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Peg Feeding Short Course

Issued by Developing Personnel Training & Consultancy

The earner has obtained the knowledge and skills required to care and support the person with feeding, assist in the care and management of the PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) and appreciate the significance of the tube.

Type Learning
Time Hours

Additional Details

Skills

PEG Feeding Administration and Management

Earning Criteria

Attended a 3 hour workshop covering the following topics: What is a PEG, Why a PEG is inserted, How is the PEG managed, Feeding Regimes, Management of the tube and gastrostomy site, Administration of nutrients, fluids and medications, Identification and management of common problems, A practical session for participants to show competency in feeding via a PEG tube,