Open Spinal Injury Webinar – 31st January 2024 (Full day)
£125.00
Target audience: This course is suitable for community nurses, experienced health care assistants / support workers and any other health or social care staff working with people with complex care needs in a community setting.
Time: 7 hours inclusive of breaks
When: 31st January 2024 09:00 – 16:00
Standard Cost: £118 + VAT / person
Platform: Zoom
16 in stock
Course objectives:
| Explore how the spine functions |
| Identify anatomy of the including the vertebrae, the intevertebral disc, spinal cord, central and peripheral nervous system |
| Discuss the role of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system |
| Define SCI and how the level of injury can impact on somones abilities |
| Identify how a spinal cord injury can affect the individual from a holistic view point |
| Identify potential complications after SCI and what to do to minimise and manage these |
| Discuss the causes, signs, symptoms and management of Autonomic Dysreflexia |
| Discuss the complications of poikilothermia |
| Discuss the impact of SCI in relation to manual handling |
| Debate the impact of a SCI in relation to tissue viability and pressure area care |
| Understand the impact that spinal cord injuries may have on the bowel and how to manage these |
| Identify causes of constipation and the complications of this to the client |
| Describe the management / treatment of constipation |
| Explore how to administer suppositories and enemas safely and effectively |
| Understand the theory of how to perform digital rectal examination, digital rectal stimulation and manual evacuation of feaces and the associated complications |
| Understand the impact that spinal cord injuries may have on the urinary system and how to manage these |
| Explore the different options for catheter use including Suprapubic, Urethral and Intermittent catheterisation |
| Discuss how to effectively care for a catheter and prevent associated catheter complications including infection, blockage, leakage, trauma, expelled catheter |
| Identify the recording requirements surrounding caring for an individual with a SCI |
We can deliver can deliver bespoke on-site training for nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, doctors and other healthcare professionals. Courses can be delivered at your place of work and the content tailored to your local requirements.
