Urinary Catheterisation and Suprapubic Workshop

Master the essentials of urinary catheterization and suprapubic care. This workshop covers effective techniques, safety protocols, and best practices for both methods, designed to enhance your skills and patient care.

Aim Of The Workshop

Enhance evidence-based practice by improving the knowledge and skills of registered nurses and healthcare professionals in safely performing urethral catheterization, ongoing catheter care, and catheter removal.
Promote patient safety and well-being for those requiring catheterization.
Provide guidance on professional practice scope, competence, and accountability in urinary catheterization and management.

Course Details

Legislation and National Guidelines
Professional Code of Conduct (NMC, GMC, HSPC)
Duties and Responsibilities
Arenas of Accountability
Importance of Interpersonal Skills
Consent for Care and Treatment
The Five Key Principles of MCA
Catheter Care Procedures
History of Catheterization
Indications and Complications of Urethral Catheterization
Risk Assessment
Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI)
Infection Prevention and Control (Hand Hygiene, PPE)
Aseptic Non-Touch Technique
Anatomy & Physiology of Male and Female Urethra
The Renal System
NICE Pathway for Long-Term Urinary Catheters
Standard Principles for Long-Term Urinary Catheters
Intermittent Catheterization (ISC)
Reasons for Catheterization
Criteria for Urethral Catheterization
Increased Risk Factors for CAUTI
Indications and Complications of Suprapubic Catheterization
Advantages and Disadvantages of Suprapubic Catheterization
Catheter Selection and Types (Adult and Pediatric)
Catheter Sizes and Lengths
Balloon Sizes
Selection of Appropriate Equipment
Lubrication Gels and Risks of Anaesthetic Gels
Essential Equipment
Female Urethral Catheterization Procedure
Male Urethral Catheterization Procedure
Catheterization Complications
Autonomic Dysreflexia in Spinal Cord Injury
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and Sepsis
Procedure for Obtaining Urine Specimens
Medication and Catheterization
Catheter Maintenance Solutions for Bladder Washout
Catheter Troubleshooting and Blockage Solutions
Removal of Urinary Catheter
Patient, Family, and Carer Education
Documentation, Record Keeping, and Incident Reporting
Use of SBAR Tool in Team Communication

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Pro Skill Training

At Pro Skill Training, we are committed to empowering healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in delivering exceptional patient care.

Urinary Catheterisation and Suprapubic Workshop

Duration: 1 Day

Time: 9am - 6pm