Neurogenic Bowel Education Course for Carers
Date: To be confirmed
Venue: In-person course at the National Rehabilitation Hospital, A96 RPN4
Details: Courses run from 10.00am – 2.00pm.
Cost: €50 per attendee
Intended Audience:
This course is intended for Healthcare Assistants, Carers, and Family and Friends of those living with Spinal Cord Injury.
Course Aims:
To provide attendees with the knowledge required for the practical management of the neurogenic bowel care for individuals living with a spinal cord injury.
Carers and Healthcare Assistants can provide neurogenic bowel care, usually under the clinical guidance of a Staff Nurse (depending on their employer) and in line with local policies, procedures and guidelines.
Course Objectives:
This programme provides information on the theoretical and practical skills needed to support a neurogenic bowel care programme. This will include a practical workshop on the clinical aspects of performing digital rectal examination (DRE), insertion of a suppository, digital rectal stimulation (DRS), and digital removal of faeces (DRF). The course will also include a session on complications, colostomy and trans-anal irrigation (TAI) in relation to neurogenic bowel dysfunction.
The workshop is delivered with interactive learning sessions allowing participants to be involved in the learning process to progress their understanding.
Certification – All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance. Competence is not assessed or certified at the course . Competence needs to be achieved locally.
Facilitator:
Paula Keane, Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Spinal Cord Injury / Dysfunction
Course Information
Registration: 9.30am – including tea and coffee on arrival
Details: Courses run from 10.00am – 2.00pm. Course starts at 10.00am sharp (late attendees cannot be facilitated).
*Please allow time for processing of your visitor badges at security
Cost: €50 per attendee, including morning tea, coffee and light lunch
Delegates: Suitable for all family, friends and carers of an individual living with spinal cord injury.
Places Available: there are 10 places available on this course
Booking Deadline: Closing date for bookings is 7 working days before course date
How to Book: The online booking form (link below) must be completed, including proof of payment details (bank transfer receipt or purchase order number).
This course is in high demand so a place will only be confirmed when payment is received.
Please note in the event that you are unable to attend the course, a 24-hour cancellation policy applies
Confirmation: Bookings will be confirmed when payment is received – a confirmation email will be issued.
For further information, please contact academicdept@nrh.ie
Link to Booking Form here…