Continence Care Training: Bladder Management
Continence Care Training: Bladder Management is an introductory course that provides healthcare professionals and caregivers with a basic understanding of bladder management for individuals with neurological conditions such as Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It covers urinary tract anatomy, bladder dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and the safe use of intermittent, indwelling, and external catheters to support effective, person-centred continence care.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Describe the anatomy and normal function of the urinary tract system.
- Explain how the bladder stores and empties urine under normal conditions.
- Identify common causes of lower urinary tract dysfunction, including urinary incontinence and urinary retention.
- Recognise the impact of neurological conditions on bladder function.
- Differentiate between intermittent, indwelling, and male external catheters and their appropriate applications.
- Understand the principles of safe bladder management and continence care.
- Identify the signs, symptoms, and risk factors associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs).
- Apply basic strategies to help prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
- Recognise individual continence care needs and support person-centred bladder management.
- Understand how appropriate bladder management can improve comfort, independence, and quality of life for individuals with continence care needs.
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Describe the anatomy and normal function of the urinary tract system.
- Explain how the bladder stores and empties urine under normal conditions.
- Identify common causes of lower urinary tract dysfunction, including urinary incontinence and urinary retention.
- Recognise the impact of neurological conditions on bladder function.
- Differentiate between intermittent, indwelling, and male external catheters and their appropriate applications.
- Understand the principles of safe bladder management and continence care.
- Identify the signs, symptoms, and risk factors associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs).
- Apply basic strategies to help prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
- Recognise individual continence care needs and support person-centred bladder management.
- Understand how appropriate bladder management can improve comfort, independence, and quality of life for individuals with continence care needs.
Modules
Module 1
Anatomy and Normal Function of the Urinary Tract
Module 2
Understanding Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction: Incontinence and Urinary Retention
Module 3
Recognising and Preventing Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Module 4
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course covers urinary tract anatomy, bladder function, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and the safe use of intermittent, indwelling, and male external catheters.
Yes, you will receive a certification upon successful completion of the Continence Care Training: Bladder Management course.
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This course is suitable for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and anyone seeking a basic understanding of bladder management and continence care for individuals with urinary dysfunction.


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