Urethral Catheterisation & Supra-pubic Recatheterisation

Course Content:

Aim: this practical workshop in inserting (re-inserting) of urethral and supra-pubic catheters for the residents in the nursing home, which aim to update professionals, the skills needed for safe practice.

• Applied anatomy and physiology
• Legal and professional responsibilities
• Accountability and consent
• Indications and importance of catheterization
• Infection control and ANTT
• Understanding the company policy and keeping up-to-date
• Equipment preparation for the procedure
• Step-by-step practical demonstration (mannequin)
• Management of blockages and complications
• Documentation
• Understanding GP’s and other MDT’s role in catheterisation
• Continuous catheter care and management
• Practical demonstration – one-to-one session
• Competency Assessment – signing off
• Completion of competency – planning

• Female Cathetersation
• Male Catheterisation
• Supra-pubic Re-catheterisation