunostomy
  • the potential complications of having a jejunostomy
  • describe the different types of jejunostomy tubes
  • outline the care and management required for different jejunostomy tubes
  • troubleshooting including Stoma care and infection control, blockage, dislodgement, and damage to the feeding device
  • Demonstrate accurate documentation and record keeping

Nasogastric Tube (NGT)

The attendees will be able to:

  • Define what a NGT is
  • List the clinical indications and contraindications for nasogastric tubes
  • Describe the insertion and change procedures specifically positioning and testing of pH
  • Explain potential complications that might occur in NGT feeding
  • Outline the care and management required for a nasogastric tube
  • Demonstrate accurate documentation and record keeping

Nasojejunal Tube (NJT)

The attendees will be able to:

  • Describe the Anatomy of the gastrointestinal system.
  • Describe what a NJT is
  • List the types of NJT
  • List the clinical indications and contraindications for nasojejunal tubes
  • Describe the insertion and change procedures specifically positioning and not aspirating
  • Explain potential complications that might occur in NJT feeding
  • Outline the care and management required for a nasojejunal tube
  • Demonstrate accurate documentation and record keeping

Feeding and feeding pumps

The attendees will be able to:

  • Describe the Anatomy of the gastrointestinal system.
  • Give an overview of enteral feeding devices including NGT, NJT and PEG tubes.
  • Have an understanding for the indications of enteral feeding
  • Describe Feeding via an enteral tube, including bolus, intermittent gravity and continuous pump feeds.
  • Demonstration in simulated practice setting up feed extension tube for low profile feeding tubes
  • Set up a feed in simulated practice.
  • Demonstrate accurate documentation and record keeping

Oral Hygiene

The attendees will be able to:

  • Describe the anatomy of mouth
  • Discuss the reasons for oral health
  • Explain how to assist individuals with their oral hygiene
  • Describe gum disease and other common oral problems and how to prevent them
  • Demonstrate oral hygiene on the manikin
  • Demonstrate accurate documentation and record keeping

Ketogenic Diet

The attendees will be able to:

  • Describe what a ketogenic diet is
  • Explain the indications for a ketogenic diet
  • Give detail of what can and cannot be eaten on a ketogenic diet
  • Explain what the best food sources for a healthy ketogenic diet
  • Describe the steps to achieve optimal ketosis through exercise and dieting
  • Demonstrate accurate documentation and record keeping

Fluid Balance Monitoring

The attendees will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of maintaining proper fluid balance in the body
  • Describe the signs and symptoms of fluid imbalances, such as dehydration and fluid overload
  • Explain the importance of accurate documentation and reporting of fluid balance
  • Demonstrate accurate documentation and record keeping

Dysphagia

The attendees will have an understanding and give detail of:

  • what Dysphagia is and how it occurs
  • the signs and symptoms of Dysphagia
  • problems caused by Dysphagia
  • food and how modifying diets can impact individuals.
  • promoting safer eating and drinking for individuals
  • the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Levels of texture and fluid modification 
  • when and how to refer for a swallowing assessment
  • the Speech and Language Therapist’s (SALT) role
  • Understand alternative feeding and the role of the caregiver.
  • Accurate documentation and record keeping