PEG Feeding Training Course

This PEG Feeding training course is a vital course for any staff that deals with service users who utilise a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy). Learners will become familiar with the methods and reasons for PEG feeding.

When PEG feeding is used, there are risks of bacterial contamination which can lead to infection and associated complications. Our PEG Feeding training online course will teach you the correct infection control and possible complications to ensure the procedure is done safely and correctly. This PEG Feeding e-learning course will also teach your staff what a PEG is, how nutrition and hydration are important, the procedures for administrating feed and medication, and a demonstration on how to set up equipment, the use of the syringe and recognise alarms and ultimately answer the question what is PEG feeding.

Upon completion of this course, learners will be certified and can download and print their PEG Feeding certificate.

This online CPD accredited PEG Feeding training course is designed for those working in the health and social care sector and who comes in regular contact with patients who utilise a PEG.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this online PEG Feed training course, learners should know and understand the following: 

What a PEG is
– Have an awareness of what a PEG is
Anatomy and physiology
– Label related anatomy and physiology
Nutrition and hydration
– Discuss nutrition and hydration relevant to an individual with a PEG. Recognise signs and symptoms of dehydration
Indicators
– Identify indicators of having a PEG
Risks involved
– List the risks involved in having a PEG
Procedures for administration
– The procedures for administering feed and medication
Possible complications
– Consider possible complications and discuss how to recognise, report and action
Person centred care relevant to PEG
– Discuss Person centred care relevant to PEG including documentation and infection control

Course Outline

The key points covered in this course are:

• Have an awareness of what a PEG is
• Label related anatomy and physiology
• Discuss nutrition and hydration relevant to an individual with a PEG. Recognise signs and symptoms of dehydration
• Identify indicators of having a PEG
• List the risks involved in having a PEG
• The procedures for administering feed and medication
• Consider possible complications and discuss how to recognise, report and action
• Discuss Person centred care relevant to PEG including documentation and infection control

Duration:
This course takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate.

Entry and Level:
There are no barriers to entry on this training online course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

Certification:
On completion of this online course, either download your certificate or access it at a later date online.

Accreditation:
This course is CPD accredited and delivered by a Skills for Care endorsed provider. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.