Thousands of people in the UK undergo stoma surgeries and live with stomas. While having a stoma can be stressful during the initial stages, a person can feel more confident once they understand how to change stoma pouches, maintain hygiene and prevent leakage.
The good news is that wearing a stoma need not prevent anyone from enjoying their life to the fullest, including sport, physical activity, travel and intimacy.
This course is written to help raise awareness of what stomas are, why they are created and the factors involved in the day-to-day management of stomas.
You Will Learn:
- What a stoma is and the different health conditions that lead to the creation of a stoma
- Common patient concerns regarding stoma care
- The different types of stomas
- How to measure stoma size and the factors that determine the best location for a stoma
- The different types of stoma pouches available and their features
- The stoma pouch changing process and how to determine when a pouch needs to be changed
- How to manage diet, sleep, sport, work and travel while living with a stoma
- Potential problems that can arise while living with a stoma
- How a stoma care nurse can provide guidance
The course comprises 5 modules and around 3.75 hours of learning, each with a quiz.
This course sits within our Care courses and our wider CPD Courses collection. Browse our full training programmes for related care qualifications.
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