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Posted on 05/03/2026
Catheter Care
Top Rated4.8(11 reviews)
This in-depth course covers the standard principles and best practice guidelines in relation to working with and supporting people with indwelling urinary catheters. It includes: anatomy and physiology; the possible reasons for urinary catheterisation; the risks associated with catheterisation. It includes the theory of insertion of the indwelling urinary catheter in both males and females; how to care for and maintain catheters; how to respond to common catheter problems and the importance of record keeping in regard to catheter care .
13 Modules2 hours
£169£0
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Define catheterisation
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the male and female urinary tract as is relevant to catheterisation
- List possible reasons for catheterisation
- Define continence and understand who is most at risk of incontinence
- Understand the causes and types of incontinence
- Describe the different types of catheter and catheter accessories available
- Understand the theory of how to insert a catheter in both men and women
- Describe the best practice principles of catheter maintenance
- Know how to respond to common problems with catheterisation
- Appreciate the importance of record keeping in regard to catheter care
- Recall the possible risks associated with catheterisation
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Define catheterisation
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the male and female urinary tract as is relevant to catheterisation
- List possible reasons for catheterisation
- Define continence and understand who is most at risk of incontinence
- Understand the causes and types of incontinence
- Describe the different types of catheter and catheter accessories available
- Understand the theory of how to insert a catheter in both men and women
- Describe the best practice principles of catheter maintenance
- Know how to respond to common problems with catheterisation
- Appreciate the importance of record keeping in regard to catheter care
- Recall the possible risks associated with catheterisation
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Training Overview
- What is a Catheter?
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Lower Urinary Tract
- Why Might Someone Need a Catheter?
- Incontinence
- Risks of Catheterisation
- Catheter Selection
- Catheter Accessories
- How to Insert a Catheter - Theory
- Catheter Maintenance
- Preventing and Responding to Complications
- Record Keeping
- Summary
- References
Top reviews
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5Fatimah
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Posted on 21/01/2026
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5BASSEY
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Posted on 15/03/2026
DO
5DOLAPO
User from
Great!
Posted on 05/03/2026
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5Fatimah
User from
Thanks for the opportunity
Posted on 21/01/2026
BA
5BASSEY
User from
great
Posted on 15/03/2026
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