Catheter Care
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 .
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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
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
Modules
Module 1
What is a Catheter?
Module 2
Anatomy and Physiology of the Lower Urinary Tract
Module 3
Why Might Someone Need a Catheter?
Module 4
Incontinence
Module 5
Risks of Catheterisation
Module 6
Catheter Selection
Module 7
Catheter Accessories
Module 8
How to Insert a Catheter - Theory
Module 9
Catheter Maintenance
Module 10
Preventing and Responding to Complications
Module 11
Record Keeping
Module 12
Summary
Module 13
References
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Frequently Asked Questions
Catheterisation is the process of inserting a catheter into the bladder to drain urine. This course explains the reasons for catheterisation and the principles of safe catheter care.
The course covers different types of urinary catheters and accessories, including their uses, insertion principles, maintenance requirements, and potential risks.
Safe catheter care involves appropriate hygiene, correct maintenance procedures, monitoring for complications, accurate documentation, and following best-practice guidance.
Common problems can include blockage, leakage, discomfort, infection, and catheter displacement. The course explains how to recognise and respond to potential complications.
Accurate records help document catheter care, monitor changes, support continuity of care, identify potential problems, and provide evidence that appropriate care has been delivered.