Catheter Care
Training
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Training
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Methodology
Inhouse
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Location
Birmingham
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Class hours
4h
Learning Objectives. The risk of urinary catheterisation. Indications for catheterisation. Assessment of the individual. Legal issues, consent and documentation. Infection prevention and control. Catheter related equipment. Catheter care. Lubrication. Procedures. Trouble shooting and summary. Suitable for: 16 years old and above
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Course review:
Urinary catheterisation is an intervention performed by health care workers to enable emptying of the bladder, or instillation of a solution / medication, by insertion of a catheter. Although it is a common procedure, it carries many risks and is a significant cause of healthcare acquired infections.
Having completed this course, learners will understand what the Management of Urinary Catheterisation for Adults involves and they should also be able to apply the principles learnt in this course into practice.
Course Content
- Anatomy of Urinary system.
- Reasons for Catheterisation – (male
& female). - Psychological and social impact of
catheters. - Types of catheters/drainage systems
- Routine care of catheter/drainage
systems. - Identification of potential problems.
- Standard Precautions.
- Assessment of Learning
Catheter Care