Catheter Care including Bladder Washout

Catheter Care including Bladder Washout

Course Length:

3 Hours

Maximum Number of Attendees:

Up to 12 delegates

Course Description:

Catheter care training is aimed at people working in health and care settings. The course provides staff members with the knowledge and understanding on performing safe changing and emptying of catheter bags. We cover everything from anatomy and infection control, to procedures and record keeping. The second part of this training course covers Bladder Washouts, how to do them correctly, when they are required, and what happens with sediment build-up.

At Training2Care we keep a keen focus on infection control and look at the risks of infection when dealing with catheters. We also support staff to be mindful of privacy, dignity, and respect, through using person centred care when dealing with catheters which can be a sensitive subject for some.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

What this course offers:

Introduction – Anatomy and Physiology:

Understand how the bladder works and what can go wrong.

Urinary Catheters:

Understand what a catheter is

Understand when catheters are used

Understand risks including infection

Understand UTIs

Understand the need for informed consent

Understand maintenance of catheters

Emptying a Catheter Bag

Understand infection management implications

Have an awareness of how to measure urine output and monitor for abnormalities

Urinalysis:

Understand why urinalysis is needed

Explain the different urine specimens

The importance of infection control

Obtain a urine sample correctly

Catheter Removal:

Understand the procedure for safe catheter removal

Discuss associated problems and techniques should problems arise

Drainage Systems:

Explain the different drainage systems and the importance of good infection control

Bladder Washout (including Practical Session):

What is a bladder washout?

Responsibilities of the individual administering – must be in line with local company policy

Indications for use

Contra indications for use

Documentation

Procedure for bladder washout including demonstration and practice on a manikin

At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.

This course can be tailored to the bespoke needs of the customer.  Please speak to a member of the sales team for further details.