This course is for Primary Care NETP Nurses
Use your group enrolment key, for example:
- 2022September
- 2023February
For registered nurses working with patients who have gastrostomy feeding tubes
Approximate course length: 2 hours
Course contact:
Sasha Drennan (sasha.drennan@waitematadhb.govt.nz (0211196879))
or Fiona Williams (fiona.willimas@waitematadhb.govt.nz (021329608))
About this course:
Kia ora! The overall aim of this course is for the registered nurse
to understand and demonstrate safe management of gastrostomy tube
management
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of what gastrostomy feeding is
- Demonstrate and understand the specific nursing requirements of an individual with a gastrostomy tube
- Understand and demonstrate competent practice in changing a gastrostomy tube
- Demonstrate validation technique
The online learning is coupled with three face to face study days, on total giving 60 CPD hours,
Applications for the NOAH course can be obtained by contacting Sasha Drennan (WDHB).
This course is part of the blended package focusing on the care of the adult client within the primary health setting with a tracheostomy or laryngectomy.
Tracheostomy care is complex and requires fundamental knowledge of anatomy and physiology prior to moving to the complex clinical skills or providing advice for tracheostomy management.
This program is for those working in the community setting who are assisting in the management of patients with trachesotomy and or laryngectomy and may need to provide interdisciplinary advice or knowledge.
The following modules will focus upon aspects of care including, understanding anatomy and physiology of a tracheostomy and laryngectomy, stoma management, inner tube/dressing/ tie changing, and suctioning.
A further practical session is required to obtain certification.
For registered nurses working with patients who have gastrostomy feeding tubes
Approximate course length: 2 hours
Course contact:
About this course:
Kia ora! The overall aim of this course is for the registered nurse
to understand and demonstrate safe management of gastrostomy tube
management
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of what gastrostomy feeding is
- Demonstrate and understand the specific nursing requirements of an individual with a gastrostomy tube
- Understand and demonstrate competent practice in changing a gastrostomy tube
- Demonstrate validation technique
Who is this for: All nurses working within a primary health care setting need to be able to provide treatment to those who may develop an anaphylactic reaction while receiving a medication the community or clinical setting.
Learning objectives:
- To be able to recognize the symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction
- To differentiate between an anaphylactic reaction and a faint
- To be confident in the administration of the correct dose of adrenaline in an emergency situation in the community or clinical setting
- To understand the nurses professional responsibility and accountability when using standing orders
