Overview

This course, Catheter Care, is designed for healthcare providers who support catheter users in a community or residential setting. It will explain why and how catheters might be fitted, what a catheter passport is and all basics of caring for someone with a catheter, including how to help change and empty their urinary drainage bags, how to prevent and identify an infection and how to protect their dignity.

The content of this course applies equally to healthcare workers in England, Scotland and Wales. However, there may be some additional considerations to take into account for your region. Please check your local guidance for more information.

Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand what a catheter is, how it might be inserted and what a catheter passport is for.
• Provide care for an individual with a catheter.
• Identify risks and complications associated with catheter use.