Gastrostomy (PEG) Awareness

This 3-hour training provides a comprehensive understanding of gastrostomy tubes and instructs on the safe administration of a gastrostomy feed. It aims to enhance your knowledge and confidence in supporting pupils who are tube-fed.

Training covers the different types of feeding tubes, how feeds are administered and sets out the principles and safety aspects that relate to administering tube feeds. It also includes how to manage an emergency should the tube come out.

This relaxed and informative programme is delivered by highly experienced Registered Nurses with current clinical expertise in this field.

Course content:

What is a gastrostomy?
Indications for a gastrostomy
Types of gastrostomy tubes
Basic principles of care for gastrostomy tubes
Infection control
Care of feeding equipment
Administration of feeds – bolus and pumps
Dealing with common problems
Emergency management if a gastrostomy tube dislodges
Individual Health Care Plans
Record keeping

A Certificate of Attendance is awarded on completion of the course.

The cost is £450 for groups of up to 16 people, with quotes available for larger numbers.

The training can be delivered at your venue* or virtually, face-to-face, on a date and time that suits you.

For further details and bookings, please contact us at 020 8720 6635 or via email at info@teachhealth.co.uk. Alternatively, you can complete our booking enquiry form, and we will promptly get back to you.

* Face-to-face training is offered to venues in London, Essex, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Booking Enquiry

We offer flexible training options to suit your needs, including:
- Virtual face-to-face training – Staff can join from multiple locations, whether in a group setting, on individual computers, or from remote offices.
- In-person training – Delivered at your venue for a hands-on experience.
All training is tailored to your specific requirements and can be scheduled at a time that suits you, including evenings and weekends.

If you would like to book or discuss any of the courses, please complete the form below, and we will get back to you.

Alternatively contact us at 020 8720 6635 or email us at info@teachhealth.co.uk
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