Enteral feeding tubes refresher course

To become a registered nurse, nurses will have gained competencies in relation to enteral nutrition and enteral tubes during their pre-registration (essential skills cluster: nutrition and fluid management).

This is a refresher course including workshops designated to the practical placement of naso-gastric and gastrostomy re-placement. You will develop knowledge, skills and understanding of all aspects of enteral feeding. You will learn about a whole range of enteral tubes and be able to identify the clinical decisions made what, why and how a tube is placed.

Trouble shooting session to enable problem solving in the event of problems.

On completion of this course you should be able to:

• Understand the decision making process of assessment, suitability, equipment required, feeding methods and ethical dilemmas in relation to enteral feeding
• Discuss key issues relating to informed consent and professional accountability
• Identify the main types of enteral tubes used within SUHT
• Understand placement techniques of all enteral tubes
• Recognise and understand clinical governance issues and risks, infection prevention, tube occlusion and complications
• Know what to do if problems identified

Registered Nurses (Bands 5 to 8) – Level one or Level two of the NMC register

Susan Harding

Susan.Harding@suht.swest.nhs.uk|

Wayne Bridle

wayne.bridle@suht.swest.nhs.uk|