Catheter Best Practice for Nurses

Delivered by an experienced Bladder and Bowel Specialist Nurse, this comprehensive course is designed to support healthcare professionals involved in the insertion, management and ongoing care of urinary catheters. The training combines current best practice guidance with practical demonstrations, helping participants to develop the skills and confidence needed to reduce catheter-related complications and improve patient outcomes.

Whether you are new to catheterisation or looking to refresh your knowledge, this course provides valuable insight into both urethral and suprapubic catheter care, enabling you to deliver safe, person-centred care across a variety of healthcare settings.

This course is suitable for:

• Registered Nurses
• Nursing Associates
• Community Nurses
• Care Home and Residential Care Nurses involved in catheter care

By the end of this course participants will be able to:

• Understand the anatomy and physiology of the bladder and urinary tract.
• Demonstrate best practice for the insertion and securement of urethral and suprapubic catheters.
• Understand the principles of ongoing catheter management and maintenance.
• Recognise the indications, contraindications and risks associated with catheterisation.
• Identify and manage common catheter-related complications and troubleshoot potential problems.
• Support patients with catheter care education to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Understand the selection of appropriate catheter products.
• Explore the role of Medic*tion in bladder management and catheter care.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to Autonomic Dysreflexia.
• Undertake catheter specimen of urine (CSU) collection using best practice principles.
• Apply infection prevention and control measures to minimise the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).

✅ Delivered by experienced Bladder and Bowel Specialist Nurses

✅ Practical demonstrations and expert clinical guidance

✅ Evidence-based learning aligned with current best practice

✅ Focus on reducing catheter-related complications and improving patient outcomes

✅ Opportunity to discuss real-life clinical scenarios with specialist practitioners

✅ Certificate of attendance provided

Please note: Participants should ensure the skills covered within this course align with their organisation's policies, competency frameworks and scope of practice.

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