Bowel Management

This Bowel Management training course is aimed towards residential and community healthcare professionals working with patients suffering from any form of spinal injury or dysfunction.

  • Suitable for: Care staff and HCAs

  • Delivery method: Face-to-face / Virtual training

  • Course length: ½ day

  • Max attendees: 15 delegates

Who is this Bowel Management training for?

This CPD training course is designed for organisations wishing to train 8 or more staff members and can be delivered either face-to-face, or as an online webinar. For further information, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or make an online enquiry.

Course information

This Bowel Management training covers topics such as understanding bowel function and identifying signs of bowel-related issues. It is particularly applicable for staff involved in personal care or supporting individuals with conditions like spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, or chronic bowel dysfunction, ensuring they can deliver safe, respectful, and person-centered care.

Delegates will develop knowledge on the importance of bowel regime and medication and, by end of the session, will understand how to manually evacuate the lower bowel. The course syllabus covers such topics as:

  • Basic anatomy and physiology of the bowel system

  • Management of constipation

  • Preventative measures

  • Fluid intake and diet

  • Use of bowel, food and fluid charts

  • Management of constipation using laxatives

  • Indications of bowel issues

Delivery methods

Acute Training Solutions strive to deliver an engaging and informative learning experience in a safe and inclusive environment. All of our training courses are delivered by experienced healthcare professionals across the UK. This healthcare training course is available via the following delivery methods…

This course can be delivered to a maximum of 15 delegates and can be tailored to meet your organisation's specific needs. A full day option provides the opportunity for all delegates to participate in a practical workstation.

This course can be delivered via Zoom or MS Teams to a maximum of 20 delegates. Virtual sessions are most commonly used as refresher training sessions. Please note that there is no hands-on practical element in this training; practical elements are displayed using video examples.

Make an enquiry

Acute Training Solutions can provide tailored healthcare training to your organisation or team. To find out more about this course, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or complete the short online form below. A member of our team will be in touch right away.