This course is designed to equip you with fundamental principles and best practices in stoma care support, guiding you towards delivering exceptional care. It emphasizes the importance of adhering to local policies and guidelines specific to your organization, underlining the responsibility of all staff members to be familiar with and comply with these standards. By understanding and implementing these principles, you'll be able to offer comprehensive support to individuals with stomas, addressing their physical and emotional needs with dignity, privacy, and respect.

The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including the types of stomas, appropriate stoma products, and how to change a stoma bag effectively, while also highlighting the significance of effective communication, understanding potential cultural and religious influences on care, recognizing common complications, and managing infection control. This training is your foundation for contributing to the well-being and quality of life of those requiring stoma care, ensuring practices align with your organization's policies and the highest standards of care.

• Understanding a Stoma and the Need for Stoma Surgery
• Three Main Types of Stoma
• Supporting Someone with Stoma Care
• Main Types of Stoma Bags and Their Use
• Changing a Stoma Bag
• Importance of Communication
• Cultural and Religious Influences on Stoma Care
• Recognising Common Stoma Complications
• Concerns of People Living with Stomas
• Infection Control in Stoma Care
• Documentation for Stoma Care