Course detail
PEG Feeding and Enteral Nutrition Awareness
A comprehensive introduction to percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), other enteral feeding routes, safe support, person-centred decisions, complications and escalation. Designed for care workers and nurses in care homes, domiciliary care, supported living and related services. Learners will understand how to recognise risks, follow individual care plans and communicate with the multidisciplinary team.
Topics
23
Duration
1.4h
Quiz pass mark
100%
Course structure
Learning path
Topics are completed in order before the final assessment unlocks.
Course description
1. Understanding enteral nutrition
2. Feeding routes and devices
3. Assessment and clinical decisions
4. Law, regulation and accountability
5. Consent, capacity and choice
6. Roles and competency boundaries
7. Individualised care planning
8. Feed prescriptions and hydration
9. Hygiene and infection prevention
10. Before feeding: safety checks
11. Positioning and aspiration risk
12. Pumps, supplies and storage
13. PEG site observation and care
14. Tube displacement and emergencies
15. Blockage and troubleshooting
16. Gastrointestinal and metabolic concerns
17. Medicines through feeding tubes
18. Monitoring and review
19. Records and handover
20. Care settings and continuity
21. Practical scenarios
22. Course summary
Final quiz
Final step20 questions and 100% required to pass and receive the certificate.
