Urinary Catheter
Urinary catheterisation may be required for individuals who have difficulty passing urine or need support with bladder management. Safe catheter care requires appropriate knowledge of catheter types, insertion procedures, ongoing maintenance, infection prevention and recognising potential complications.
This CPD-accredited Urinary Catheter course is designed for nurses, healthcare assistants, care workers, support workers and other health and social care professionals involved in supporting individuals with urinary catheters. Learners will develop an understanding of catheterisation, different catheter types, insertion techniques, ongoing catheter care, complications, infection prevention and person-centred patient support.
CPD Accredited
Certificate Included
Learn at Your Own Pace
2 hours
Quizzes covered in each module
Urinary catheter care
Infection prevention and patient support
*For individual learners. Need to train multiple staff? See Organisation pricing
Why This Course Matters
Build understanding of urinary catheterisation and its purposes.
Improve awareness of different catheter types and their applications.
Support safer catheter care and maintenance practices.
Strengthen awareness of potential complications and infection prevention.
Promote respectful, informed and person-centred support for individuals with urinary catheters.
Did You Know?
Good catheter care and appropriate infection prevention practices can help reduce complications and support the comfort and wellbeing of individuals using urinary catheters.
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Earn Your CPD Certificate
Complete the course and pass the final assessment to receive a CPD-accredited certificate ready to download, print and keep on file for inspection.
What's Inside the Course?
Here are the modules you will cover in this course:
Overview of Catheterisation and Its Purposes
Introduces urinary catheterisation and explores why catheters may be used to support bladder management.
Types of Catheters and Their Applications
Explores different types of urinary catheters and their common applications within healthcare settings.
Step-by-Step Catheter Insertion Techniques
Covers the key stages involved in catheter insertion and the importance of following appropriate procedures and safety measures.
Maintenance and Care of Catheters
Explores routine catheter care and maintenance to support comfort, safety and effective catheter management.
Complications and Troubleshooting
Covers potential catheter-related complications and approaches to recognising and responding to common concerns.
Infection Prevention Measures
Explores infection prevention practices that can help reduce the risk of catheter-associated infections.
Patient Education and Support Strategies
Covers ways to provide individuals with appropriate information, reassurance and ongoing support when living with a urinary catheter.
Who Is This Course For?
- 1. Nurses
2. Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
3. Care Workers
4. Support Workers
5. Senior Carers
6. Residential & Nursing Home Staff
7. Domiciliary Care Staff
8. Clinical Staff
9. Healthcare Professionals
10. Health & Social Care Professionals
Meet the Expert Behind Your Course
Manu Thomas is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Former CQC Specialist Advisor and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme Fellow. As the Founder of Pentafold Ltd and CareLearner, and a member of a NICE professional committee, he brings extensive clinical, regulatory, and healthcare innovation expertise to the development of this course.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Receive a CPD-accredited certificate upon successful completion.
Strengthen your professional portfolio with accredited Urinary Catheter training.
Explain the purpose of urinary catheterisation and identify common catheter types.
Understand the key principles of catheter insertion and ongoing maintenance.
Recognise potential catheter-related complications and appropriate infection prevention measures.
Provide appropriate information and person-centred support to individuals using urinary catheters.
FAQ
What is the Urinary Catheter course about?
This course provides an understanding of urinary catheterisation and ongoing catheter care. It covers catheter types, insertion, maintenance, potential complications, infection prevention and patient support.
Who should take this Urinary Catheter course?
This course is suitable for nurses, healthcare assistants, care workers, support workers and other health and social care professionals involved in supporting individuals with urinary catheters.
What will I learn from this course?
You will learn about catheterisation, different catheter types, insertion techniques, ongoing care, potential complications, infection prevention and supporting individuals with urinary catheters.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course provides a clear introduction to urinary catheter care and is suitable for learners who are new to the subject as well as those who want to refresh their existing knowledge.
Can I complete this course online?
Yes. The course is delivered online, allowing you to complete the training at your own pace and from a location that suits you.
Can I complete this course on my phone?
Yes. The course is fully responsive and can be completed on desktop, tablet or mobile devices. Learn at your own pace, wherever and whenever it suits you.
How long does it take to complete the course?
The course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning. The time required will depend on your individual learning speed and how you choose to work through the course materials.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate that can be used as evidence of your continuing professional development.
Is this course CPD accredited?
Yes. This Urinary Catheter course is CPD accredited, demonstrating that it meets recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development.
Can I study at my own pace?
Yes. The course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning, allowing you to work through the training at a time and pace that suits your schedule.
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£24
+VAT
Full course access, CPD certificate and unlimited assessment retakes included.
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