Enteral Feeding (PEG Feeding)
Practical training for support workers assisting clients with enteral (PEG) feeding, covering feeding protocols, wound care, medication administration, and duty of care.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Mode: In-Person
- Level: All levels
- Certificate included
About This Course
This course provides care workers with the knowledge and hands-on skills required to safely support clients with enteral feeding via a PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) tube. Participants learn feeding schedules, flushing techniques, medication administration via tube, insertion site care, and the legal responsibilities involved in this high-care procedure.
What You'll Learn
Who Is This Course For?
New and existing care workers who support clients requiring enteral (PEG) feeding in disability or aged care settings.
What's Included
- ✓ Staff responsibilities in enteral feeding
- ✓ Enteral feeding fundamentals and definitions
- ✓ Overview of the human digestive system
- ✓ PEG feeding variations and types
- ✓ Feeding schedule protocols
- ✓ Medication administration via enteral tube
- ✓ Proper flushing techniques
- ✓ Wound and insertion site maintenance
- ✓ Legal duty of care obligations
- ✓ Hands-on skill demonstrations
Delivery & Format
Available Sessions
Choose a date that works for you. All sessions are small-group, facilitator-led workshops.