Perform Tube Feeding
Be equipped with the skills to set up necessary equipment and implement critical safety protocols, ensuring efficient and secure NGT feeding at home
Overview
Gain proficiency in the applications of nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion and feeding within home settings. Equip yourself with the skills to set up necessary equipment and implement critical safety protocols, ensuring efficient and secure NGT feeding at home. Learn to navigate potential complications and respond adeptly within a domestic context.
Course Objectives
- Demonstrate an understanding of the gastrointestinal tract’s anatomy and physiology, especially as it pertains to the elderly in home settings.
- Differentiate between the various types and applications of nasogastric tube insertion and feeding for in-home care.
- Exhibit proficiency in setting up equipment for nasogastric tube feeding in a home environment, incorporating essential tools like feeding sets and trays.
- Apply critical safety measures and protocols for nasogastric tube feeding in a home context.
- Execute nasogastric tube feeding procedures with efficiency and care within a domestic setting.
- Detect and respond to potential complications arising from nasogastric tube feeding at home.
Course Outline
- Home-focused Gastrointestinal Anatomy: Basics tailored for elderly home care.
- In-home Nasogastric Tube Uses: Understanding types and purposes for home scenarios.
- Home Equipment Setup: Preparing for nasogastric feeding in a domestic setting.
- Safety in Domestic Tube Feeding: Protocols and precautions for in-home care.
- Addressing In-home Complications: Managing challenges unique to home settings.
- Practical Home NGT Feeding Skills: Hands-on techniques for home-based care.
Target Audience
- Foreign Domestic Workers (FDWs)
- Home caregivers
- Volunteers interested in learning how to care for the elderly
Certification
Upon completion of the course, the participants will be awarded the Certificate of Completion by HMI Institute.
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Points
Healthcare professionals will be awarded 2 CPE Points upon completing this course.
For more information on CPE claims, please visit
Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)’s website.
Course Date
18 April to
20 April 2023
25 April to
27 April 2023
9 May to
11 May 2023
23 May to
25 May 2023
6 June to
8 June 2023
21 June to
23 June 2023
4 July to
6 July 2023
11 July to
13 July 2023
Course Time
9.00am – 6.00pm
Course Date
18 April to 20 April 2023
25 April to 27 April 2023
9 May to 11 May 2023
23 May to 25 May 2023
6 June to 8 June 2023
21 June to 23 June 2023
4 July to 6 July 2023
11 July to 13 July 2023
Course Time
9.00am – 6.00pm
Course Date & Registration
To be Confirmed
Course Duration
0.5 Day
Mode: blended
– Online learning: 1 hour and Face-to-face: 3 hours
Course Venue
HMI Institute
Course Fee
$150 per participant
* Subject to GST
SkillsFuture Credit Claimable
Above subsidy applicable for Singaporean / Singapore PR of age 21 years old and above.
*SSG Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy only applicable to Singaporean age 40 years old and above.
Caregiver Training Grant Claimable
Eligible care recipients will receive a $200 annual subsidy (from April to March the following year) that can be used by their caregivers (family members or foreign domestic workers) to attend courses to better care for their loved ones.
* For more information, please visit the AIC website.
Fees can be offset via SkillsFuture Credit.
Above Subsidy applicable for Singaporean / Singapore PR of age 21 years old and above.
*SSG Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy only applicable to Singaporean age 40 years old and above.
UTAP Funding Available
NTUC members can enjoy up to 50% unfunded course fee support with the UTAP funding
* For more information on UTAP, please visit the NTUC website.
- Fill in the Course Application Form
- Attach and submit the form to marcus.er@hmi.com.sg
