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Catheter Care Essentials

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Catheter Care

Catheter care is a vital area of clinical practice in health and social care, requiring both technical skill and compassionate, person-centred care. This course is designed to provide learners with in-depth knowledge and practical understanding of catheterisation, catheter maintenance, infection prevention, and the emotional and ethical aspects of supporting individuals with catheters. Delivered by Welfare Academy, this programme ensures compliance with UK healthcare regulations, CQC standards, and evidence-based guidelines.

Through structured learning, interactive case studies, and scenario-based discussions, participants will gain confidence in managing catheter care in hospitals, nursing homes, and community settings. The course is suitable for healthcare assistants, support workers, nurses, and social care professionals aiming to enhance their clinical skills and improve patient outcomes.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system.

  • Explain the different types of catheters and their appropriate use.

  • Apply infection prevention and control strategies to minimise catheter-associated risks.

  • Demonstrate safe catheter care and maintenance techniques.

  • Provide holistic, person-centred care with dignity and respect.

  • Recognise complications and take appropriate action.

  • Understand legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities in catheter care.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Learn the purpose of catheterisation and its role in patient care.
  • Understand the history and evolution of catheterisation techniques.
  • Recognize the clinical importance of catheterisation in healthcare.
  • Identify the healthcare settings where catheterisation is commonly performed.
  • Understand the responsibilities of healthcare professionals in catheterisation.
  • Learn how catheterisation impacts patient safety and quality of care.
  • Recognize the clinical indications for when catheterisation is needed.
  • Understand how urinary retention is managed with catheterisation.
  • Learn the role of catheterisation in surgery and perioperative care.
  • Explore how catheterisation supports patients with severe incontinence.
  • Understand the use of catheterisation in trauma and immobilized patients.
  • Learn about diagnostic and therapeutic uses of catheterisation.
  • Identify the main types of catheters and their clinical applications.
  • Understand how to select the right catheter for individual patients.
  • Learn the importance of preparation before performing catheterisation.
  • Explore how to maintain a sterile field and ensure infection control.
  • Follow the step-by-step procedure of catheter insertion.
  • Understand how to inflate the balloon and secure the catheter safely.
  • Learn how to connect and manage the drainage system properly.
  • Understand how to maintain catheter care and hygiene.
  • Identify potential complications such as infections or blockages.
  • Learn strategies to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).
  • Recognize the psychological and social impact of catheterisation on patients.
  • Explore technological advances in catheter design and infection prevention.
  • Appreciate the importance of training, competency, and continuing education.
  • Understand why mastering catheterisation is vital for safe, patient-centered care.

Course Content

Definition and Purpose of Catheterisation

  • Definition and Purpose of Catheterisation
  • Module 1 Quiz

Indications for Catheterisation

Types of Catheters

Step-by-Step Procedure of Catheterisation

Maintaining Catheter Care

Potential Complications of Catheterisation

Infection Prevention Strategies in Catheterisation

Psychological and Social Considerations in Catheterisation

Advances in Catheter Technology

The Importance of Mastering Catheterisation

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