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Ostomy Made Easy

Webinar Topic:
Ostomy
Speaker:
Joy Hooper, RN, BSN, CWOCN, OMS, WCC, AWCC, Clinical Instructor
CE Credit(s):
1
Length:
60 minutes
Price:
$10.00

The construction of an intestinal stoma can be associated with multiple complications and should not be considered a trivial undertaking. The healthcare team caring for these patients should be cognizant that education plays an important role in the effectiveness of health-related outcomes related to caring for ostomies.

Target Audience: Nurses, physical therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals interested in wound care.

  • Define the difference between a colostomy and an ileostomy.
  • State how an ileal conduit stoma is created.
  • Describe how to individualize patient teaching based on ostomy appliance and patient’s educational level.
  • Identify common causes and solutions for pancaking


Course Originally Released on: 8/8/2023
Date of Most Recent Review: 8/8/2023
Course Termination/Update Date: 8/31/2026

 

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In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.