Specialist Care
Catheter Care Awareness
Understanding urinary catheter types, routine catheter care and hygiene, recognising signs of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI), when to escalate to a district nurse, and maintaining dignity during catheter care.
What You'll Learn
- Types of urinary catheters and their purposes
- Routine catheter hygiene and care procedures
- Recognising signs of catheter-associated UTI (CAUTI)
- When to escalate to a district nurse or GP
- Fluid intake and its role in catheter care
- Maintaining dignity and comfort during catheter care
Who This Course Is For
Care workers in domiciliary care or residential settings who assist with catheter care as part of their role.
CQC Quality Statement Mapping
This course supports evidence for the following CQC Single Assessment Framework quality statements:
- QS6 - Safe and effective staffing
- QS3 - Safe systems, pathways, and transitions
Certificate of Completion
On completion, you'll receive a CPD-accredited certificate of completion with a unique verification code. This certificate can be added to your CPD portfolio and presented as evidence of competency during CQC inspections.
CPD Accredited Skills for Care Aligned CQC Mapped