Aim of Program:

The aim of the program is to provide a contemporary overview of colorectal nursing and stoma-related issues to Division 2 Registered Nurses.

Program Structure:

The program consists of interactive classroom-based instruction plus group-work and presentations.

Program Eligibility:

The program is open to Division 2 Nurses who wish to expand their knowledge base in stoma-related nursing care

Program Enrolment

The program is limited to 30 participants

Program Outline:

Topics and skills to be covered in the program include:

• GIT disorders & stoma-related terminology
• Surgery that will result in a stoma
• Understanding the different types of stomas
• Post-operative stoma care in the acute setting
• Stoma related complications
• Nutrition for people with a stoma
• Introduction to product selection
• Pigtail Drain Tubes
• Colostomy Irrigation
• Product Display
• Group Work - Case Scenario
• Group Presentations Test and Finish

Facilitators:

Diana Hayes Clinical Nurse Consultant / Stomal Therapy; Western Health

Presenters:

Diana Hayes
Jason Gordon Territory Manager Coloplast

Please email diana.hayes@wh.org.au for a brochure.

Details:

Date: Wednesday July 15 2009
Time: 0900 - 1630
Venue: Mavis Mitchell Seminar Room Western Hospital Gordon Street Footscray Cost for external applicants is $160, morning tea and lunch is included.