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Non-accredited
Online
NDIS & care sector
NDIS Complex Bowel Care Training – Ostomy & Stoma Care and Enema & Suppository Support
A non-accredited awareness course for NDIS and care-sector support workers who support participants with complex bowel care needs. Covers ostomy and stoma care, enemas and suppositories, infection prevention, bowel complications, autonomic dysreflexia, safe support practices and documentation. 100% online, self-paced. Certification without expiry, refreshers may be required.
Course overview
The Complex Bowel Care Training – Ostomy & Stoma Care and Enema & Suppository Support is a non-accredited course for NDIS support workers, disability support staff, carers, nurses, and home and community care workers who support participants with complex bowel care needs, including ostomy and stoma care and support with enemas and suppositories.
It builds practical awareness of complex bowel management, stoma and ostomy care, enemas and suppositories, infection prevention, recognising bowel complications and safe person-centred support — it is not a clinical qualification and does not replace any participant-specific training, practical competency assessment, delegation or authorisation required by your employer or the participant’s individual care plan.
Course at a glance
| Price | from $65 |
| Duration | Flexible, online |
| Delivery mode | Self-paced online |
| Certificate | Same day |
| Prerequisites | Basic English skills |
| Units of competency | Non-accredited awareness training |
| Provider | CPR First Aid — RTO 2190 |
| Recognition | Certificate of Completion |
What you’ll learn
- Understanding complex bowel care and bowel management
- Recognising constipation, faecal impaction, bowel obstruction and other complications
- Ostomy and stoma care, including common types of stomas
- Recognising autonomic dysreflexia and when urgent escalation is required
- Stoma appliances, pouch management and peristomal skin care
- Monitoring participants before, during and after bowel care
- Safe support with enemas and suppositories
- Maintaining dignity, privacy, consent and participant choice
- Infection prevention, hand hygiene and safe care practices
- Accurate documentation, reporting and escalation procedures
Who is it for?
NDIS support workers, disability support staff, carers, nurses, healthcare professionals, and home or community care workers who support participants with complex bowel care needs, including ostomy and stoma care and support with enemas and suppositories as part of their individualised care plan.
What’s included
How it works
Enrol online
Secure your place in a couple of minutes and get instant access to the online learning portal.
Complete the modules at your pace
Work through the self-paced modules anytime, anywhere — on a computer, tablet or smartphone.
Get your certificate by email
Finish the short assessment and your certificate will be emailed to you within 2 business hours.
“Clear, practical modules that fit around my shifts. Exactly what I needed for supporting a participant’s insulin routine.”
Priya N. · NDIS Support Work · Melbourne
“Booked the whole team in for workplace training. They came to us, worked around our roster and the price beat every other quote.”
David T. · Workplace Training · Sydney
NDIS Subcutaneous Injection Training Delivery
To enrol, participants should have basic English skills. Please refer to the Student Handbook for further information.
The course is delivered fully online. It’s designed for NDIS and care-sector support workers who need awareness-level knowledge to safely support a participant’s subcutaneous injection routine.
Online Theory – Self-Paced
Access is granted upon booking confirmation. Check your inbox (and junk folder) for your login details.
You may complete the course in one sitting or across several sessions — there’s no fixed time limit, so you can work through it at your own pace.
Topics covered include:
What subcutaneous injections are and when they’re used
An overview of injection sites and site rotation
Infection control and hand hygiene
Safe handling, storage and sharps disposal
Recognising and responding to adverse reactions
Scope of practice, delegation and authorisation basics
Accurate documentation and reporting
Online Assessment
A brief multiple-choice quiz and scenario-based activities are included. To pass, you must:
Complete all online modules
Achieve at least 80% on the final assessment
You’ll have unlimited attempts to complete the quiz if revision is needed.
Course Completion
On successful completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion for the NDIS Subcutaneous Injection Online Awareness Course, which is:
Downloadable and printable
Suitable for inclusion in professional development records or employer compliance
Not a clinical qualification, and does not itself authorise administration of injections
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FAQ
Complex Bowel Care Training – Ostomy & Stoma Care and Enema & Suppository Support — common questions
Does this course authorise me to provide complex bowel care independently?
No. This course provides awareness and theoretical knowledge. Completion alone does not necessarily authorise a worker to perform clinical or high-intensity bowel care procedures. Depending on the participant and workplace, additional participant-specific training, supervised practice, competency assessment, delegation or formal authorisation may be required.
What does the course cover?
The course covers bowel function and complex bowel management, ostomy and stoma care, stoma appliances and pouch management, peristomal skin care, enemas and suppositories, infection prevention, bowel complications, autonomic dysreflexia, participant monitoring, documentation, reporting and escalation.
Is this course accredited?
No. It is a non-accredited awareness course. On successful completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion.
How is it delivered?
The course is fully online and self-paced. It takes approximately 4–6 hours to complete and includes written learning content, practical examples, case studies, scenario-based questions, knowledge checks and multiple-choice assessment questions.
Who is this course for?
It is designed for NDIS support workers, disability support staff, carers, nurses, healthcare professionals and home or community care workers who support participants with complex bowel care needs.
Does the course cover ostomy and stoma care?
Yes. The course covers common types of stomas, stoma and peristomal skin care, stoma appliances, pouch management, hygiene, monitoring stoma output and recognising potential complications.
Does the course cover enemas and suppositories?
Yes. It covers why enemas and suppositories may be used, preparation and safety considerations, infection control, monitoring and safe support principles. Workers should only assist with these procedures when appropriately trained, competent and authorised for the specific participant.
Does the course cover constipation, faecal impaction and bowel obstruction?
Yes. You’ll learn to recognise common bowel complications, including constipation, faecal impaction and bowel obstruction, as well as warning signs that may require escalation or urgent medical assistance.
Does the course cover autonomic dysreflexia?
Yes. The course covers autonomic dysreflexia as a potentially life-threatening complication, particularly for some people with spinal cord injuries. It explains possible bowel-related triggers, warning signs and the importance of following the participant’s individual management and emergency plan.
Do I need previous experience to complete this course?
The course is designed to provide awareness-level knowledge. However, completing the online course does not replace any workplace-specific or participant-specific practical training and competency requirements.
Does completing this course mean I can perform enemas, suppositories or other complex bowel care procedures for a participant?
No. Completion provides awareness and theoretical knowledge only. Workers must operate within their scope of practice and follow the participant’s current care plan, organisational procedures and any required clinical delegation, competency assessment or authorisation.
What should I do if I notice a change in a participant’s bowel pattern, stoma or general condition?
Follow the participant’s individual care plan and your organisation’s escalation procedures. Changes such as significant abdominal pain or distension, unusual bleeding, signs of bowel obstruction, major changes in stoma appearance or output, or signs of autonomic dysreflexia may require prompt clinical review or urgent medical assistance.
Do you offer this training for a whole team or organisation?
Yes. Group enrolments can be arranged for NDIS providers, disability support organisations and care teams. Contact CPR First Aid Australia for group training options.
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