Catheterisation

A half-day course for healthcare professionals who insert and manage urinary catheters.
Audience: Nurses, Midwives, Nursing Associate Registrants, Paramedics, and Pharmacists
Delivery Method: Face-to-face or virtual
Duration: Half a day

Introduction

Our catheterisation course equips healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed for safe, effective catheter care. The training covers correct catheter insertion techniques, infection control best practices, professional accountability, an overview of catheter types, and guidance on recognising and managing complications.

Course Content

  • Professional accountability and safety
  • Catheter types and selection
  • Safe insertion techniques
  • Infection control and ANTT
  • Complications and management
  • PPE use
  • Fluid balance monitoring and documentation

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

  • Safely insert and manage urinary catheters
  • Apply infection control and ANTT principles
  • Recognise and manage catheter-related complications
  • Accurately monitor and document fluid intake/output
  • Competency assessment must be completed in the workplace following the course.

Course Benefits

  • Improves patient safety
  • Ensures compliance with professional standards
  • Enhances quality care
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