Male/Female, Supra Pubic Catheterisation including Aseptic Technique

Course Title:  Male/Female, Supra Pubic Catheterisation including Aseptic Technique.

Course length

6 delegates up to 4 hours

12 delegates up to 6 hours

Maximum number to attend 12  

This course is aimed at Registered Nurses Only.

The course provides theoretical knowledge of Male, Female and Supra Pubic Catheterisation, followed by a practical session on a mannikin.  The practical session involves catheterising using full aseptic procedure.

Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria

Introduction - Accountability

Understand accountability and scope of practice

Indications

Understand the reasons for catheterising exploring indications and contraindications.

Anatomy and Physiology

Describe the basic urinary tract system including overview and potential conditions of the bladder.

Types of Catheters

Identify the different types of catheters and when they would be used.  This will include supra pubic.

Procedure

Fully understand the procedure for catheterising including supra pubic catheterisation. 

Complications

Describe the potential complications with catheterisation, urinary and supra pubic.

Catheter Care

Understand the important of appropriate catheter care.

Appropriately obtain a urine sample

Measure urine output recognising normal/abnormal output and action required.

Prevention of catheter acquired UTI

Practical Session

Understand the principles of aseptic technique including the reasons why it is used

Practical session on:

Aseptic technique

Catheterising using a mannikin

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