Course Description:

This Catheterisation training course is designed for carers and healthcare professionals, who are responsible for performing catheterisation on male, female, and suprapubic patients. Drawing on guidance and best practice, it provides participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills to perform safe, effective, and person-centred catheter care.

The course covers the anatomical differences relevant to catheterisation, the reasons for using different types of catheters, and the proper techniques for handling, inserting, and changing them. It includes hands-on practice using a manikin for male, female, and suprapubic (as relevant) catheterisation procedures, ensuring delegates gain confidence and increased competence in their caring role.

Topics include:

• Have a clear understanding of best practices in catheterisation, improving patient outcomes and overall quality of care.
• Definitions and methods of catheterisation
• Differences between supra-pubic and urethral catheters
• Advantages and disadvantages of urinary catheters
• Reasons for catheterisation
• Anatomy for male and female individuals
• Aseptic technique
• Male and female urethral catheterisation: Theory and practical session (as relevant)
• Supra-pubic catheterisation procedure (if required)
• Post-procedure catheter positioning
• Post-procedure checklists
• Record keeping 
• Problem solving 

To maintain individual safety, participants are encouraged to demonstrate competency within six months after completing the training. A competency sign-off service is available upon request.