Catheter Care Training Course

Our catheter care training course is a CPD-certified e-Learning programme designed to equip health and social care professionals with the essential skills and knowledge needed to provide safe and effective catheter care.
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Catheter Care Overview

Our catheter care training course is a CPD-certified e-Learning programme designed to equip health and social care professionals with the essential skills and knowledge needed to provide safe and effective catheter care. This course will give you an understanding of what urinary catheterisation is and why an individual may benefit from it.

It will also provide insight into the different types of urinary catheters (such as indwelling urethral or suprapubic Foley catheters, intermittent catheters, and external catheters). You will be introduced to examples of best practice when supporting an individual with a catheter (focusing on areas such as infection control, privacy, and dignity). Finally, you will learn how to identify and respond to any complications with a urinary catheter.

Duration
45m
Number of Units
3
Accreditation
CPD certified
Course Category
Clinical

Learning Outcomes

  • To gain an understanding of what a urinary catheter is.
  • To gain an understanding of when (and for whom) a catheter can be beneficial and the potential risks.
  • To gain an understanding of how to support an individual with a catheter.

Training Units

Our course is divided into carefully structured units, each focusing on key aspects of catheter care. From understanding the basics of why an individual may have a catheter to learning practical skills and addressing potential risks, these units provide the knowledge needed to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Introduction to Urinary Catheterisation

15m

Gain a foundational understanding of urinary catheterisation, its purposes, and the different types of catheters. Key topics include:

  • What Is a Urinary Catheter?
  • Reasons for Urinary Catheterisation
  • Intermittent Urinary Catheters
  • Indwelling Catheters
  • External Catheters

Risks and Benefits

10m

Explore the benefits and potential risks of catheterisation, with a focus on infection prevention and risk management. Key topics include:

  • Benefits of Catheterisation
  • Risks of Catheterisation
  • Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs)
  • Infection Control

Supporting The Individual

10m

Learn practical catheter care techniques while ensuring support is tailored to individual needs. Key topics include:

  • Emptying a Drainage Bag
  • Changing a Drainage Bag
  • What If Urine Is Not Draining?
  • Person-Centred Support

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