This Catheter Care Training Course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely support individuals with urinary catheters.
The course is aligned with the SFHCHS9 National Occupational Standards for caring for individuals with urinary catheters and focuses on delivering safe, effective, and dignified catheter care while reducing risks such as infection and complications.
This 1-day programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical sessions to help healthcare professionals understand the purpose of urethral catheters, recognise potential risks, and apply best practices in catheter management.
Delegates will develop the confidence to support catheterised patients, maintain infection prevention standards, and provide high-quality care in line with local policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
Who Is This Course For?
The Catheter Care Training Course is suitable for healthcare professionals responsible for caring for individuals with urinary catheters, including:
- Registered nurses
- Complex care staff
- Support workers
- Healthcare assistants
- Care professionals involved in catheter management
This course is ideal for anyone who requires the knowledge and practical skills needed to provide safe and effective catheter care within their role.
Why Is Catheter Care Training Important?
Urinary catheters can present several health and wellbeing challenges, including increased risks of infection and complications if not managed correctly.
Healthcare professionals involved in catheter care must understand correct procedures, infection prevention measures, and patient-centred approaches to ensure individuals receive safe, respectful, and dignified support.
This Catheter Care Training Course helps professionals develop the competence required to provide effective care while promoting patient comfort, safety, and wellbeing.
Course Objectives
By the end of the Catheter Care Training Course, delegates will be able to:
- Understand the basics of the urinary system and its relevance to catheter care
- Recognise reasons for catheterisation and potential risks associated with catheter use
- Apply infection prevention measures, waste disposal procedures, and risk assessment techniques
- Understand responsibilities relating to catheter care, consent, documentation, and patient education
- Identify different types of urinary catheters and maintenance requirements
- Understand aseptic techniques and infection control procedures
- Recognise potential complications and appropriate responses
- Provide effective education and support to patients requiring catheter care
Course Content
The Catheter Care Training Course covers the following key areas:
Understanding Urinary Catheter Care
- Importance and anatomy of the urinary system
- Reasons for catheterisation
- Types of urinary catheters
- Catheter care principles and maintenance
Risk Management and Infection Prevention
- Potential hazards associated with catheter use
- Infection risks and prevention strategies
- Urinary tract infection terminology
- Infection control procedures
- Control measures and waste disposal
Professional Responsibilities and Patient Care
- Competency and accountability
- Consent requirements
- Documentation standards
- Patient education and support
- Patient passport and infection care
Practical Catheter Care Skills
- Catheter maintenance procedures
- Equipment awareness
- Safe handling practices
- Applying best practice techniques in catheter care
Recognising Complications
- Awareness of catheter-related complications
- Identifying warning signs
- Appropriate actions to support patient safety
Why Choose Our Catheter Care Training Course?
Our Catheter Care Training Course provides:
- CPD-accredited training designed by experienced healthcare professionals
- Practical skills sessions in a controlled learning environment
- Evidence-based learning based on current research and best practices
- Guidance on infection prevention and safe catheter management
- Training focused on improving confidence and competence in patient care
Develop the skills required to provide safe, effective, and compassionate catheter care. Enrol on our Catheter Care Training Course today and strengthen your clinical knowledge and practical abilities.
