{"id":7723,"date":"2026-01-05T15:53:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T15:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/?page_id=7723"},"modified":"2026-01-05T15:55:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T15:55:06","slug":"stoma-awareness-training-lothian-care-academy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/stoma-awareness-training-lothian-care-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Stoma Care Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">The Stoma Care study day is available for <strong>Clinical and Care Support Workers<\/strong> working in Health and Social Partnerships in Lothian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aim of the course is to provide participants with knowledge, awareness and practical skills to enable them to support individuals with the day to day care of  their stoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note this course is not suitable for registered nurses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intended Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of the session participants will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/01\/Stoma-Image-744x1024.png\" alt=\"Stoma Image\" class=\"wp-image-11514 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/01\/Stoma-Image-744x1024.png 744w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/01\/Stoma-Image-218x300.png 218w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/01\/Stoma-Image-768x1056.png 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/01\/Stoma-Image-829x1140.png 829w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/01\/Stoma-Image.png 972w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the basic anatomy involved in stoma formation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe the different types of stoma and&nbsp;which appliance to use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the roles and responsibilities&nbsp;of stoma care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe a healthy stoma and when to escalate concerns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have an awareness of common problems with stomas&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An understanding of the psychological impact of stoma formation <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate practical skills&nbsp;of how to change a stoma bag<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/STOMA-Updated-Jan-26-724x1024.png\" alt=\"STOMA Updated Jan 26\" class=\"wp-image-13610 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/STOMA-Updated-Jan-26-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/STOMA-Updated-Jan-26-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/STOMA-Updated-Jan-26-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/STOMA-Updated-Jan-26-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/STOMA-Updated-Jan-26-806x1140.png 806w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/STOMA-Updated-Jan-26.png 1414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Structure of Learning Session<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will be Health and Social Care employees in <strong>Clinical and Care Support Workers<\/strong> along with Registered Nurses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sessions are delivered by NHS Lothian Clinical Education Team and NHS Lothian Stoma Team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Face to face underpinning knowledge and practical learning and education session<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day Session  09.00 &#8211; 14.00 (5 hours)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivered in Comely Bank Centre clinical classroom using mannikins for practical activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Booking Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note that there are different booking processes, depending on your employer<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">For NHS Staff please book via eESS.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For other staff, who do not use NHS eESS:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-regular-font-size\">Please download and complete the booking form &#8211; <strong>one form per person please<\/strong>:                                    Then return completed form by email to:<strong><a href=\"mailto:loth.trainingandeducationcarehomes@nhs.scot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;loth.trainingandeducationcarehomes@nhs.scot<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-adf4db63 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/04\/External-Applicant-Booking-Form-B-Care-Home-Staff-V2-care-home-staff-no-cost-updated-2.doc\">DownLoad Booking Form<span class=\"wp-block-button__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox='0 0 16 11' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><polygon points='0 4.7 13.1180124 4.7 9.44099379 1 10.4347826 0 16 5.5 10.4347826 11 9.44099379 10 13.1180124 6.3 0 6.3'><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">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&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:loth.trainingandeducationcarehomes@nhs.scot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">loth.trainingandeducationcarehomes@nhs.scot<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assessment of Competency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-regular-font-size\">Depending on training and\/or skill to be undertaken there may be a requirement for assessment of workers\u2019 competency.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More information and guidance on how to assess competency across the health and social care partnerships can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/enabling-competency-assessment-across-health-and-social-care-in-the-lothians\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/enabling-competency-assessment-across-health-and-social-care-in-the-lothians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enabling Competency Assessment Across Health and Social Care in the Lothians page <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 17%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">This education package is only one of many offered to those working in care homes and care at home services across the Lothians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">To discover others and find out more information please use the <a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Education and Training Directory<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/image-3.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-10997 size-full\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Stoma Care study day is available for Clinical and Care Support Workers working in Health and Social Partnerships in Lothian. 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