Level 3 Suprapubic Catheter Training

This is an advanced course that is taught by an experienced trainer who is also a qualified Nurse. By the end of the course learners will have a clear understanding of the legislations, policy and good practise guidelines relating to Suprapubic Catheter use. The course complies with the National Occupational Standards performance criteria and covers the following:

• Legislation, policy and good practice
• Competence
• Documentation
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Consent
• Reasons for, and decisions influencing catheterisation
• Risk Assessment
• Catheter related equipment
• Catheter Care
• Patient Education
• Medication and Catheterisation
• Environmental nursing care considerations