Urinary Tract Infection

Course Title:  Urinary Tract Infection

Course length Full Day

Maximum number to attend, priced per delegate, please call 01376 573999 for additional delegates

This course is aimed at all staff working in the Health and Social Care Sector.

The course will increase the delegates knowledge and awareness of Urinary Tract Infections, including signs and symptoms and treatments available.

Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria

Introduction - Anatomy and Physiology

Understand how the bladder works and what can go wrong.

Urinary Tract Infection

What is a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

What causes a UTI

Signs and symptoms of a UTI

Catheter acquired UTI (CAUTI)

Urinalysis – when to test urine

Treatment of UTIs

Prevention of UTIs

Hydration / Dehydration

Importance of infection control and hygiene

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