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Catheterisation

This half day Catheterisation course is suitable for nurses and experienced staff.
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Introduction

This course is ideal as an update on the skills required for male and female catheterisation. This course considers the latest legislation and best practice, as well as a fully practical session using anatomically-correct male and female models, Foley catheters, personal care kits, night bags and other accessories for performing the procedure. Please note that this course is not designed for staff who are brand new to catheterisation and Abuka, as part of the course materials, recommend the use of observed competencies following the training.

Course Contents

  • Catheterisation and Catheter Care
  • Hypospadias
  • Reasons for Catheterisation
  • Signs of Acute Urinary Retention
  • Signs of Chronic Urinary Retention
  • Good Catheter Care
  • Correct Choice of Catheter Size
  • Catheter Material and Specifications
  • Catheter Tips (Various Types: Nelaton, Coudé, Carson, Council, Whistle).
  • HOUDINI Indicators
  • Catheter Risks
  • Autonomic Dysreflexia (What is it, Symptoms, Causes)
  • FGM (Definition and Types)
  • Catheter Blockage
  • Indwelling Catheter Insertion – Female
  • Indwelling Catheter Insertion – Male
  • CAUTI – Catheter Associated UTI
  • Cleaning Around an Indwelling Catheter
  • Suprapubic Catheters
  • Cleaning Around a Suprapubic Catheter
  • Drainage Bags
  • Emptying a Drainage Bag
  • Changing a Drainage Bag
  • Attaching and Removing a Night Bag
  • Intermittent Catheterisation
  • Troubleshooting

Course Outcomes

Successful completion of this training course will result in the award of a CPD certificate covering all aspects of the above course contents.

Catheterisation (Half Day Update)
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