Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease training helps your team understand what Crohn’s disease does to a person, recognise a flare and the complications that need urgent help, handle the medicines safely, and support somebody to live well with the condition. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Support people living with Crohn’s disease
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Explain what Crohn’s is, and how it differs from colitis
- Recognise a flare, and know what to report
- Identify the complications and their warning signs
- Handle steroids safely, and know the emergency card
- Administer weekly medicines to the required standard
- Report infection promptly in an immunosuppressed person
- Support somebody with an ileostomy or colostomy
- Avoid imposing unnecessary food restrictions
- Escalate the red flags to the right person, quickly
- Protect dignity around urgency and continence
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
What Crohn’s disease is
- Where it is, and what it does
- How common, and why
Flares and remission
- What a flare looks like
- Fatigue, anaemia, and beyond the gut
The complications
- Strictures and fistulas
- What is urgent, and why
Steroids and aminosalicylates
- Never stop a steroid
- The emergency card, sick day rules
Immunosuppressants and biologics
- Methotrexate is weekly
- Infection, and no fever
Surgery and stomas
- Ileostomy and colostomy
- Skin, output, and emergencies
Food, fluid and weight
- There is no Crohn’s diet
- Screening, weight, and salt
Red flags, and who to call
- 999, and same day
- Sepsis without a fever
Living well with it
- Urgency, toilets and dignity
- Fatigue, smoking, and your duties
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the Crohn’s Disease course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. We recommend refreshing every year.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care & domiciliary, supported living, day services, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Crohn’s Disease training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our specialist training range. Also explore behaviour management training and mental health training.