PEG Feeding Train the Trainer

PEG Feeding Train the Trainer

This course is a comprehensive 2‑day instructor programme designed to equip experienced healthcare staff with the skills, confidence, and teaching techniques needed to deliver PEG feeding training within their organisation. To enrol, learners must already be experienced in PEG and enteral feeding and hold a valid PEG feeding certificate with appropriate workplace competency.

Learners build on their existing PEG and enteral feeding knowledge while developing the ability to teach, assess, give feedback, and adapt sessions to different care environments.
The course includes interactive classroom learning, a structured micro‑teach session, and trainer‑focused resources to support safe, effective in‑house training.

If you want to become a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) feed instructor, you must first be an experienced healthcare professional (such as a nurse) who is competent in PEG feeding. Completing a dedicated Train the Trainer course then equips you with the teaching skills, presentation materials, and assessment tools needed to confidently deliver training to care staff.

Course Information:

• Course Duration: 2 days (12 Hours)
• Course Level: Level 3
• Certificate: 3-year certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: Yes ✅
• Course Mode: Face to Face/ Blended
• Prerequisite: PEG Feeding Awareness
• Micro-teach: Included
• Free Learner Resource: Available ✅ | Plus Discount on PEG Tube Feeding Trainer Resource Pack.

PEG Feeding Trainer Course Outline

1. Introduction and Trainer Role

This session introduces participants to the Train the Trainer programme and outlines the expectations of a PEG feeding instructor. Topics include:

• Understanding the purpose and goals of the Train the Trainer programme.
• Exploring the roles, responsibilities, and professional standards for PEG feeding instructors.
• Considering organisational, legal, and ethical requirements in training delivery.

2. Core PEG Feeding Knowledge (Trainer Refresher)

Participants revisit essential PEG feeding knowledge to ensure they are confident in both theory and practice:

• Overview of PEG tubes, indications, and care.
• Safe feeding procedures and proper use of equipment.
• Infection control, hygiene, and risk reduction strategies.
• Troubleshooting common issues and recognising when escalation is required.

3. Creating an Effective Learning Environment

This session focuses on establishing a positive and inclusive classroom experience:

• Setting up a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Establishing ground rules and managing learner expectations.
• Building learner confidence from the start of the session.

4. Communication, Presentation, and Demonstration Skills

Participants develop key teaching skills to deliver clear and engaging sessions:

• Delivering concise explanations and step-by-step demonstrations.
• Using visual aids and training resources effectively.
• Enhancing presentation confidence and style.
• Providing constructive, supportive feedback to learners

5. Adapting Training for Different Learners

This session covers strategies to meet diverse learner needs:

• Understanding different learning styles and levels of experience
• Adjusting pace, language, and teaching methods accordingly
• Supporting learners with additional needs to maximise engagement and success

6. Managing Group Dynamics and Challenging Behaviour

Participants learn techniques to maintain a productive and positive learning atmosphere:

• Keeping learners engaged, motivated, and focused.
• Handling disruptions professionally and effectively.
• Promoting a positive and inclusive group dynamic.

7. Assessing Learner Competence

This session provides guidance on evaluating learners’ knowledge and skills:

• Assessing both theoretical knowledge and practical competence.
• Using competency checklists and structured observation tools.
• Ensuring learners meet required workplace standards.
• Recording, documenting, and reporting assessment outcomes accurately.

8. Developing Training Materials

Participants gain skills to create high-quality educational resources:

• Developing clear, accurate, and accessible PEG feeding training resources
• Structuring lesson plans and session outlines for effective delivery
• Incorporating case studies, scenarios, and hands-on practice activities

9. Micro‑Teach Session

This practical session allows participants to practice teaching in a supportive environment:

• Delivering a short, focused teaching segment.
• Receiving peer and tutor feedback to refine teaching approach.
• Reflecting on strengths and identifying areas for improvement.

10. Course Wrap‑Up

The final session consolidates learning and provides guidance for future training:

• Reviewing key teaching principles and core skills.
• Participating in Q&A and professional development discussions.
• Planning next steps for delivering in-house PEG feeding training.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the PEG Feeding Train the Trainer course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of PEG feeding procedures, safety principles, and best practice guidelines.
• Deliver clear, confident explanations and practical demonstrations that effectively support learner understanding.
• Apply effective communication and presentation techniques to engage, motivate, and inspire learners.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment suitable for staff at all levels.
• Adapt teaching methods and approaches to meet the needs of different learning styles and experience levels.
• Manage group dynamics and respond professionally to challenging behaviour in the learning environment.
• Assess learner competence accurately using structured observation and assessment tools.
• Provide constructive feedback that builds learner confidence and enhances performance.
• Develop accurate, accessible, and workplace-relevant training materials.

Plan and deliver a structured micro‑teach session, reflecting on personal teaching practice to support continuous improvement.

Course Benefits

The PEG Feeding Instructor course offers significant advantages by combining the strengths of the train‑the‑trainer model with the clinical needs of safe PEG care.

Key Benefits Include:

• Reduces long‑term training costs by minimising reliance on external trainers.
• Allows flexible, tailored training that fits your organisation’s needs.
• Builds strong internal expertise and credible in‑house trainers.
• Supports scalable training as your workforce grows.
• Enables faster, on‑demand training for new or changing care needs.
• Boosts staff morale by empowering experienced team members.
• Improves patient safety through correct PEG feeding procedures.
• Reduces risks such as infection, tube blockages, and aspiration.
• Ensures consistent, high‑quality care aligned with UK guidelines.
• Strengthens staff confidence and competence in PEG feeding.
• Covers anatomy, reasons for PEG use, and safe feeding methods.
• Includes stoma care, infection control, and troubleshooting.
• Promotes person‑centred care, dignity, and effective communication.

Having an in-house trainer ensures all staff receive consistent, evidence-based training aligned with UK regulations and clinical guidelines (e.g., NICE and NHS standards), improving patient safety and reducing the risk of complications.

Who Is This Teaching Course For?

The train the trainer peg feeding is designed for experienced healthcare professionals who are already competent in PEG and enteral feeding and hold a valid PEG feeding certificate. It is ideal for nurses, senior carers, team leaders, and clinical educators responsible for delivering compliant, high‑quality in‑house training across hospitals, care homes, and home‑care settings.

It is specifically for staff who need to train others on how to safely manage PEG tubes for feeding and medication administration. This includes teaching techniques, assessment methods, organising and managing a classroom, and coordinating learning effectively.

The course supports organisations in meeting compliance requirements while building internal training capacity, enabling trainers to educate staff or family members and ensuring consistent, safe, and high‑quality care for individuals requiring enteral nutrition.

PEG Feeding Trainer FAQS

1. How long is the peg feeding train the trainer?

The PEG Feeding Train the Trainer course is a 2‑day programme covering the essential clinical knowledge of PEG feeding alongside the teaching skills needed to train others safely and confidently.

Across both days, learners complete theory, practical demonstrations, communication and presentation development, assessment practice, and a structured micro‑teach to prepare them for delivering compliant in‑house training.

2. What will I be able to do after completing the course?

This training equips experienced healthcare staff with the skills, knowledge, and teaching techniques needed to deliver compliant PEG feeding training within their organisation. You’ll be able to deliver safe, compliant PEG feeding training, assess learner competence, create training materials, and support staff or family members in providing high‑quality PEG care.

3. Do I need prior PEG feeding experience?

Yes. You must already be trained and competent in PEG feeding before progressing to trainer‑level instruction. The course is designed to support compliance with UK health and safety guidance, including CQC expectations and best‑practice recommendations for PEG care, so existing competence is essential. You can check out a peg feeding refresher course if you annual refreshers are already due.

4. How Is the Course Assessed?

Assessment is carried out through a blend of theory and practical evaluation. Learners complete knowledge checks, participate in discussions, and demonstrate safe PEG feeding techniques.

The key element is a structured micro‑teach session where participants deliver a short training segment and receive feedback. Competence is judged on accuracy, clarity, safety, and overall teaching effectiveness.

5. How long is the certificate valid and do I need a refresher?

The PEG Feeding Train the Trainer certificate is valid for three years. A refresher is recommended at the end of this period to ensure trainers remain up to date with best practice, clinical guidance, and organisational compliance requirements. Regular refreshers also help maintain confidence, teaching quality, and safe PEG feeding standards across the workforce.

If you have already completed this training and are due for a refresher, please speak with our course advisors to arrange your refresher booking, or indicate this when making your reservation. The refresher course is a 1‑day programme, unlike the full 2‑day Train the Trainer course.

6. How beneficial is this training for organisations?

This training is highly beneficial for organisations because it builds reliable internal expertise, reduces long‑term training costs, and ensures consistent, compliant practice across teams. It enables faster onboarding, improves staff confidence, and strengthens patient safety by standardising PEG procedures.

Organisations also gain greater flexibility, as in‑house trainers can deliver timely, tailored sessions that meet evolving care needs and regulatory expectations.

7. Do you offer this training face to face or virtually?

The training is delivered face to face for individual learners at our national training venues. For groups, we can provide the course in‑house as either a face‑to‑face session or a virtual delivery, depending on organisational preference.

New staff often benefit more from face‑to‑face training due to the increased interaction, hands‑on practice, and immediate support available during practical elements.

8. What sets NG and PEG Train the Trainer apart?

NG Feeding Train the Trainer focuses on nasogastric tube feeding, covering safe insertion checks, troubleshooting, and monitoring risks such as displacement or aspiration. PEG Feeding Train the Trainer centres on long‑term enteral feeding via a gastrostomy, emphasising stoma care, infection prevention, and device management.

Both develop teaching skills, but the clinical procedures, risks, and practical demonstrations differ, reflecting the distinct nature of NG and PEG feeding. Since both are forms of enteral feeding, an “Enteral Feeding Train the Trainer” course will typically cover both.

9. What is the cost of group PEG feeding training and Train the Trainer?

Group PEG Feeding training and Train the Trainer pricing varies depending on several factors, including the number of staff attending, the equipment required, your location, and whether you need the full course or a refresher. Costs are tailored to each organisation to ensure the best value. For an accurate quote, our course advisors can provide a detailed breakdown based on your specific requirements.

Whether for public or group bookings, the cost includes our FREE learner resource and a 49% discount on our comprehensive trainer resource packs. These packs contain ready‑to‑use materials such as lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, delegate handouts, quizzes, activities, and certificates, covering all essential topics.

10. Why book this training with Caring for Care?

Caring for Care is a leading UK care and clinical training provider, trusted by over 1,000 care services and NHS hospitals. Our qualified, experienced trainers deliver high‑quality, hands‑on learning that builds real confidence.

With 11,000+ five‑star reviews and more than 20,000 nurses and carers trained each year, we offer proven excellence. We provide nationwide coverage across England, Wales, and Scotland.

John is very knowledgeable and approachable in whatever he is teaching. He interacts well with learners and answered all questions presented to him. He is quite friendly and professional at the same time. Kudos to John. - Stella Otebo