Nasogastric tube (NGT) is an important procedure to maintain adequate nutrition for our patients. Healthcare workers must be vigilant in exercising infection control, safety checks and checking for appropriate tube placement before feeding to prevent complications related to NGT feeding.

This course equips the healthcare support worker with the skills and knowledge required to assist in NGT tube feeding. It introduces basic anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract in relation to NGT tube feeding. Safety and precautions before/after NGT tube feeding and recognising the complications of NGT tube feeding will be discussed.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:

1. Explain the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract
2. List the types and purposes/indications for nasogastric tube insertion and feeding
3. Prepare equipment for nasogastric tube feeding: Feeding disposable set and feeding tray
4. Identify safety and precautions before and after NGT feeding
5. Perform nasogastric tube feeding
6. Recognise the complications of nasogastric tube feeding

Course Outline

1. Anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract
2. The types and purposes/indications for nasogastric tube insertion and feeding
3. Equipment for nasogastric tube feeding
4. Safety and precaution before and after tube feeding
5. Complications of nasogastric tube feeding
6. Practical skills on Nasogastric tube Feeding

Who Should Attend:

Healthcare support workers, Enrolled nurses

Competency Mapping (CCSSF)

Perform Tube Feeding for Client

Additional Information:

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• For course enquiries, please contact Syahiidah directly at nursyahiidah@hmi.com.sg