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PEG and PEJ enteral feeding course online
Course overview
Build your understanding of PEG and PEJ enteral feeding and the support worker’s role in providing safe, respectful everyday care.
Enteral feeding delivers nutrition through a tube into the digestive system. A PEG tube delivers feed into the stomach, while a PEJ tube delivers feed into the jejunum, part of the small intestine. Each person’s feeding arrangements require specific instructions and support.
This short course explores feeding preparation, hygiene, positioning, equipment checks, site care and recognising concerns. You will also learn why following the individual care plan, communicating clearly and reporting changes are essential parts of your role.
Important
The course provides foundational knowledge. It supports, but does not replace, person-specific training, practical competency assessment or clinical instructions.
Course objectives
- Enteral Feeding Basics: Understand the difference between PEG and PEJ feeding, common equipment and the boundaries of the support worker’s role.
- Safe Set-Up and Administration: Explore preparation, clean technique, prescribed positioning, equipment checks and monitoring the person’s comfort during feeding.
- Site and Tube Care: Learn what to observe around the tube site, how everyday activities can affect tube security and when to report changes.
- Recognising Complications: Identify concerns such as pain, leakage, feeding intolerance or possible tube movement, and understand when to stop and seek help.
Throughout the course, you will explore care-plan compliance, consent, privacy, factual documentation and effective handover.
What does the PEG and PEJ Enteral Feeding Course Pack Include?
Practical resources you can keep and use whenever needed.
Reference Guide
Revisit enteral feeding essentials, preparation checks, site observations and escalation reminders.
Workbook
Reinforce your learning through practical, non-graded activities, reflection questions and workplace scenarios.
Workplace Checklist
Check important preparation, observation, documentation and reporting steps.
Who this course is for
- Disability support workers supporting people who use PEG or PEJ feeding tubes
- Community and aged care workers seeking foundational enteral feeding knowledge
- New support workers preparing for further person-specific training
- Experienced workers wanting to refresh their understanding of observation, reporting and role boundaries
- Team leaders supporting consistent care-plan awareness and communication
Course outcomes
What you will be better prepared to do
1
Explain the basic differences between PEG and PEJ feeding
2
Identify the instructions that must be checked before providing support
3
Recognise preparation, hygiene and equipment concerns
4
Understand why feeding methods and prescribed rates must not be changed independently
5
Observe the person’s comfort and recognise changes in feeding tolerance
6
Identify changes around the tube site that need reporting
7
Recognise possible tube movement and the need for urgent escalation
8
Document observations clearly and communicate concerns promptly
9
Support the person’s privacy, preferences and involvement in their care
On the job
How the learning connects with everyday work
Scenario 1
Handover differs from the care plan
Handover instructions differ from the care plan.
Recognise the need to pause and clarify instructions before proceeding.
Scenario 2
Damaged or faulty equipment
Feeding equipment looks damaged or does not connect correctly.
Understand why you should stop and report the issue rather than force or improvise connections.
Scenario 3
Discomfort during feeding
A person reports discomfort during feeding.
Recognise the importance of listening, following the response plan and escalating concerns.
Scenario 4
Redness or leakage at the site
You notice new redness or leakage around the tube site.
Compare observations with the person’s usual presentation and report specific changes.
Scenario 5
A tube sitting differently
A tube appears to be sitting differently after a transfer.
Recognise possible displacement and the need to stop using the tube and seek urgent guidance.
Scenario 6
Handing over to the next worker
You are handing over to the next worker.
Communicate what was observed, actions taken, advice received and outstanding follow-up.
Five simple steps
How the course works
1
Enrol online
Register and access your course.
2
Start when it suits you
Begin anytime and work through approximately 2–3 hours of online learning at your own pace.
3
Explore the lessons
Learn about feeding support, preparation, site care and recognising complications.
4
Use your Course Pack
Download the Reference Guide, Workbook and Workplace Checklist.
5
Complete the course requirements
Finish the required learning and assessment activities to receive your Certificate of Completion.
How your learning is checked
- PEG and PEJ feeding basics
- Following individual care plans and working within your role
- Preparation, hygiene and equipment checks
- Recognising changes and seeking appropriate help
- Documentation and handover
Workbook activities are non-graded and provide opportunities to practise applying your understanding. Online learning checks assess knowledge. They do not establish practical competence to provide enteral feeding support independently.
What you will receive
After successfully meeting the course requirements, learners will receive a Certificate of Completion for the Get My Course PEG and PEJ Enteral Feeding short course. You will also have the downloadable Course Pack for ongoing reference and learning.
Certificate of Completion
Awarded once you meet all course requirements.
This is non-accredited training. The Certificate of Completion is not a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment and does not certify completion of a nationally recognised unit of competency. The certificate does not replace the person-specific training and competency requirements relevant to your workplace and the people you support.
Why PEG and PEJ Enteral Feeding Matters in Care Work
People who use enteral feeding may rely on support workers to help follow their feeding plan, maintain hygiene, observe their comfort and communicate changes.
Small details matter. Unclear instructions, unsuitable equipment, changes around the tube site or new discomfort can require prompt attention. Recognising these concerns early and knowing who to contact supports timely care.
Understanding your role also helps you provide respectful support. Explaining what is happening, listening to the person and protecting their privacy are essential parts of everyday feeding care.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between PEG and PEJ feeding?
A PEG tube delivers feed into the stomach. A PEJ tube delivers feed into the jejunum, part of the small intestine. The person’s care plan specifies the feeding method and support required.
Is this course nationally accredited?
No. This is a non-accredited Professional Development Short Course. Successful learners receive a Certificate of Completion, not a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.
How is the course delivered?
The course is delivered online, with downloadable resources to support your learning.
How long does the course take?
This quick online course takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete. Work through the lessons and activities at your own pace, around your schedule.
When can I start?
You can start anytime. Enrol online and begin learning when it suits you.
Does this course qualify me to provide PEG or PEJ feeding independently?
No. You also need training specific to the person’s feeding plan and equipment, appropriate practical competency assessment and workplace authorisation.
Will I learn about feeding complications?
Yes. The course introduces concerns such as discomfort, leakage, changes around the tube site, feeding intolerance and possible tube displacement. It focuses on recognising concerns and following the appropriate escalation pathway.
Does the course teach me to change feeding plans or replace tubes?
No. It does not authorise you to change prescribed feeding arrangements or replace or reinsert a tube. These situations require appropriate clinical guidance.
Are the workbook activities graded?
No. Workbook activities reinforce learning and encourage reflection. Required course assessments will be identified separately.
Can I keep the course resources?
Yes. Download the Reference Guide, Workbook and Workplace Checklist for future reference. Always follow current individual care plans and workplace procedures.
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