Managing Continence
Course Aims:
This E-Learning course aims to introduce you to the topic of managing continence in Health and Social Care.
It begins by describing the different types of incontinence, the common causes of incontinence and the effect that problems with continence can have on an individual. The course then describes the importance of encouraging an individual to express their preferences about their continence needs and describes ways that lifestyle can affect continence. The course also outlines the roles of different professionals in helping to manage continence.
The learner will then be introduced to the different types of continence equipment available, and learn how to support their use. In the final stage, the individual will learn how to help an individual manage continence safely. This includes considerations of risks that may arise, personal hygiene, disposal of waste, the importance of a clean and tidy environment and the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment.
Accreditation:Â This course is CPD certified.
Course Price:
£18.00 Inc VAT
Learning Outcomes:
Identify factors that affect continence.
Identify risks when managing continence and outline how to manage continence in a safe way.
Outline how to support an individual to manage their own continence.
Describe how to support an individual to use continence equipment.
FAQs
Courses are fully certified. Once a learner successfully completes a course you are able to contact us directly to receive your Certification.
Courses are delivered online and work on any internet enabled device. As long as you have access to an internet connection you can complete courses when and where you like 24 hours a day.
Yes, our Courses are CPD Certified.
Some of our shorter courses will typically take between 30 minutes and an hour to complete. Some of the bigger ones will take longer and depends largely on each individual’s learning speed.
Course Price:
£18.00 Inc VAT
Level:
2
Course Syllabus Includes:
Stress incontinence
Urge incontinence
Overflow incontinence
Total incontinence
Bowel incontinence
Double incontinence
Common risk factors
Causes
Effects on the individual
Individual preferences
Dignity and respect
Protecting privacy
Lifestyle factors
Support from other professionals
Continence equipment
‘Active’ support
Personal hygiene
Infections and skin conditions
Handwashing and PPE
Urinary tract infections
Falls
Waste disposal
Applying incontinence pads
Preventing odour
Monitoring, reporting and recording
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