This flexible course is part of the Clinical Skills package but can also be completed as a standalone course.

The Insertion of a Nasogastric tube (NGT) course will consider indications and contraindications for insertion of a nasogastric tube and anatomy and physiology in relation to NGT’s. It promotes a clear, consistent and evidence based approach to the insertion, care and management of an NGT, an understanding of nasogastric nutrition feeding and medication administration. It also gives an overview on troubleshooting NGT’s and complications to promote the safety and wellbeing of all patients who require a NGT. The course provides guidance regarding scope of professional practice, level of competence and accountability in relation to NGT’s.

This course can be completed in your own pace and at you own time. It also allows you the opportunity to review any aspect of the course as many times as required. It will take approximately 1.5hrs to complete the course but you will have access to the course for 4 weeks from you register.

This course will provide you with the theoretical principles that underpin the clinical skill of Insertion of a Nasogastric Tube. To be a competent practitioner in this skill you must be assessed and deemed competent by an experienced registered practitioner in the clinical settings, who is trained, practising and proficient in this skill.

Target Audience

Staff Nurse (equivalent to UK Band 5)
Nursing Associates
Operating Department Practitioner
Medical Student
Physician associates

Other courses included within the Clinical Skills package are:

1. Venepuncture & Cannulation
2. Electrocardiograms (ECG)
3. Male Catheterisation
4. Female Catheterisation

These courses are delivered by the multi-award winning Blended Learning team, in a comprehensive online combination of modules and resources, accessible on any mobile device. They will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to be a competent Nurse, Nursing Associate, Medical Student, Operating Department Practitioner or Physician Associate.

These courses will provide you with up to date evidence based training to all of the fundamental clinical skills required to provide high quality, safe and professional health care service to your patients, using innovative immersive technologies like 360 and 3D videos to enhance the learning experience. These pre-simulation learning materials, which are underpinned by robust educational principles and theory, will help shorten the learning curve for performing clinical skills in the practice setting.

Qualifications Available

This course is eligible for 1.5hrs of CPD certification

The Clinical Skills Package is eligible for 7hrs of CPD certification, depending on level of engagement.

Course fee: £50

Full Clinical Skills package: Introductory price £200

For further information please email blendedlearninguk@jpaget.nhs.uk

INSERTION OF A NASOGASTRIC TUBE (NGT)