Ostomy Management

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction
2. Types of Ostomies
3. Ileostomy
4. Colostomy
5. Urostomy
6. Indication for Ostomy Placement
7. Site Selection
8. Post-operative Care
9. Stoma Care
10. Complications
11. Patient Education
12. Promotion of Body Image and Self-Esteem
13. Conclusion
14. References

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss ​Ostomy Management. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Understand the different types of ostomies and their care techniques.
2. Describe the process of site selection and identify complications of ostomies.
3. Understand the importance of patient education prior to and following the ostomy procedure.

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.