PEG feeding (care and administration)

About this course

This training course aims to familiarise participants with the reason and methods of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy feeding.
This PEG Feeding course is vital for any staff who comes into contact regularly with service users who utilise a PEG or any other enteral feeding tubes (NG, NJ, ND, JEJE, RIG etc).

The end goal of this full-day (4-6 hour) PEG Feeding training course is to enhance your staff’s knowledge and practical skills around enteral feeding, resulting in better service user experiences.

Our refresher PEG training is a half-day session.

Course summary

• PEG OVERVIEW: Define what PEG is. List the reasons for having a PEG inserted. Describe the differences between NG, JEJE, PEG, NG and how that may impact care. Label the relevant A&P.
• COMPLICATIONS: Identify complications that may occur and how to report them. State what action to take within scope of practice and how to report concerns within the workplace.
• NUTRITION & HYDRATION: List the types of feed within the workplace. Define what dehydration is and how to prevent/ recognise it. Identify ways of observing weight loss/ gain.
• INFECTION CONTROL: Summarise the importance of efficient infection prevention techniques for the individual, staff, PEG and stoma care. Identify PPE within the workplace. Describe the correct handwashing technique.
• PERSON-CENTRED CARE: Mouth-care. Documentation. Individual needs. Privacy and dignity. Consent and the right to refuse.
• MEDICATION OVERVIEW: List the forms of medication most suited to PEG. Explain the importance of medication reviews and ensuring accurate forms of medication suitable for PEG are available.
• EQUIPMENT: Demonstrate correct use of pump and syringe. Demonstrate the correct procedure for administering medications.