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.
Course Overview
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.
Topics Covered
- 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
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Safely set up and administer enteral feeds according to the feeding plan
- Perform correct flushing techniques before and after feeding
- Recognise and respond to complications such as blockage or site infection
- Maintain the insertion site in accordance with care plan requirements
- Document enteral feeding accurately and report concerns appropriately
Who Is This Course For?
New and existing care workers who support clients requiring enteral (PEG) feeding in disability or aged care settings.
Assessment
Question-based evaluation and practical skills assessment.
Ready to Book This Training?
We deliver this course at your workplace across metro and regional NSW, or via Zoom. Contact us to discuss dates, group sizes, and pricing.