Enema & Suppository Administration Training

Description

Course Description

This practical training session is designed to provide healthcare staff with the knowledge and skills required to safely administer enemas and suppositories.

The course focuses on safe practice, clinical awareness, and maintaining patient dignity, ensuring learners feel confident in carrying out this procedure within their role.

Overview

This course is ideal for HCAs, carers, and healthcare staff involved in bowel care and medication administration within community and care settings.

This is a face-to-face, practical session delivered by experienced nurses currently working within the healthcare sector.

The training combines theory with hands-on guidance, covering both the technical skills and clinical reasoning required for safe administration.

Sessions are delivered on a 1:1 basis or small group, allowing for a more personalised learning experience.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours

Delivery: Face-to-face

Booking: Flexible – arranged at a suitable time for both the learner and trainer

Key Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, learners will be able to:

· Understand the anatomy and physiology of the rectum

· Identify indications and types of enemas and suppositories

· Recognise contraindications, risks, and complications

· Demonstrate safe and effective administration techniques

· Maintain infection control, consent, and patient dignity

· Understand when to stop and escalate concerns

· Complete accurate documentation

Certificate

Certificate of completion provided on the day

Includes course content covered

Can be shared with employers for competency records

Why Choose Us

EF Training & Consultancy Ltd is proud to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence.

All training is delivered by qualified nurses currently working in healthcare

Sessions are practical, relevant, and based on real clinical experience

Ongoing support available after training if needed

Booking Information

Training is delivered on a 1:1 basis or small group

Sessions last approximately 2 hours

Learners can arrange a suitable date and time directly with the trainer

Flexible to meet service and staffing needs