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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.
Who is this course for?
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.
