Stoma Care Online Training Course

In this course we look at the different types of stoma and what they are used for. We will cover what a healthy stoma looks like, the problems that might be encountered as well as changing a stoma bag.
This course has been created in partnership with Norwood, a leading charity supporting children and families facing challenges in their lives due to additional educational needs, mental health or severe wellbeing issues to anyone of any age with learning disabilities or autism.
Who should take this Stoma Care online training course?
This course has been designed specifically for people who want to know more about Stoma Care. Whilst it provides focus for people working in social care, it will also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about Stoma Care.
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Stoma Care Online Training Course Content
- What is a stoma?
- Why and when stomas are needed
- Different types of stoma
- Stoma bags
- Daily stoma care
- Changing a stoma bag
- Dietary advice
- Healthy vs unhealthy stoma
- Problems associated with stomas
Training Course duration
On average, this online course should take around 30 minutes. Find out more here.
Aims of the Stoma Care training course
By the end of the training you will:
- Explain what a stoma is
- Identify the different types of stoma
- List the reasons why stoma is needed
- Explain how to care for stoma
- Explain how to empty the bag
- Explain what a healthy stoma looks like
- Explain the problems associated with a stoma
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Course Reviews
I found some of the questions very interesting, covered topics that have never been discussed before in training. They made me think and question myself, excellent course.
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