This course has been designed to provide essential information about catheter care to healthcare workers.
At the end of the course you should be able to:
- Explain what catheters are, why they are used and describe the types of catheters and the equipment used.
- Describe how to empty or change a catheter bag and maintain catheter hygiene.
- Describe some of the most common problems and troubleshoot them.
- Explain the importance of infection prevention and control relating to catheter care.
- Describe some of the risks associated with catheters.
- Explore the impact of catheters on peoples wellbeing.
- Discuss the importance monitoring and documentation.
**Please ensure you are aware of any local policies and procedures that have been implemented in your area of work, as these may differ in each place of employment. It is your responsibility to read and ensure you understand them and work in accordance with them. This course may contain information and links to and from other online resources. NHS Sussex does not maintain or control the content of these resources and the inclusion of such links does not imply that NHS Sussex endorses or guarantees the reliability or accuracy of the information they contain**
Topic outline
- Catheter Care Training
Catheter Care Training
- Catheter Care Quiz 'Franks Story'
Catheter Care Quiz 'Franks Story'
A branching narrative quiz exploring catheter care.