COLOSTOMY CARE

Course overview

A colostomy is not very complicated to manage and many patients who have one can provide self-care. However, some patients, because of age, disability, or other limiting factors, cannot do routine colostomy care and this is an area of patient management that certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs) are often required to perform. Colostomy care is considered to be a basic skill that all CNAs and HHAs should know.