Description

In recent years there has been an increase in the number of cases of colon cancer which has also increased the number of patients requiring a colostomy or ileostomy. For these patients a colostomy or ileostomy formation is a life changing event. Patients and their families receive education initially during their hospitalization to learn how to care for their ostomy. Many caregivers, whether family or hired, are intimidated by patients who have any of the three types of ostomy. It is vital for caregivers to be educated on how to care for these patients. The purpose of this presentation is to give caregivers basic information on how to care for a patient with a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy. The education the patients and their families receive can impact the quality of their life.

Major Content Areas Covered in the Course
Competencies

The WTA Program prepares participants with competencies that they can apply to their
practice immediately upon completion of the program. These competencies are assessed
through the online multiple choice and case scenario exams, as well as hands-on skills return
demonstrations. Course participants are expected to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the
following areas:

Outcomes

‍Upon successful completion of this educational program, the learner should be able to:

  • Describe how a stoma is formed.
  • Recognize the characteristics of a healthy stoma.
  • Understand that the location of the stoma will influence the consistency of the output.
  • Distinguish the three types of ostomies.
  • Identify five foods to avoid with an ileostomy.
  • List the two basic types of ostomy pouches.
  • Articulate the steps of changing an ostomy pouch.
Target Audience: Home Caregivers
Instructor: Marcia Yvette Myers DNP, CNS, RN, CWCN
Course ID: IC-CG2
Credit Information:
For more information, visit wocncb.org

inForm Care is an approved provider of continuing education by:

  • Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
  • Arkansas State Board of Nursing
  • District of Columbia Board of Nursing
  • Florida Board of Nursing (Provider # 50-30075)
  • Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
  • Georgia Board of Nursing
  • Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing
  • Mississippi Board of Nursing
  • New Mexico Board of Nursing
  • North Dakota Board of Nursing
  • South Carolina Board of Nursing
  • West Virginia Board Of Examiners For Registered Professional Nurses

inForm Care is a recognized provider of continuing education by:

  • California Board of Registered Nursing
  • Delaware Board of Nursing
  • Idaho Board of Nursing
  • Iowa Board of Nursing
  • Kansas Board of Nursing
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing
  • Montana Board of Nursing
  • Nebraska Board of Nursing
  • New Hampshire Board of Nursing
  • North Carolina Board of Nursing
  • Ohio Board of Nursing
  • Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
  • Texas Board of Nursing
  • Virginia Board of Nursing
  • Wyoming State Board of Nursing
Disclosures:
Marcia Yvette Myers DNP, CNS, RN, CWCN has disclosed that she has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts of interest with commercial interests related directly or indirectly to this educational activity.

Commercial Support or Non-Commercial Sponsorship: There is no commercial support or non-commercial sponsorship for this activity.

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