21PEG PEG Feeding (Refesher)

Course Description

Our PEG Feeding refresher course is perfect for professionals working in the sector to update their knowledge on the most up to date methods and good practices available to assist clients. As part of this course, you will need to complete two hours of self-paced online studies and assessments and then come into our campus for 2 hours of hands-on practical training.

PEG, or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, is a feeding tube that is placed through the abdominal wall and into the stomach. This allows for direct delivery of nutrition, fluids, and medication, bypassing the mouth and esophagus.

In our information session, you’ll learn about the ins and outs of the PEG procedure, including how it’s performed, the benefits it can offer, and potential side effects that may occur. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the key concepts and best practices for working with PEG in a healthcare setting.

With our short course, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to provide high-quality care to patients who require PEG. Whether you’re a healthcare professional or simply looking to expand your knowledge, this course is a must-have for anyone working in the healthcare field.

So why wait? Sign up for our PEG information session today and take the first step towards expanding your healthcare knowledge.

How is the PEG performed? Who can benefit from a PEG? How to care for the PEG tube? How are feedings given? Are there complications from PEG placement? How long do these tubes last? How are they removed?

• The reason for using gastronomy tubes
• The implications of administering medication through gastronomy
• How to administer feeds and flushes safely
• The potential complications of using feeding of feeding tubes
• Effectively troubleshoot potential problems of gastronomy tubes
• Hygiene and infection control
• Know when to ask for specialist help
• Practical assessment suing a mannequin

This workshop provides participants with the skills and knowledge of:

• What is a PEG.
• Why a PEG is inserted.
• How is the PEG managed.
• The reason for using gastronomy tubes
• The implications of administering medication through gastronomy
• How to administer feeds and flushes safely
• The potential complications of using feeding of feeding tubes
• Effectively troubleshoot potential problems of gastronomy tubes
• Hygiene and infection control
• Know when to ask for specialist help
• Practical session for participants using a mannequin to show competency in feeding via a PEG tube.