Nurse Delegation: Understanding Enemas, Catheter/Ostomy Care, and Bowel Routines
This course builds on the foundations of nurse delegation and provides an informational overview of specific personal care tasks that may be delegated by a nurse. It reinforces the caregiver’s responsibility to never perform these tasks unless approved and trained by their supervising nurse. The course emphasizes person-centered care, dignity, and safety during these intimate services.
30 mins Certificate included 100% online English Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, caregivers will be able to:
- Describe the nurse delegation process and when it applies.
- Understand the caregiver’s responsibility to work only under nurse approval and supervision.
- Identify the basic purpose of the following tasks:
- Pre-packaged enemas
- Catheter and ostomy site hygiene
- Bowel routines (e.g., suppositories, sphincter stimulation)
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to protect client dignity during sensitive care routines.
- Recognize the importance of documentation, communication, and ongoing training.
What's inside
This course includes
How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks throughout
Audio narration
Closed captions (accessibility)
Certificate of completion
Scenario-based videos
Downloadable checklists
Mobile-friendly access
Progress saving (resume anytime)
