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Urinary Catheterisation (Group Session)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Urinary Catheterisation (Male,Female & Suprapubic)

Urinary catheterisation is a medical procedure used to drain and collect urine from the bladder. Our course is designed for nurses & HCA’s, covers both theory and practical elements. By the end of the course attendees will be familiar with reasons for catheterisation, the equipment selection and the processes involved.

NB: Competency must be achieved within the workplace within 6 months of attending the course.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Legislations
  • Definitions & methods of catheterisation
  • Differences between supra-pubic & urethra catheters
  • Advantages/disadvantages of urinary catheters
  • Reasons for catheterisation
  • Male/female anatomy
  • Male catheterisation procedure (theory & practical session)
  • Female catheterisation procedure (theory & practical session)
  • Suprapubic catheterisation procedure ( theory & practical session)
  • Post procedure catheter positioning
  • Post procedure check list
  • Record keeping

CERTIFICATION

Upon completion delegates will receive certificate of attendance.NB: Competency must be achieved within the workplace within 6 months of attending the course.We are unable to organise any voluntary work in hospitals for you to gain further experience. You will have to arrange this yourself.