PEG Feeding

Master Specialised Clinical Skills & Ensure Total Compliance

Equip your care workforce with the vital practical skills, safety protocols, and clinical confidence required to safely manage enteral feeding via Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG). Fully aligned with CQC standards, NHS frameworks, and clinical competency guidelines.

Why Expert PEG Feeding Training is Critical for Your Team

Supporting an individual who relies on enteral feeding requires high levels of clinical precision, strict hygiene protocols, and an empathetic approach. Improper handling can lead to severe distress, tube dislodgement, blockages, or life-threatening systemic infections. Our PEG Feeding training is a premier specialist module within our clinical & complex care training suite, designed to maximize safer clinical practice across the UK.

This hands-on, practical course is delivered by experienced healthcare professionals and clinical trainers, ensuring your staff move seamlessly beyond theory to achieve genuine competency.

Whether you support individuals in residential homes, supported living services, or independent complex care settings, Almans Education gives your team the practical tools to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred clinical care

What This Course Covers

Our robust, clinical curriculum ensures your workforce is competent, compliant, and confident in handling enteral feeding and complex medication administration. Key modules include:

Anatomy and Physiology: Understanding the digestive system, nutritional needs, and the clinical reasons for PEG tube insertion.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC): Applying rigorous aseptic techniques and hand hygiene during feed preparation to prevent contamination.
Feed & Fluid Administration: Best practices for setting up enteral feeds, calculating fluid requirements, and using feeding pumps or gravity methods.
Complex Medication Administration: Safely flushing the tube and administering crushed or liquid medications via the PEG line.
Stoma Site Care & Maintenance: Correct protocols for cleaning the insertion site, checking the external bolster, and monitoring skin integrity.
Troubleshooting & Emergency Response: Dealing with tube blockages, leakage, dislodgement, feed intolerance, and professional incident escalation procedures.

Course Eligibility & Entry Requirements

At Almans Education, we tailor our specialist clinical training to build solid competencies for frontline care teams.

Prior Qualifications: While there are no strict academic entry requirements, learners should ideally have completed their foundational Medication Administration or Infection Prevention and Control training before enrolling.
Language Proficiency: A good standard of written and spoken English is necessary to accurately read feeding regimes, track fluid balance charts, and engage with vital medical instructions.
Clinical Scope: This course focuses on the care, maintenance, and day-to-day use of existing PEG systems. It does not qualify non-nursing staff to perform the initial surgical insertion procedure.

Who Should Attend This Training?

This training is essential for individuals looking to progress into specialised roles and care providers looking to enhance their clinical capabilities. It is highly recommended for:

Complex care staff, support workers, and healthcare assistants (HCAs)
Nurses seeking an evidence-based clinical skills refresher
Domiciliary care and supported living staff caring for individuals with complex medical needs
Residential care home teams and nursing home staff
Children’s support teams working within specialized youth or school services.

Delivering Excellence Across All Core Care Specialties

Whether you are an individual looking to progress your career or an organisation seeking professional workforce development solutions, Almans Education is here to support your journey with flexible, practical, and industry-led training