Enteral Feeding training is available for Registered Nurses working in Care Homes and Care at Homes Services.
The aim of the course is to provide Registered Nurses to provide care to people who are receiving enteral tube feeding and to undertake the procedures of inserting or replacing enteral tubes using best practice.
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will:
- Identify the indications for enteral tube feeding
- Recognise potential complications of enteral tube feeding and how to prevent or treat
- Describe the procedure for inserting a nasogastric (NG) tube and/or replacing a balloon gastrostomy
- Apply this knowledge to undertake insertion of NG tubes and/or replacement of balloon gastrostomy
Structure of Education Session:
- Sessions are delivered by NHS Lothian Clinical Education Team
- Face to face learning session
- Full day course (08.45 – 16.00)
Availability and Booking
For NHS Staff please book via eESS.
For other staff, who do not use NHS eESS:
Dates can be accessed through the green bars below:
Email: loth.trainingandeducationcarehomes@nhs.scot to request place and booking form, or for any further queries or information.
NHS Lothian will carry out its educational functions in a way that is inclusive to all learners. We strive to minimise any barriers to learning. If a course attendee requires additional support, please contact the Course Administrator at loth.trainingandeducationcarehomes@nhs.scot
Assessment of Competency
Depending on training and/or skill to be undertaken there may be a requirement for assessment of workers’ competency.
Competency assessment promotes safe working practice and supports individuals to get the right care, at the right time, in the right place by appropriately trained and competent staff.
More information and guidance on how to assess competency across the health and social care partnerships can be found on the Enabling Competency Assessment Across Health and Social Care in the Lothians page
This education package is only one of many offered to those working in care homes and care at home services across the Lothians.
To discover others and find out more information please use the Education and Training Directory
