TARGET GROUP: All trained nurses working with suprapubic or male catheters.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: By the end of the course participants will:

• Have an understanding of the anatomy and function of the bladder and lower urinary tract, especially regarding differences between male and female.
• Have an understanding of professional and registration issues
• Be able to carry out full patient assessment being aware of potential risks and issues re future catheter management
• Know how to select the most appropriate type of catheter for your patient
• Know how to select the most appropriate type of containment for your patient
• Know which patients may be more suitable for suprapubic catheter
• Be able to recognise and advise re: issues around catheter care and infection control
• Be able to recognise patient’s that warrant referral for either Continence or Urology follow up

TRAINER/FACILITATOR: Continence Department.

To book yourself onto this course or for more information please use the contact details listed below:

Tel: 01225 831766              
Fax: 01225 835750

E-Mail: Jill.Taylor@Mendip-pct.nhs.uk
Rosie.Richardson@Mendip-pct.nhs.uk