Catheter Care Awareness (3hr)

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The Level 2 Specialist Award in Catheter Care ensures learners have an understanding of how to care for a person with an indwelling catheter.

At First Response Training we can provide face-to-face, classroom-based courses inhouse at your premises or venue of your choice, open courses at our public venues and a range of e-learning, distance learning and webinar courses, as well as blended learning solutions.

By the end of this course learners will:

• Understand what a catheter is
• Explain why we catheterise
• Understand the male and female anatomy
• Undertake daily catheter care
• Understand how to empty and change catheter bags
• Understand correct procedures for handling and positioning
• Understand the importance of person centred care, privacy and dignity in relation to catheter care
• Know how to complete the correct documentation

Course syllabus:

• Legislation and guidance
• What is a catheter/types of catheters/why one might be needed
• Urine and anatomy of urinary system
• Hydration
• Catheter care incl. hand hygiene, cleaning, emptying, changing and positioning bag
• Observations and recording

Certificate title: Level 2 Specialist Award in Catheter Care

Certificate validity: 3 years