Ostomy Care
Hours: 0.50
The presence of a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy can cause many complications for the individual, such as skin breakdown. To prevent these complications, it is imperative that caregivers know how to properly care for all types of ostomies. In this course you will learn about types of ostomies and basic ostomy care. Depending on your scope of practice, you may not be allowed to perform all of the tasks outlined in this course. Always follow your organization’s policies and procedures.
The presence of a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy can cause many complications for the individual, such as skin breakdown. To prevent these complications, it is imperative that caregivers know how to properly care for all types of ostomies. In this course you will learn about types of ostomies and basic ostomy care. Depending on your scope of practice, you may not be allowed to perform all of the tasks outlined in this course. Always follow your organization’s policies and procedures.
Non-Licensed Direct Care (DSP, HHA, CNA, DCW, PCA, IHA, NA)
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.
This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO1832046
Pennsylvania Personal Care Home Administrators
This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.
Differentiate between a colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy.
Describe the procedure for caring for an ostomy.
Identify abnormal observations related to ostomies.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: Ostomy Care
A. Stoma
B. Colostomy
C. Ileostomy
D. Urostomy
E. 1-Piece or 2-Piece Systems
F. Equipment
G. Look at the Ostomy
H. Empty the Pouch
I. Change the Ostomy System
J. Additional Tips
K. Review
L. Summary
Section 3: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Course Contributors
C. Resources
D. References
E. Congratulations!
F. Exam
Staff Writer: Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN
Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN worked as a critical care nurse in an Intensive Care Unit of a community hospital and that experience provided significant training in caring for older adults. Her experience and knowledge led her to nursing education where she taught at a community college as she received her Master's in Nurse Education at Western Carolina University. As a nursing instructor, she spent time in many types of care settings including medical-surgical inpatient and community living centers. Her passion for education and training has most recently led her to a position as Subject Matter Expert and Content Writer for Relias. She is currently developing her medical writing skills through the University of California San Diego's medical writing program. Disclosure: Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Direct Care Workers; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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