Urinary Catheter Care : Live Virtual Classroom Training

This program is designed specifically for support workers to develop the essential knowledge to assist clients to manage their urinary elimination needs via a catheter or external drainage device. The trainer will demonstrate the management of different types of catheters and external drainage devices and discuss potential complications.

Live Virtual Classroom Training : 2 hours and 15 minutes

Urinary Catheter Care : Live Virtual Classroom Training

1 year

Our Urinary Catheter Care program will only ever be conducted by an experienced nurse or paramedic. There can be no better trainer than one who has "lived" experience. As a trusted health professional, they will teach the 'why' of your course and are committed to your learning.
Some of the topics include:

• Discussing the basic anatomy and physiology of the renal system


• Explaining the different types of urinary catheters and external drainage devices


• Determining the complications relating to the use of urinary catheters or drainage devices


• Reviewing correct infection control and care procedures for handling and cleaning urine drainage devices


• Determining the scope of practice for support workers when managing a clients' urinary drainage devices


• Outlining the procedure for changing, emptying and cleaning urine drainage bags


• Demonstrating the changing and emptying a urine drainage bag