Jejunal Feeding

This session is designed to provide learners with information about how to safely administer a feed via a jejunal device.

The learner should first attend Gastrostomy Feeding within the last 12 months prior to attending this session.

There is one competency assessment required for this training which is completed on the manikin. Learners are not deemed competent until they have completed both theory and practical elements. The competency assessment will be completed during the theory session if delivered face to face. Competency assessments must be completed within three months of theory training.

Once competency assessments have been passed, the learner is considered competent to care for any child with a jejunal device.

For guidance how to book this training session please visit our training information page.

 

Aims of the session

• Learn what jejunal feeding is and why a child/young person may need it
• Learn how to care for a child/young person with a jejunal feeding device

 

Objectives of the session

• Explain what jejunal feeding is and understand the difference to gastrostomy feeding

 

• Discuss reasons why a child may require jejunal feeding
• Explore different Jejunal feeding devices and equipment used
• Identify what practical skills are required to care for a child with a jejunal feeding device including: -
  • Care of the feeding device and equipment
  • Jejunum feeding methods
• Identify how to recognise and deal with problems with jejunal feeding

 

Teaching and learning strategy

A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be facilitated during the theory sessions to include presentations, question and answer sessions, discussion, group work and scenario-based learning.

 

Target audience

This session is only available for staff working in a children's residential care setting.

 

Delivery format and duration

• Face to face: 30 minutes
• MST: 30 minutes
• Nottinghamshire CSS Learning Portal: available for annual update

 

Update requirement

Annual update with one competency assessment on the manikin is recommended.