Course Aim:
To develop skills and understanding in caring for a patient with tracheostomy tube in hospital, care home, hospice, and community settings.
Course content:
Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary system (Male and Female)
Legal and Professional Issues
Infection Control and Prevention Issues
Indications and Contra-indications of Catheterisation
Patient's Preparations
Correct Sizing of Catheters
Equipment needed for the procedure
Inserting Urethral Catheter for Male and Female
Changing Urethral Catheter (Male & Female)
Trial Without the Catheter (TWOC)
Changing Supra-pubic Catheter
Catheter Care Bundle Guidelines
Urine Monitoring
Taking Urine Samples
Flushing/Irrigating the Catheter
Troubleshooting and Reporting Incidences
Documentation and Regular Monitoring
Catheter Care
Practical demonstration of skills - Male, Female, and Supra-pubic insertion
Learning outcome:
To demonstrate minimum skills required to care for a patient who may require urethral catheter.
Who is suitable to attend:
Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics, HCAs, Carers