A course for healthcare

professionals involved

in the day to day care

of stoma patients

course aimThis module aims to develop the practitioner’s knowledge and skills to meet the needs of the neonate to adolescent, pre and post stoma formation within the context of a family centred care.

It also aims to meet the Standards of Paediatric Stoma Care through competency assessment (Paediatric Stoma Nurse group UK 2010). course dates/venue AUTUMN

Dates available on request.

This five day module is undertaken in two parts and held at Birmingham City University.

Sponsored by the

paediatric stoma care practice and continence management

course facilitatorsGail Fitzpatrick Clinical Nurse Specialist, Stoma Care

Birmingham Children’s Hospital

Helen Holder RN, DPSN, MSc Nutrition Support, MA Education Senior Lecturer and Acute Pathway Leader

Birmingham City University academic facilitator The board of examiners at Birmingham City University will confirm the final mark and award the academic credits and certificate where appropriate. accreditation Paediatric Stoma Care and Continence Management – 15 credits at Level 6.

This module is an optional module within the generic Dimensions in Health Care Framework. It can be undertaken as part of an award or as a stand-alone module. course criteria Students will need to have at least six months clinical experience as a qualified practitioner in a relevant clinical environment.

A flexible and blended learning approach is taken in concordance with the university’s learning and teaching strategy and the Dimensions in Health Care programme’s philosophy and aims.

to applyIf you wish to apply for a place on the Paediatric Stoma Care Practice and Continence Management course, please contact admissions directly using the details on the back of this brochure.

A course for healthcare

professionals involved

in the day to day care

of stoma patients

course aimThis module aims to develop the practitioner’s knowledge and skills to meet the needs of the neonate to adolescent, pre and post stoma formation within the context of a family centred care.

It also aims to meet the Standards of Paediatric Stoma Care through competency assessment (Paediatric Stoma Nurse group UK 2010). course dates/venue AUTUMN

Dates available on request.

This five day module is undertaken in two parts and held at Birmingham City University.

Sponsored by the

course content• Stoma reversal.

• Urinary and bowel continence management.

• Holistic care and management of children.

• Personal tutorial support both online and face to face.

paediatric stoma care practice and continence management

Birmingham Children’s HospitalNHS Foundation Trust

taking responsibility for future stoma careAs part of our mission statement we take the challenge of solving specific problems and improving the quality of life for ostomists - today and in the future.

That is why we have initiated the Dansac Academy. The purpose of which is to enhance the skill of stoma care nurses, contributing to an improved quality of life for ostomists.

The Dansac Academy offers high quality literature, courses and events related to subjects from basic anatomy and stomacare training to highly advanced specialised courses.

All nurses who are interested in improving their skills in stoma care can apply.

Dansac LimitedJames Hall • Parsons Green • St Ives • Cambridgshire • PE27 4AAFreephone 0800 581117 • www.dansac.co.uk

Paediatric Stoma Care Practice and Continence ManagementFurther information regarding this course can be obtained from Helen Holder

Email: helen.holder@bcu.ac.uk Telephone: 0121 331 7142 If you wish to apply for a place please contact Catherine Taylor (Admissions)

Email: catherine.taylor@bcu.ac.uk Telephone: 0121 202 4543