Specialist Sector Modules
Constipation Basic Awareness
A concise, UK-standard course on prevention, recognition and escalation of constipation.
- Duration
- 2 guided hours
- Structure
- 5 modules · 16 lessons
- Accreditation
- CPD Certification Service
About this course
Constipation Basic Awareness is written for practitioners working in UK health and social care. The programme covers prevention, recognition and escalation of constipation, with knowledge checks in every module and a certificate of completion carrying declared CPD hours.
What you will be able to do
- Recognise causes and signs of constipation
- Use the Bristol stool chart and bowel records
- Support hydration, diet and mobility
- Escalate impaction and red-flag symptoms