Male and Female Catheterisation Inc Supra Pubic
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Learning Aims and Outcomes
Course Title: Male/Female, Supra Pubic Catheterisation including Aseptic Technique
Course length – 5-6 hours depending on number of delegates
Maximum number to attend – 8 (minimum charge for 6)This course is aimed at Health Care Support Workers who will be undertaking catheterisation.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
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· Understand the reasons for catheterising exploring indications and contraindications. |
Anatomy and Physiology
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· Describe the basic urinary tract system including overview and potential conditions of the bladder. |
Types of Catheters
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· Identify the different types of catheters and when they would be used. This will include supra pubic. |
Procedure
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· Fully understand the procedure for catheterising including supra pubic catheterisation. |
Complications |
· Describe the potential complications with catheterisation, urinary and supra pubic. |
Catheter Care
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· 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 |