Neurogenic Bowel Course - Education for Carers - 7th February 2026

Course Aims:

To provide attendees with the knowledge required for the practical management of the neurogenic bowel care for individuals living with a spinal cord injury.

Carers and Healthcare assistants are able to provide neurogenic bowel care, usually under the clinical guidance of a Staff Nurse ( depending on their employer) and in line with local policies, procedures and guidelines. 

Course Objectives:

This programme provides information on the theoretical and practical skills needed to support a neurogenic bowel care programme.? This will include a practical workshop on the clinical aspects of performing digital rectal examination (DRE), insertion of a suppository, digital rectal stimulation (DRS), and digital removal of faeces (DRF). The course will also include a session on complications, colostomy and trans-anal irrigation (TAI) in relation to neurogenic bowel dysfunction. The workshop is delivered with interactive learning sessions allowing participants to be involved in the learning process to progress their understanding.

The workshop is delivered with interactive learning sessions allowing participants to be involved in the learning process to progress their understanding.

Facilitators:

Paula Keane, Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Edite Forstmane, Spinal Liaison Nurse

Course Information

Registration: 9.30am – including tea and coffee on arrival

Details: Courses run from 10.00am – 2.00pm. Course starts at 10.00am sharp (late attendees cannot be facilitated).

*Please allow time for processing of your visitor badges at security

Cost: €70 per attendee, including morning tea, coffee and light lunch

Delegates: Suitable for all family, friends and carers of an individual living with spinal cord injury.

Places Available: there are 10 places available on this course

Booking Deadline: Closing date for bookings is 1st February 2026

This course is in high demand so a place will only be confirmed when payment is received.

Please note in the event that you are unable to attend the course, a 24-hour cancellation policy applies

Confirmation: Bookings will be confirmed when payment is received – a confirmation email will be issued.

For further information, please contact academicdept@nrh.ie