Category: High Intensity Support Courses

Ostomy and Stoma Care

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Ostomy and Stoma Care is a practical, clinical skills program designed to provide disability and aged care workers with the confidence to support participants living with a stoma. This course covers the fundamental principles of stoma health, appliance management, and skin integrity to ensure high-quality, person-centred care.

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Ostomy and Stoma Care

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Timeframe

Approx. 1.5–2 hours total

Instruction

English

Delivery

100% online (mobile + desktop)

Recognition

Instant digital certificate on completion

Verification

Official Gateway

Support Access admin@emasterhub.com.au

course fee

$20 AUD

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Course Overview

It focuses on the physical and emotional aspects of living with an ostomy, providing staff with the essential tools to prevent complications and support a participant’s independence and dignity.

What You’ll Learn

By completing this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the different types of stomas (Colostomy, Ileostomy, and Urostomy).
Identify the characteristics of a healthy stoma and surrounding skin.
Perform safe and hygienic pouch changes and appliance disposal.
Recognise common complications such as leakage, skin irritation, and parastomal hernias.
Monitor output and understand the dietary impacts on stoma management.
Support the psychological well-being and privacy of participants.
Document care accurately and identify when to escalate to a Stomal Therapy Nurse.

Course Modules

Understanding Ostomies
Perform Safe Ostomy Care Procedures
Identify and Address Common Ostomy Issues
Compliance with Standards and Regulations

Designed For

Personal Care Workers and Disability Support Workers.
Enrolled Nurses seeking a skills refresher.
Community health workers providing in-home support.
Facility managers ensuring staff compliance with high-care needs.
Care coordinators responsible for the customization of individual health care plans.

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