Stoma Management
Urostomy, Ileostomy & Colostomy Care
For Community Health & Disability Support Workers
The Course
This course provides an opportunity for community health and disability support workers to develop the required knowledge and skills to support clients with stoma management.
NDIS Skills Descriptors
This course meets the requirements for support workers according to the NDIS Practice Standards 2022
Follow personal hygiene and infection control procedures
Basic anatomical knowledge of the eliminatory system
Skin and stoma care; equipment and related functions
Replace and dispose of bags as required
Monitor skin condition and keep stoma area clean
Recognise and respond/report problems such as blockages, signs of deteriorating health or infection
Maintain charts/records
Procedures for safe positioning and monitoring
Common risks and indicators of malfunction and understanding when to involve a health practitioner
Practical Activities
Attendees will have an opportunity to demonstrate using stoma appliances.
Duration of the course is 2.5 hours
Attendees will receive a certificate on completion of the course.
Certificates are valid for one year.