Course Aims

The aim of this course is to give learners the knowledge required to safely administer medication via rectum to treat medical conditions

This course is aimed at Registered Nurses and health and social care workers who support people in care homes or in the community to safely administer rectal medication

Course Content

• Anatomy and physiology of the elimination system (Bowel)
• Awareness of bowel conditions and disease which may need rectal medication as treatment
• Types of medication that can be used
• Demonstration of safe practice of administration into manakin
• Opportunity to practice and undertake a competency assessment

Course Duration

1/2 Day (3 Hours)

Number of Delegates

Maximum 15

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