PEG Feeding Training
Do you support individuals with a gastrostomy tube or mic-key button? Have you received a referral to support a new client with enteral feeding? We can support your caring team with our PEG Feeding training.
Your team will learn the key principles of tube feeding including administering water flushes, feeds and medication. Our PEG Feeding course supports your team in the day to day tasks and key knowledge and skills to problem solve when challenges or complications arise.
Practical session included: Learners will have the opportunity to use both water and feeds to simulate administering a water flush or nutrition.
Course Outline
The purpose of PEG feeding
Conditions which may require a PEG
Daily care for tube feeding
Recognising, dealing with and reporting complications
Administering fluids, nutrition and medication
Practical PEG role play and simulation (syringe, bolus/gravity, pump)
What questions will the training answer?
What is a mic-key button?
What actions should I take if a PEG tubes falls out?
The PEG tube is blocked, what should I do?
Who do contact if an infection persists?
and more.
FAQ’s
Who is this course for?
Our PEG Feeding Awareness training is suitable for experienced staff and a new member of staff. Whether they are new to PEG Feeding or have previous experience, our aim is to increase their knowledge, skills and confidence.
How long is the training session?
We can provide a half day session lasting between 3-4.5 hours or a full day session lasting between 6-7.5 hours. The length of session depends on amount of learners and their experience.
How many staff can attend?
We have a maximum number of staff who can attend our clinical courses which is 12. This is to ensure learners have an opportunity to engage with the trainer and interact in the practical elements. If you have a larger team, we can provide two half day sessions catering for up to 30 staff on the same day.
How much is this training?
You can book our PEG Feeding training from as little as £46 per caring professional (based on a group of 12). For more information about our packages, click here
What about certificates?
You will be sent a PDF certificate upon attending and passing our training course(s). Certificates are typically sent out on the 7th or 15th of the month, whichever is sooner upon full payment. Though we seek to email them to you within 3-5 working days.
Who delivers the training?
The trainer will have experience in the field and skill. The trainer may come from a non-clinical background (e.g. experienced care manager) or be clinically trained (e.g. Nurse). They will also have experience in training and have a training qualification e.g. Award in Education and Training.
What will the training experience be like?
Our training is engaging and interactive. We use scenarios and discussions to prompt thinking and problem-solving. On this course, learners will be able to learn how to provide PEG feeding via: a syringe, bolus/gravity feed and pump feeding.
Can you provide competency assessments?
Yes we can. We can provide classroom competency assessments or workplace competency assessments. Consent by the appropriate person must be obtained prior to the workplace competency assessment. If you are looking for more regular competency assessments, these can be provided too.
How can I find out more?
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