About Course
In this course, you will build an understanding of your responsibilities when providing Bowel Care. You will learn what this type of support includes and how to recognise the differences between a healthy, functioning digestive system and one that is not working properly. We will begin by looking at what makes an effective bowel care plan and the requirements set out by the NDIS. From there, we will explore different bowel care strategies and the role you play as a disability support worker. Finally, we will cover how to respond to risks, incidents, and urgent situations related to bowel care.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Describe what Bowel Care involves and identify the difference between functional and dysfunctional digestive systems
2. Outline the key features of a well-structured bowel care plan, including the NDIS guidelines for authorising and delivering Bowel Care
3. Demonstrate an understanding of bowel care interventions and how to respond to risks, incidents, and emergencies
4. Explain your responsibilities as a disability support professional when delivering Bowel Care
Course Content
Bowel Care
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Bowel Care
01:09 -
Course Objectives
00:38 -
Learning Objective 1: Learn about healthy digestive systems and common problems
00:42 -
What Does Complex Bowel Care Include?
00:36 -
Common Treatments
00:20 -
Who Requires Complex Bowel Care?
00:32 -
Basic Anatomy of the Digestive System
00:46 -
Organs in the Digestive System
02:20 -
What is a Healthy Bowel?
00:41 -
Beyond ‘Regular’ Functioning
00:32 -
Elements That Impact Gut Health
00:59 -
Bristol Stool Chart
00:00 -
Bowel Dysfunction
00:57 -
Constipation
00:57 -
Promoting Healthy Bowel Function
01:05 -
Diarrhoea
00:50 -
Faecal Incontinence
00:00 -
The Importance of Support
00:49 -
Reflective Practice 1
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Learning Objective 1 Complete
00:00 -
Learning Objective 2: Learn the Components of a Good Bowel Care Plan
01:05 -
Health Care Practitioners
00:00 -
Bowel Care Plan
00:53 -
Minimum Required Standard
01:20 -
Managing Cross Infection Risks
00:58 -
Relevant NDIS Outcome and Quality Indicators
01:47 -
Reflective Practice 2
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Learning Objective 2 Complete
00:00 -
Learning Objective 3: Explore bowel care interventions
00:49 -
Constipation Interventions
01:10 -
Unscheduled Medications
01:00 -
Before Administering a Suppository or Enema
01:36 -
Digital Stimulation (DIL) in Bowel Care
00:00 -
Competency
00:42 -
Before carrying out digital stimulation
00:56 -
Diarrhoea Interventions
00:43 -
Chronic Loose Stools
00:45 -
Faecal Incontinence Interventions
01:16 -
Supporting Participants With Their Routine
01:08 -
Considerations
00:00 -
Strategies
00:46 -
Seeking Additional Professional Advice
00:31 -
Other Information and Resources
00:00 -
Reflective Practice 3
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Learning Objective 3 Complete
00:00 -
Learning Objective 4: Know How to Manage Risks, and Emergencies
00:41 -
Bowel-Related Complications
00:00 -
Understanding the Signs and Symptoms
01:01 -
Emergency Management for Autonomic Dysreflexia
01:04 -
Autonomic Dysreflexia
00:57 -
Suspecting Constipation
00:42 -
Knowledge, Competency and Understanding
00:00 -
Competency Assessments
01:32 -
Reflective Practice 4
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Learning Objective 4 Complete
00:00 -
Summary
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