Stoma

  • Author: L Kelly
  • Level: Introduction
  • Study time: 1 hour and 6 minutes
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Lesson series
Caring for individuals with a stoma requires knowledge, skill, and compassion. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of stomas, including colostomies, ileostomies, and urostomies, as well as PEG feeding and tracheostomies. You’ll learn about the reasons for stoma creation, the types of drainage systems, potential complications, and essential care techniques to support individuals with dignity and comfort. Whether managing a new stoma or supporting long-term care, this training equips you with the expertise to ensure proper hygiene, skin care, and overall wellbeing.
  • Video time: 1 hour and 6 minutes
  • Quiz: 1
  • Assessment: 1
Lesson series

Why this course is important?


Stoma care is a critical aspect of healthcare support, as improper care can lead to discomfort, infections, and complications for the person receiving care. By understanding the different types of stomas, their purpose, and the best practices for management, you can help maintain health, dignity, and quality of life for individuals living with a stoma. This course also ensures that you can identify and report any issues early, preventing complications and providing the highest standard of care.
Meet the instructor

Leigh Kelly

Leigh Kelly is a New Zealand Registered Nurse who has been working with the elderly and disabled since 1974. Her ADN focused on young physically disabled.

She has been a Charge Nurse at Kenepuru and Greenlane Hospitals Continuing Care Wards, owned her own dementia specific rest home and worked and managed rest homes.

She also has vast experience as a RN in continuing care facilities.
Patrick Jones - Course author