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2026 Enteral Feeding and Management
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Who should attend:

This course is for registered health care professionals only

This course is a theoretical guide to enteral feeding, tailored for primary care nurses, those working in residential aged care facilities (RACFs), and nurses looking to refresh their knowledge and skills. 

 It provides a strong theoretical foundation in the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. You'll gain a better understanding of the various types of enteral tubes based on their insertion site, enteral insertion site assessment and how to manage common complications. 

The course has a strong practical focus, covering the administration of different feeding regimens, such as bolus, intermittent, and continuous feeding, safe administration of medications, changing feeding lines and how to unblock an enteral device. While emphasising the importance of maintaining tube patency and correct positioning, as well as preventing infection. 

This course will empower you in troubleshooting enteral-related complications and provide education to patients and their carers to promote safe and confident home-based care. 

Whether you're new to enteral feeding or seeking to enhance your clinical competencies, this course will empower you with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to deliver person-centered, in how to trouble shoot. 

 

Learning Outcomes: 

Apply anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract (GI) relevant to enteral feeding 

Identify common types of enteral feeding tubes and their indications. 

 

Assess enteral insertion site and provide appropriate stoma care. 

 

Administer enteral feeding (bolus, intermittent and continuous).  

Demonstrate best practice for administering oral medications and unblocking enteral device. 

Identify and manage common enteral feeding complications 

Educate patients and their carers on safe feeding practice and troubleshooting.  

 

TO REGISTER

Sign in or create an account to secure your place today.
ACN members
Please log in to your membership account using the My ACN drop down box on our website. 
Non members
If you have never enrolled into one of our online courses, you will need to “create a new account” following the prompts. 
If you have previously enrolled, you can log on using your previous username and password.
By registering for the short course you are agreeing to the registration Terms and Conditions.

  

Fees

ACN members $350.00     Non-members $400.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Monday, 04 May 2026
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
$400.00
Australian College of Nursing
Level 1
130 George Street
Parramatta NSW 2150
Face to Face
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Add to Calendar 05/04/2026 8:30AM 05/04/2026 4:00PM Australia/Canberra 2026 Enteral Feeding and Management This face-to-face course is designed to equip nurses with the essential knowledge and practical skills required for the safe and effective management of enteral feeding. Nurses play a vital role in delivering high-quality nutritional care, preventing complications, and supporting patients and families. Australian College of Nursing Level 1 130 George Street Parramatta NSW 2150
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TO REGISTER

ACN members

  • Please log in to your MyACN Member account.

Non members

  • If you have never registered, you will need to "create a new account" following the prompts
  • If you have previously registered, you can log in using your existing username and password.

 

By registering you agree to the Registration Terms and Conditions.

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