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Aim
This basic to intermediate course builds on existing knowledge and skills in the management of enteral tube feeding. It is designed to enhance confidence and competence in everyday clinical practice in adult enteral nutrition.
This course is designed to support newly qualified Band 5 dietitians (with less than two years of experience), as well as those who are new to enteral feeding. It aims to help develop safe, effective, and evidence-based practice. The course is also suitable for dietitians returning to practice who wish to refresh and review their competencies
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of enteral tube feeding routes, including methods of insertion and the different tube types available.
- Plan safe and appropriate enteral feeding regimens, selecting feeding route, formula, and method of administration based on individual patient needs.
- Identify complications of enteral feeding and implement appropriate adjustments to treatment.
- Select and apply appropriate nutritional monitoring parameters to evaluate and optimise patient outcomes.
- Demonstrate professional accountability in decision-making related to enteral feeding.
- Recognise when to escalate concerns and work effectively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe patient care.
- Communicate enteral feeding plans clearly to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
- Support patient understanding and engagement with enteral nutrition where appropriate.
- Apply evidence-based practice in the selection and management of enteral feeding regimens.
- Demonstrate awareness of current guidelines and best practice in adult enteral nutrition.
- Understand and apply ethical principles in enteral feeding, including consent, capacity, and best interest decision-making.
Programme
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09:00 |
Arrival |
13:00 |
Designing feeding regimens |
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09:30 |
Welcome and Introductions |
13:30 |
Effective monitoring and management of complications
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09:45 |
Fundamentals of Enteral Feeding
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14:15 |
Medication management |
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10:00 |
Ethical Principles of Enteral Feeding
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14:45 |
Break
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10:20 |
Break |
15:00 |
Application of ethical considerations
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10:30 |
Feeding Routes: Gastric & Post Pyloric tubes |
15:20 |
Consolidation of learning |
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11:30 |
Complications and management of feeding tubes |
16:00 |
Q&A and Close |
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12:15 |
Lunch Break |
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Upcoming Dates