Non-Accredited Training

Bowel Care

This course discusses the anatomy and physiology of the bowel. Students will gain the ability to carry out infection prevention and control, as well as, the provision of bowel care interventions, including the use of micro enemas. Students will also learn the correct hydration, nutrition and way of care for positive client outcomes.

    • NDIS Code of Conduct, Practice Standards and High Intensity Skill Descriptors

    • Develop knowledge of the gastrointestinal system anatomy and physiology, including the mouth, swallowing, oesophagus, gastric centre, small intestine, colon, rectum and the anus

    • Understand basic dysfunction of the bowel

    • Medications for bowel dysfunction

    • Develop an understanding of how to assist clients with everyday nutrition, hydration and activity to promote healthy bowel function

    • Acquire knowledge and develop skills in the administration of bowel medication

    • Identify when issues may occur with bowel care

    • Infection prevention and control

    • Identify various methods of investigations for bowel dysfunctions including Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, Gut Transit Studies, Barium Meal, Barium Enema and Proctoscopy

    • The role of infection prevention and control including hand hygiene and the use of appropriate PPE 

    • Scope of Practice, Competency and Escalation Protocols

    1. Insertion of a micro-enema  

    Students must complete all practicals to pass the course

    • 3 hours

    (Refresh every 2 years)

    • Kent Town

    • Stirling

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    A minimum of 2 participants is required for class to commence

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*2024 Fee schedule

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