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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Abbie Schmitt, RN, MSN

Managing Ostomies

Managing Ostomies

1 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Course release date: 4/7/2025

Course Overview

This course is designed to provide a thorough overview of ostomy management and build confidence and expertise in caring for ostomy patients. Learners will gain valuable knowledge of gastrointestinal pathophysiology, the various types of ostomies, common complications, and best practices for ostomy-changing procedures and ongoing care. Participants will also learn to advocate for ostomy patients' well-being and quality of life. 

 

Full Course Description
Course release date: 4/7/2025Course OverviewThis course is designed to provide a thorough overview of ostomy management and build confidence and expertise in caring for ostomy patients. Learners will gain valuable knowledge of gastrointestinal pathophysiology, the various types of ostomies, common complications, and best practices for ostomy-changing procedures and ongoing care. Participants will also learn to advocate for ostomy patients' well-being and quality of life.  

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This course is designed to provide a thorough overview of ostomy management and build confidence and expertise in caring for ostomy patients. Learners will gain valuable knowledge of gastrointestinal pathophysiology, the various types of ostomies, common complications, and best practices for ostomy-changing procedures and ongoing care. Participants will also learn to advocate for ostomy patients' well-being and quality of life. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the different types of ostomies, their indications, and their management. 
  • Discuss postoperative ostomy assessment, management, and documentation.  
  • Identify potential complications and implement interventions to improve patient outcomes.
  • Apply holistic care to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of patients with ostomies.  
  • Summarize effective patient education for ostomy care, including appliance management, complication prevention, and stoma health.  

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This course is designed to provide a thorough overview of ostomy management and build confidence and expertise in caring for ostomy patients. Learners will gain valuable knowledge of gastrointestinal pathophysiology, the various types of ostomies, common complications, and best practices for ostomy-changing procedures and ongoing care. Participants will also learn to advocate for ostomy patients' well-being and quality of life. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the different types of ostomies, their indications, and their management. 
  • Discuss postoperative ostomy assessment, management, and documentation.  
  • Identify potential complications and implement interventions to improve patient outcomes.
  • Apply holistic care to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of patients with ostomies.  
  • Summarize effective patient education for ostomy care, including appliance management, complication prevention, and stoma health.  

 

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy


AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 12106. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.15 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.


Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 1.5 Hours
Nursing: 9.5 Hours


If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy


AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 12106. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.15 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.


Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 1.5 Hours
Nursing: 9.5 Hours


If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

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