PEG Feeding
Learning Outcomes
- Define PEG feeding and describe the purpose of a PEG tube.
- Identify common reasons why an individual may require PEG feeding.
- Describe the basic structure and function of a PEG tube.
- Explain the legal and professional responsibilities associated with PEG care, including consent, mental capacity and safeguarding.
- Describe how to promote dignity, choice, comfort and involvement in PEG-related care.
- Identify the checks required before administering PEG feed, fluids or prescribed medication.
- Explain safe positioning and the importance of following the individual’s prescribed feeding regime and care plan.
- Describe the safe administration of prescribed feed, water flushes and medication through a PEG tube.
- Explain how to carry out routine care of the PEG tube, external components, insertion site and surrounding skin
- Describe measures used to reduce infection, contamination and tube blockage.
- Recognise signs of infection, leakage, blockage, displacement, aspiration, feeding intolerance and deterioration.
- Explain the immediate actions and escalation procedures required when PEG-related concerns arise.
- Describe the importance of accurate recording, monitoring and reporting.
Aim
To provide learners with the knowledge and understanding required to safely support individuals with a PEG tube, recognise potential complications, maintain appropriate hygiene and infection-prevention practices, and respond correctly to concerns in line with the individual’s care plan, organisational policies and professional guidance.
Why Would Customers would Benefit from the PEG Feeding Training Course?
- Safer PEG support: Helps staff understand essential checks and follow individual feeding regimes and care plans.
- Increased staff confidence: Builds knowledge of PEG equipment, feeding, flushing and routine care.
- Reduced risks: Helps staff understand how to minimise infection, contamination and tube blockage.
- Early recognition of concerns: Enables staff to recognise potential complications and know when to seek help.
- Person-centred care: Promotes dignity, comfort and involvement for individuals receiving PEG feeding.
- Improved communication: Supports accurate recording, monitoring and reporting across the care team.
Key Benefits for Customers:
Safer care:
Understand essential checks, positioning and how to follow prescribed feeding regimes and care plans.
Greater staff confidence:
Build understanding of PEG equipment, feeding, flushing and medication safety within their role.
Reduced risks:
Learn how to minimise infection, contamination and tube blockage.
Earlier recognition of concerns:
Identify signs of leakage, displacement, aspiration or feeding intolerance and know when to escalate.
Person-centred support:
Promote dignity, comfort, choice and involvement during PEG care.
Improved recording:
Support accurate documentation, monitoring and communication across the care team.
Training supports staff knowledge; practical competency must also be assessed before staff undertake PEG care independently.
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PEG Feeding
Course
PEG Feeding
Level
2
Practical
No
Duration
2-3 Hours
Certificate Length
2 Years
Number of Delegates
12
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