Course Description:

This Continence Care training course is designed for carers, healthcare professionals, and support staff who provide care and support to individuals with continence needs. The course focuses on understanding the causes of incontinence, promoting dignity and independence, and delivering effective, person-centred continence care.

Topics include:

• The different types of incontinence, including urinary and faecal incontinence.
• The causes and risk factors associated with incontinence.
• Effective continence management strategies, including the use of aids, products, and techniques.
• How to support individuals with dignity and respect, ensuring privacy and emotional well-being.
• The importance of promoting hydration, diet, and lifestyle choices to support continence.
• Recognising when to escalate concerns or seek additional medical support.
• Practical approaches to delivering person-centred continence care.