INCARE SERVICES – TRAINING PEOPLE WHO CARE

 

REF CC01

Catheter Care 2hrs

Elements of competence

Skills for Care induction references

6.2 .1 Understand the need to gain skills and knowledge to support and develop your work

Links to NVQ Core units

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HSC 32/33/35

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NVQ Mapping Level 2

Z11.1     Enable clients to access toilet facilities

Z11.2     Assist clients to use toilet facilities

Z11.3     Collect and dispose of clients’ body waste

 

Summary

 

The purpose of this session is to provide to a group staff within the workplace, an introduction into the management of in situ catheters. 

Who this unit is aimed at

 

This unit is relevant to workers who provide personal care to clients in all care settings - hospital, residential, day- or foster-care or in the client’s own home. 

Proposed Candidate Outcomes

The worker must be able to:

 
  • Understand when catheterisation is required
  • Understand the range of catheters are available 
  • Understand the management and hygiene process
  • Identifying potential problems
  • Carry out a practical exercise

How many candidates may attend?

This training is not limited in numbers.

Specific content

  • when catheterisation is required
  • what types of catheters are available 
  • male and female catheters
  • management and hygiene process
  • potential problems
  • Washouts
  • Practical exercise
  • Case study 

 

Other relevant information 

1.       For registered nurses who wish to incorporate this training into your PREP portfolio’s, you should carry out practice reflection and attach subsequent evidence from this training  

  1. Certificates are issued for each candidate and are valid for approximately 3 years
  2. A candidate assessment is available (Word 2000) for post training audit

 

Included in the session is theory based information that may involve a powerpoint presentation.

The key points to remember are:

1.   The training venue should be quiet and undisturbed.

2.   Staff should not be expected to be on duty

3.   Staff attending should remain for the entire length of the session.

N.B

Registration details are kept by us for Seven years. It is important to register on the day.

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