Low Profile Balloon Button Water Change Theory

This session is only available for learners working in a social residential setting who will have responsibility for changing the water in the balloon. If you are unsure if you are eligible to attend this training, please email ChildrensNursing@nottshc.nhs.uk

This session is designed to provide learners with the skills to recognise when and how to change the water in the balloon part of the device. Learners must first have attended the Gastrostomy Feeding theory course within the last 12 months prior to completing this course.

There is one competency assessment required for this training. Learners are not deemed competent until they have completed both theory and practical elements. Face to face sessions include the competency assessment, however for those learners attending via MST or online, a practical competency assessment visit will be arranged. Assessment visits can be held at your venue or our training room.

The child does not have to be present for the competency assessment.

Aims

• To gain knowledge of why the balloon water of a low-profile button device needs routinely changing and when the procedure needs to be carried out
• To learn the skills to safely change the balloon water of a low-profile balloon button device

Objectives

• Identify how a low-profile button device is held in place and recognise ley device features used for a balloon water change
• Recognise why and when the low-profile button device may require a balloon water change
• Consider associated risks and what actions to take
• Demonstrate how to carry out the balloon water change safely

Teaching and learning strategy

A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be facilitated during the theory sessions to include presentations, question and answer and discussions with scenario based learning and practical demonstration

Target audience

Anyone caring for a young person in the community in a residential setting who will be responsible for checking and changing the water.

Delivery format and duration

Face to face: 30 minutes plus assessment time

Update requirement

Annual update required with one competency assessment