INCARE SERVICES – TRAINING PEOPLE WHO CARE

 

REF C0NT01

Continence Management 2hrs

Elements of competence

Skills for Care induction references

1.1The Values

1.3 Person Centred Approaches

Links to NVQ core units

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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 good continence practice.

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 the most common causes of incontinence
  • Be aware of the most common continence aids available
  • Regard toileting as an individual exercise
  • Focus on a holistic approach to the individual

How many candidates may attend?

This training is not limited in numbers.

Specific content

  • Aetiology of ailments of the bladder
  • Urinary and faecal incontinence
  • Continence aids
  • Catheterisation
  • Individual and client focused toilet regimes
  • Empathy exercises
  • Continence quiz
  • Fitting pads
  • A holistic approach

 

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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