Enteral Feeding

Enteral feeding is a critical procedure for patients unable to eat normally. But how can we ensure it’s done safely and effectively?

This e-learning module is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary for safe enteral feeding.

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Explain the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract
• State the indications for and potential complications of enteral feeding tubes
• Describe how to care for, manage and monitor enteral feeding tubes
• Explain their role in relation to policies and procedures

Topics

• Types of enteral feeding tubes, including PEG, PEJ/JEJ, LPFD/MIC-KEY and RIG
• Delivery methods
• Daily care and infection control
• Potential complications

This training is vital for ensuring that patients receive proper nutrition safely through enteral feeding.

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Your purchase entitles you to 3 attempts at the post course test and access to the course materials for one year from the date of purchase.

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Upon purchasing this course, our team will manually complete the enrolment. This can take up to 48 hours and actioned on a business working day. Our office opening hours are Monday – Friday 08:30 -17:00.