Assisting with Ostomy Care

Assisting with Ostomy Care

An Ostomy is a surgically created opening in the body to discharge body wastes. Assisting with Ostomy Care is designed for caregivers who are in charge of providing care and maintenance of the ostomy and the surrounding skin. This course will provide an overview of the different types of ostomies, the care and maintenance of the ostomy, and the role of the caregiver in assisting with ostomy care. The course will also cover living with an ostomy's emotional and psychosocial aspects.

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Overview

Details
  • Lessons: 5
  • Number of tests: 2
  • Hours: 1.0 hours
  • Students who are studying this course: 244
What you will learn
  • Types of Ostomies
  • Ostomy Care and Maintenance
  • Role of Caregiver in Ostomy Care
  • Psychosocial Aspects of Ostomy
  • Dealing with Complications

Lessons

    • Introduction to OstomiesIntroduction to Ostomies
    • 5 mins
    • Understanding Different Types of OstomiesUnderstanding Different Types of Ostomies
    • 5 mins
    • Ostomy Care and MaintenanceOstomy Care and Maintenance
    • 9 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Coping with Emotional and Psychosocial Aspects of an OstomyCoping with Emotional and Psychosocial Aspects of an Ostomy
    • 4 mins
    • Dealing with Potential Ostomy Care ComplicationsDealing with Potential Ostomy Care Complications
    • 6 mins
    • Exam- Assisting with Ostomy Care Exam- Assisting with Ostomy Care
    • 15 mins

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