Nutrition is a MUST for everybody, no matter how you get it. Food is fuel.
This training ensures safety and dignity, fostering trust and respectful care. Ultimately, it's a vital component of comprehensive healthcare education that enables positive outcomes and upholds compassionate care principles.
The Importance of this Course
Enteral feeding training is of utmost importance for nurses and support workers as it directly impacts the nutritional well-being and overall health of people who are unable to consume food orally. You need to be well-versed in enteral feeding techniques to ensure that patients receive the appropriate nutrients and hydration through feeding tubes. Without proper training, there is an increased risk of complications such as aspiration pneumonia, tube dislodgment, or infection, which can have serious consequences for the patient's health. Training equips you with the knowledge and skills to manage dysphasia and administer enteral feeding safely and effectively.
Dysphagia, Enteral Feeding and Meal time Preparation Curriculum
- Module 4- Dysphagia, Enteral Feeding, meal time planning-Educational Material
- Oral Suctioning
- Quiz - Dysphagia, Meal time planning, Enteral (Naso-Gastric/P.E.G Tube) Feeding and Oral Suctioning
- Learning Pathways for Dysphagia, Meal time preparation,Enteralfeeding(P.E.Gfeeding)andoralsuctioning (printable pdf)
- Easy Read document for family and friends. pdf -Mealtime Preparation
THE STEPS
Upon completion of any Primary Training
Module A opens the gateway to working hands-on with high intensity customers
MODULE A | COMPLETE PRIMARY TRAINING | Engage and reflect on learned content and your new deepened understanding.
LEARNING PATHWAY | Real-world Applications and Risk Mitigation - (The Gateway is Open).
Commence work with your customers. Undertake care with new skills and knowledge.
You have been shown industry practice standards, now follow the Learning Pathways to display your skills and if needed identify differences to practice standards.
Help your customer or identify risk, this is what makes each person unique. If the customer does it differently that's ok. Differences are acknowledged, mitigated where possible and recorded in the risk register.
(Print out this form and complete as evidence of your knowledge and skills)
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MODULE B | DECLARATION OF COMPETENCE | NDIS High Intensity Descriptor Practice Standards | - Reaffirm foundational skills, meet industry standards and protocols.
Competency issued when all above criteria met (go to Module 4B, see below).
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C MODULES | ANNUAL REFRESHER | Professional Development, Career Planning, and Lifelong Learning | - Inspire ongoing learning and professional growth, while also staying up-to-date with your credentials via our Annual Competency Refreshers.
Compulsory to remain high intensity competent (go to Module 4C, see below).
Suggestion: Repeat Primary Training before completing this module. Industry updates are added to Primary Training.
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Declaration of Competence
and Annual Refresher
Module 4B - Dysphagia Competence
Module 4C - Annual refresher
NDIS Approved Competence
Enteral feeding training is vital from a patient-centered perspective. Nurses and support workers who are well-trained in enteral feeding can provide more compassionate and empathetic care. They can address the people's concerns and discomfort, educate them on the procedure, and involve them in decision-making, thus promoting a sense of autonomy and dignity. This not only enhances the people's experience but also contributes to improved outcomes, making enteral feeding training an indispensable component of comprehensive education.
12 Monthly Refresher Required by NDIS
The skills and knowledge in High Intensity supports present some of the highest risks for participants. Regularly refreshing your knowledge and skills is an essential part of staying competent and up-to-date in any field, the NDIS requires a refresher every 12 months as new medical knowledge can change from time to time to updated practices.
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