Stoma Care Training

Stoma Care training for carers and nurses.

This stoma care training course has been specifically designed to teach and up skill staff with theoretical and practical knowledge to enable them to feel comfortable and more confident when working around a stoma. Stoma training teaches the importance of maintaining effective infection control procedures whilst providing privacy, dignity and respect for the patient/client.

Course Content:

• What is Stoma Care?
• Applied anatomy and physiology
• Infection control and prevention
• Indications for a stoma
• Complications of a stoma
• Fitting, emptying and removing
• Privacy, dignity & respect
• Practical session
• Keeping accurate records 

Learning Outcomes

On completion delegates will be able to demonstrate much improved awareness of stoma care, the causes, needs and requirements

We will ensure delegates understand the importance of maintaining infection control standards throughout their tasks and that they privacy, dignity and respect for the service user is kept throughout.

Stoma Care Training Course Assessment and Certification

The assessment is completed with simulated practical assessments and on successful completion of the training learners will be issued with a certificate of attendance which is valid for 2 years.

This course is often booked with the following courses:

• Crohn’s Disease Awareness
• Nephrostomy Care
• Tracheostomy Care
• Bowel Care Management
• Pressure Area Care and Tissue Viability

1. Who should take the Stoma Care Training course?

This course is great for nurses, support workers, and carers who help people with a stoma. The goal is to help people learn more about stoma care and feel more confident doing it as part of their everyday work.

2. What will the stoma care course teach me?

You will learn what a stoma is, why someone might need one, and how to care for it in a safe and respectful way. It talks about infection management, how to put on, take off, and empty stoma bags, and how important it is to keep proper records and respect people’s privacy. There is also a session where you can do things yourself.

3. Will this class help me feel more sure about how to take care of my stoma?

Yes, without a doubt. One of the main purposes of this training is to make you feel more at ease and sure of yourself while working with someone who has a stoma, whether it’s your first time or something you do all the time.

4. Will I get a certificate after I’m done with the training?

Yes, if you finish the Stoma Care Training, you will get a certificate of attendance that is good for two years.

Tidal Training’s scenario-based competency assessments are designed to support staff from learning to live practice — efficiently, effectively, and confidently. We’ve created a flexible, structured training and assessment model that helps your team move confidently from theory to practice — all while aligning with your organisation’s needs and the realities of care delivery.

This practical add-on is designed to bridge the gap between formal instruction and real-world competency. Through structured, scenario-based simulations, delegates will have the opportunity to develop manual dexterity, apply their learning in a safe, supportive environment, and build confidence ahead of workplace assessments.

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