Catheterisation (Virtual)

Our CPD Accredited catheterisation course is designed to provide the attendee the necessary skills and knowledge required to confidently perform female and male catheterisation competently in the healthcare setting. The course is aimed at nurses and doctors wishing to refresh their skills in the procedure. Risks associated with catheterisation include healthcare associated urinary tract infections, bladder stones, allergies among others and the course is aimed at increasing competence in the insertion, management and care of catheters.

General Information:

For you to be able to carry out  this extended role as part of  your workload you need to be   trained,  supervised ,assessed  and signed off  as competent  by another competent  healthcare  professional.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Understand the indication of urinary catheterisation
• Be able to confidently and competently insert a urinary catheter as per NICE guidelines.
• Be able to acquire the right knowledge in the selection of the right size of catheter in individual patient.
• Be able to understand the risk associated with catheterisation and how to minimise it.
• The standard of care required to minimise the risk of catheter acquired infections will also be discussed.

Course Content

• Basic anatomy and physiology of both the male and female genitourinary systems.
• Indications for catheterisation
• Risks associated with catheterisation & associated preventative measures
• Advice on choice of catheters and drainage systems
• Practical demonstration of catheterisation procedures and supervision
• Best practice guidelines

Maximum number of course participant: 12

Duration:  7 Hours