• Participants must have the physical capacity to perform the practical demonstrations such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and performing rescue breathing techniques on manikins

• Pre-course study: Students may be required to undertake online pre-course work prior to attending the face to face session depending on the course delivery mode.

• Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.

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Item Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Priority Health Care Training center.

The duration of the course will be 8 hours

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the purpose and benefits of PEG feeding.

2. Describe the PEG insertion procedure and the roles of healthcare professionals involved.

3. Safely administer enteral nutrition through a PEG tube.

4. Recognise potential complications related to PEG feeding and understand appropriate responses.

5. Demonstrate proper PEG tube care and maintenance techniques.

6. Communicate effectively with healthcare teams, patients, and their families regarding PEG feeding.

Module 1: Introduction to PEG Feeding

• Definition and purpose of PEG feeding

• Conditions necessitating PEG tube placement

• Benefits and risks of PEG feeding

Module 2: PEG Insertion Procedure

• Step-by-step overview of the PEG insertion procedure

• Roles of medical professionals during insertion

• Pre-procedure preparations and patient consent

Module 3: Enteral Nutrition and Medication Administration

• Types of enteral nutrition formulas

• Calculating and administering feeding volumes

• Safe administration of medications through a PEG tube

Module 4: Complications and Troubleshooting

• Common complications associated with PEG feeding

• Signs, symptoms, and preventive measures

• Actions to take in case of complications

Module 5: PEG Tube Care and Maintenance

• Daily cleaning and hygiene practices

• Flushing the PEG tube to prevent blockages

• Securing and dressing the PEG site

Module 6: Communication and Documentation

• Collaborating with healthcare teams

• Effective communication with patients and their families

• Accurate documentation of PEG feeding and care

Module 7: Ethical and Legal Considerations

• Respecting patient autonomy and informed consent

• Legal and ethical responsibilities of personal care workers

• Reporting concerns and observations to appropriate personnel

Module 8: Practical Skills Demonstration

• Hands-on practice of PEG tube administration and care

• Responding to simulated complications

• Role-play scenarios for effective communication

• Written assessment: Multiple-choice and short-answer questions to evaluate theoretical knowledge.

• Practical assessment: Hands-on demonstration of PEG feeding procedure and care techniques.

• Scenario-based assessment: Role-play scenarios to assess communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

Will work on this and may reword the practical assessment

• Course handbook with detailed content, procedures, and references

• Visual aids, diagrams, and videos illustrating PEG insertion and care

• Practice PEG tubes for hands-on training

• Sample enteral nutrition formulas and medication administration tools