Course Aims

To provide underpinning knowledge associated with best practice for performing safe and effective stoma care. To raise awareness of the legal implications of the NMC and organisational policies regarding stoma care.

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss legal and professional responsibilities associated with performing stoma care with local and national guidance.
• Follow procedures for gaining consent and correct documentation.
• Describe relevant anatomy.
• Explain the different types of stoma and their indications.
• Understand the need to manage health and safety risk.
• Identify and discuss the range of available equipment.
• Describe the different aspects of daily stoma care routines.
• Outline the importance of effective communication and understand the need for sensitivity and reassurance.
• Explain the need for correctly following procedures to minimise the risk of infection.
• Recognise any problems and know what action to take.