PEG Feeding Online Training

High Skills Training

• Foundations of PEG Feeding 27:36

  • 1: Welcome to the Course 02:00
  • 2: Section Overview of Foundations of PEG Feeding 01:46
  • 3: Purpose and Benefits of PEG Feeding 03:17
  • 4: Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System 03:39
  • 5: Indications and Contraindications for PEG Insertion 03:48
  • 6: Types and Components of Feeding Tubes 03:26
  • 7: Feeding Methods: Bolus and Continuous Systems 03:50
  • 8: Emotional and Psychological Aspects of PEG Feeding 03:40
  • 9: Pre Order Your Accredited Certificate 01:00
  • 10: Highlights of Foundations of PEG Feeding 01:10

• Placement and Initial Care 25:45

  • 11: Section Overview of Placement and Initial Care 01:47
  • 12: Consent and Decision-Making in PEG Insertion 03:46
  • 13: Multidisciplinary Roles in PEG Placement 04:09
  • 14: Immediate Post-Insertion Care and Observations 03:52
  • 15: Starting Feeds and Early Care Planning 03:33
  • 16: Balloon Water Checks and Maintenance 03:43
  • 17: Positioning and Comfort After Placement 03:53
  • 18: Highlights of Placement and Initial Care 01:02

• Routine Care and Infection Prevention 29:21

  • 19: Section Overview of Routine Care and Infection Prevention 01:33
  • 20: Daily Stoma Cleaning and Hygiene 05:05
  • 21: Tube Rotation and Fixation Management 05:05
  • 22: Hand Hygiene, PPE and Aseptic Techniques 05:04
  • 23: Oral and Stomal Care for PEG Patients 03:45
  • 24: Equipment Hygiene and Feed Safety 03:54
  • 25: Accurate Documentation of Care Activities 03:55
  • 26: Highlights of Routine Care and Infection Prevention 01:00

• Feeding and Medication Administration 27:55

  • 27: Section Overview of Feeding and Medication Administration 01:25
  • 28: Feed Preparation and Safety Checks 03:44
  • 29: Bolus Feeding: Gravity and Syringe Techniques 04:30
  • 30: Pump Feeding: Setup, Programming and Troubleshooting 04:34
  • 31: Flushing Protocols to Maintain Tube Patency 03:50
  • 32: Safe Medication Administration via PEG 04:35
  • 33: Patient Positioning to Prevent Aspiration 04:26
  • 34: Highlights of Feeding and Medication Administration 00:51

• Monitoring and Troubleshooting 27:14

  • 35: Section Overview of Monitoring and Troubleshooting 01:27
  • 36: Recognising Site Complications and Infections 03:29
  • 37: Preventing and Clearing Tube Blockages 03:59
  • 38: Managing Dislodgement and Tube Migration 03:57
  • 39: Addressing Gastrointestinal Complications 03:32
  • 40: Monitoring Hydration, Nutrition and Weight 04:33
  • 41: Reporting Incidents and Adverse Events 04:27
  • 42: Friendly Reminder 01:00
  • 43: Highlights of Monitoring and Troubleshooting 00:50

• Professional Competence and Governance 29:49

  • 44: Section Overview of Professional Competence and Governance 01:29
  • 45: Practical Skills and Simulation-Based Training 03:44
  • 46: Competency Frameworks and Assessment Sign-Off 04:21
  • 47: CPD Accreditation and Certification Requirements 04:30
  • 48: Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Referral Pathways 03:46
  • 49: Person-Centred and Dignity-Preserving Care 03:34
  • 50: Audit Tools and Quality Assurance in PEG Care 04:31
  • 51: Highlights of Professional Competence and Governance 00:54
  • 52: Self Assessment 02:00
  • 53: Congratulations 01:00

• Health & Safety at Work 34:00

  • 54: Health & Safety at Work 34:00

• Level 3 Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults 29:00

  • 55: Level 3 Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults 29:00

Course 1: PEG Feeding Online Training

Why Take This Course?

PEG feeding is a critical clinical intervention that requires precision, compassion, and strict adherence to safety protocols. This course is particularly valuable because it provides:

• Comprehensive Clinical Knowledge: Covering anatomy, placement, feeding methods, and complication management.
• Practical Care Skills: Step-by-step guidance on stoma cleaning, hygiene, flushing, and tube maintenance.
• Patient Safety Focus: Training on infection prevention, aspiration prevention, and safe handling of feeds and equipment.
• Professional Competence: Structured training aligned with competency frameworks and CPD accreditation.
• Person-Centred Approach: Emphasis on emotional well-being, dignity, and patient engagement.
• Troubleshooting Expertise: Equips learners to recognise and manage complications effectively, reducing hospital readmissions.
• Governance and Quality Assurance: Understanding of documentation, SOPs, audits, and accountability in PEG care.

Curriculum: PEG Feeding Online Training

Section 1: Foundations of PEG Feeding

Section 2: Placement and Initial Care

Section 3: Routine Care and Infection Prevention

Section 4: Feeding and Medication Administration

Section 5: Monitoring and Troubleshooting

Section 6: Professional Competence and Governance

Course 2: Health & Safety at Work

Course 3:Level 3 Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

This course prepares you with the skills and knowledge required to enter this field. After completing the course, you can consider attending the following programs to get more professional certification:

• Dysphagia Awareness and Management Training – Certified course focused on understanding swallowing difficulties, recognising signs and risks of dysphagia, and applying safe management strategies to support individuals with eating and drinking needs.
• Nutrition and Hydration in Health and Social Care – Accredited course covering the importance of balanced nutrition and adequate hydration, identifying malnutrition and dehydration risks, and promoting safe and effective dietary support in care settings.
• Advanced Gastrostomy Care Training – Certified course focused on the safe management of gastrostomy feeding, including tube care, feeding procedures, complication recognition, infection prevention, and supporting individuals with long-term nutritional needs.

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This course is ideal for:

• Nurses and Healthcare Assistants: Professionals working in hospitals, care homes, or community settings where PEG feeding is required.
  
  
• Dietitians and Nutritionists: Specialists responsible for planning and monitoring patient nutritional support.
  
  
• Carers and Support Workers: Individuals providing direct care for patients with PEG needs at home or in residential facilities.
  
  
• Medical and Nursing Students: Those preparing for clinical practice require knowledge of enteral feeding methods.
  
  
• Allied Health Professionals: Occupational therapists, physiotherapists, or speech and language therapists contributing to multidisciplinary PEG care.
  
  
• Family Members and Informal Carers: Relatives providing day-to-day support for PEG-fed patients under professional guidance.
  
  

No prior PEG experience is required—this course is suitable for both beginners and experienced professionals looking to update or formalise their knowledge.

Potential job roles in the UK:

• PEG Feeding Specialist
• Nutritional Care Assistant
• Healthcare Assistant
• Clinical Support Worker
• Care Home Support Worker
• Rehabilitation Assistant
• Community Care Worker
• Home Care / Live-in Carer
• Patient Care Assistant
• PEG Feeding Nurse Support
• Enteral Feeding Technician
• Dietetic Assistant
• Tube Feeding Coordinator

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