This online micro-credential is designed to provide basic management of a client with a stoma in the community setting and outlines assessment, management and physical care of the client with a stoma at home.

This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Career Opportunities

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Gain an understanding of the digestive system and the implications of a stoma
2. Knowledge of the management of principles of stoma care
3. Identifying management issues of stomas.

Assessment

Online Quiz

Award

Digital Badge via Credly

Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio.