OVERVIEW
Ostomy Care: Colostomy, Ileostomy, Urostomy is organized by Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc.
Expiration Date: 2028-04-17
Course Description
Enhance your knowledge and clinical competence in ostomy care. Focusing on colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy, this continuing education course provides essential insights into the comprehensive care and support required for patients with ostomies across all stages of treatment and recovery. Learn to identify the different types of ostomies, understand the principles of perioperative care, and implement effective home care strategies. The course also covers common ostomy-related complications, their prevention and management, and equips clinicians with the tools to support patients in adapting to life with an ostomy. By addressing key knowledge gaps, this course empowers healthcare professionals to deliver more confident, compassionate, and informed care. Applicable for nursing, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.
Course Learning Objectives:
- Identify the types of ostomies.
- Discuss perioperative care for patients undergoing ostomy surgery.
- Summarize the elements of effective home care for ostomies.
- Describe potential ostomy complications and their treatment.
- Outline strategies to adapt successfully to living with an ostomy.
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
Nursing
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #12300.
Occupational Therapy
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course Approval ID# 12895. This independent distance learning activity is offered at 0.4 CEUs, Introductory, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Physical Therapy
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is a Continuing Competency Approval Agency recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
Approval of physical therapy continuing education credit varies by state. Confirm approval with your state's licensing agency before you take the course for CE credit. See Physical Therapy CE Approval for more information.
TARGET AUDIENCE
NursingPhysical TherapistsOccupational TherapistsSPECIALITIES
GastroenterologyNursingWound Ostomy and Continence NurseGastroenterology NursePerioperative NurseCANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Refunds are available if you cancel within 14 days of order confirmation and haven't started any courses. Note that online transaction charges will be deducted. No refund if courses are started during the cancellation period.
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