Catheterisation training courses are aimed at professionals such as nurses, doctors and carers working in a healthcare setting. These courses will provide workers with the knowledge and understanding to perform the catherisation procedure on male or female patients.
Catheter care training will usually cover the different types of urinary catheters, risks of infection, anatomy, procedures and record keeping. For those new to catheter training then we recommend finding a training provider that can provide the practical elements using a medical simulation mannequin. Experienced nurses and doctors that have prior practical experience with the catheter process may want to consider a catheter e-Learning course to refresh their knowledge and understanding of the subject.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has produced quality standards on urinary catheters to ensure organisations meet certain standards. The Royal College of Nursing has produced catheter care guidelines for nurses to ensure the NHS and healthcare organisations provide a high standard of care to patients.