Catheters for some individuals can be a sensitive subject and one that requires discretion and a level of privacy, however in care you are likely to commonly encounter these. Within this course we’ll look at several elements of using a catheter as well as how to deal with issues as they arise.
Key objectives:
Understand what a catheter is
Describe the reasons for catheterisation
Identify the different types and methods of catheterisation
Understand advantages and disadvantages of the different urinary catheters
Understand how male and female catheterisation works
Identify common issues and complications
Understand risk management when working with catheters
Understand when to seek additional support / medical care
Understand how to clean the genitals and the catheter
