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This course is in line with the SFHCHS9 national occupational standards for caring for individuals with urinary catheters.
Urinary catheters can introduce health and well-being challenges. Healthcare professionals responsible for catheter care must possess the necessary skills to minimise infection risks and deliver safe, dignified, and respectful support.
Our 1-day Catheter Care course blends theoretical and practical sessions, tailored to provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the purposes of urethral catheters, potential complications, and optimal care practices. This course will empower staff to insert and secure indwelling urinary catheters and deliver high-quality patient care in accordance with local protocols, procedures, and guidelines.
This course is suitable for any healthcare professional with the responsibility of caring for an individual with a catheter. Including but not limited to:
- Registered Nurses
- Complex Care Staff
- Support Workers
- Importance and Anatomy of the Urinary System
- Catheterisation Reasons and Hazards
- Control Measures and Waste Disposal
- Risk Assessment and Infection Risks
- Competency and Accountability
- Consent, Documentation, and Education
- Types of Catheters and Maintenance
- Urinary Tract Infection Terms, Procedures, and Equipment
- Patient Passport and Infection Care
- Awareness of Complications
By the end of this course you will understand: -
- Understand urinary system basics and their relevance to catheter care
- Identify reasons for catheterisation and potential hazards
- Implement infection control measures, waste disposal, and risk assessment
- Describe your role in catheter care, including consent, documentation, and education
- Comprehend various catheter types, maintenance solutions, and aseptic techniques, along with an awareness of potential complications and patient education
Accredited Training: Our course is designed by experienced healthcare professionals and is CPD accredited to ensure high-quality education.
Hands-On Experience: Participants will have the opportunity to practice essential skills in a controlled, simulated environment.
Evidence-Based Approach: The course is structured around the latest research and best practices in catheter care, ensuring participants are up to date with industry standards.
