Catheter Care Training
Good catheter care involves good hygiene, observation, monitoring well-being and prevention of issues associated with catheterisation. This Catheter Care training course course illustrates these points to maximise the benefits and minimise the problems of catheterisation.
By the end of the course attendees will be familiar with reasons for catheterisation, the equipment selection and basic catheter care.
Outline of Catheter Care Training:
- Why Catheterise?
- Male & Female anatomy
- Risk of infection & infection control
- Catheter drainage options
- Catheter bag attachment methods
- Catheter maintenance solution
- Obtaining specimens
Assessment:
This catheter care training course is delivered in 2 hours and candidates must demonstrate a willingness to learn through interaction and group activities. This is a basic catheter awareness short course, we will only be covering the areas listed, this course is ideal for care assistants and support workers.
