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Stoma Care and Management Certification
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, wearing a stoma need not prevent anyone from enjoying their life to the fullest, including sports, physical activities, travel, and intimacy.
This course is written with a view 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
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Duration 3.75 hours
Certificate of completion
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