Catheter Care
Catheter Care Training is essential for healthcare and care professionals who support individuals using catheters. This course gives learners the knowledge and practical skills needed to provide safe, effective catheter care in line with current best practices and infection control standards.
Whether you’re new to the role or looking to refresh your skills, this training helps you understand the reasons for catheterisation, how to manage catheter systems, and how to provide respectful, person-centred care.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Define what a catheter is and when catheterisation is needed
- Identify different types of catheters and their uses
- Recognise various types of incontinence and their causes
- Understand male and female anatomy in relation to catheterisation
- Carry out routine catheter care, including hygiene and monitoring
- Safely empty and change catheter bags
- Follow correct procedures for catheter handling and positioning
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Promote privacy, dignity, and person-centred care at all times
- Follow infection prevention and control measures
Certification
All learners who complete the training will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Catheter Care, which can be used as evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
