Complex Bowel Care

Build confidence in safe, respectful bowel care. Develop the practical knowledge and skills to support bowel health, recognise changes and provide individualised care within your role as an NDIS support worker.

Course Overview

Build confidence in safe, respectful bowel care.
Develop the practical knowledge and skills to support bowel health, recognise changes and provide individualised care within your role as an NDIS support worker.

 

Why this course matters
Bowel health can have a significant impact on a person’s comfort, dignity, wellbeing and independence. Support workers providing complex bowel care need to understand individual care needs, follow established care plans, recognise potential complications and know when concerns require escalation. This course helps workers provide safe, respectful and person-centred bowel care while maintaining professional boundaries and working within their scope of practice.
 
Who this course is designed for
Designed for people working across care and support environments.

 

Delivery method:

This is a blended delivery course, combining an online questionnaire with face-to-face practical training.

What you’ll learn

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Understand basic bowel anatomy and the importance of bowel health
  • Recognise common bowel conditions and changes that may require attention
  • Understand individual bowel care needs and assessment considerations
  • Follow and implement individualised bowel care plans
  • Support clients with dignity, privacy and respectful communication
  • Understand nutritional and lifestyle considerations that may influence bowel health
  • Recognise signs of potential complications and know when to report or escalate concerns
  • Promote client choice, participation and independence
  • Provide bowel care safely and appropriately within the support worker’s scope of practice

Complex Bowel Care

Course Type
Face to face

Duration
45 minutes

Start Date
Start any time

Price
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How It Works

Step 1: Enrol in your course

Choose your course and enrol to get access to your online learning.

Step 2: Complete your learning

Work through the course at your own pace, whenever it suits you.

Step 3: Receive your certificate

Complete the course requirements and receive your certificate of completion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Designed for people working across care and support environments, including:

  • Support Workers
  • Personal Care Workers
  • AINs
  • ENs
  • RNs
  • Team Leaders
  • Coordinators


Ideal for frontline care workers, clinical staff and team leaders who need practical
infection prevention knowledge they can apply in everyday care.

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