Supra Pubic Catheter Care

Course Title:  Supra Pubic Catheter Care

Course length 3 hours

Maximum number to attend 12

This course is aimed at staff who support individuals who have a supra pubic catheter in situ.  Staff will be able to understand the reasons for catheterisation and the associated risks along with their own responsibilities.

The course will enable staff to correctly empty and change catheter bags with a strong focus on the importance of infection control

Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria

Introduction - Anatomy and Physiology

Understand how the bladder works and what can go wrong.

Supra Pubic Catheter

Understand the reasons for supra pubic catheterisation

How to manage a supra pubic catheter

Complications of a supra pubic catheter

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.

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