Bowel Care
3 hours
Face-to-face
See below for Group Booking cost
Kent Town or Stirling Campus
About Course
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.
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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
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Insertion of a micro-enema
Students must complete all practicals to pass the course.
Delivery Mode
This course is delivered face-to-face and no self-study is required.
Course Duration
3 hours
Refresh every 2 years.
Course Location
Kent Town Campus
Level 1/81 Fullarton Road, Kent Town, SA, 5067
Stirling Campus
2/27 Mount Barker Road, Stirling, SA, 5152
*Course Fee
For Group Booking cost, please contact us
A minimum of 2 participants is required for class to commence.
To book, please contact us
Please ensure you have read our Terms and Conditions
*2025 Fee Schedule