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.

(**Use code HILLSBDAY25 for 25% Off Stirling Campus Training At Checkout)

    • 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

  • Group Booking 1-5 People Cost:

    Group Booking 6-10 People Cost*:

    • $950

    (**Use code HILLSBDAY25 for 25% Off Stirling Campus Training At Checkout)

    • This course is for group bookings only

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*2024 Fee schedule: This cost includes a face-to-face training session for up to 10 staff, held at either our City or Hills premises. Includes practical and theory components onsite. For more information including group bookings or off-site travel, please contact Admin 08 7113 3071 or admin@yourlearningportal.com.au

**Discount code can only be used towards training at our Stirling Campus. Training must be purchased before Sunday the 22nd of December 2024, on selected training.

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