top of page

COMING SOON

Catheter Management for Personal Care Workers

Designed to provide personal care workers with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective catheter management

Catheter Management for Personal Care Workers

Urinary catheters are medical devices used to drain urine from the bladder when a person is unable to do so naturally. These devices are often used in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home care, for individuals with conditions such as urinary retention, incontinence, or during surgical procedures.

This course is designed to provide personal care workers with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective catheter management. Participants will learn the fundamentals of catheter types, insertion techniques, care and maintenance, infection prevention, and patient communication. Through a combination of theoretical learning, practical demonstrations, and case studies, participants will develop the competence and confidence to provide safe and compassionate catheter care.

Priority Health Care Training offers this course regularly.

If you are looking for group Catheter Management training, please get in touch with our team for a quote.

  • Course Outline
    Module 1: Introduction to Wound Management Understanding wound types and classifications Overview of wound healing phases The factors influencing wound healing Module 2: Wound Assessment and Documentation Understanding the importance of accurate wound assessment Techniques for measuring wound dimensions The required documentation standards and legal considerations Module 3: Wound Infection Control Identifying signs of wound infection Best practices for preventing and managing wound infections Antibiotic stewardship in wound care Module 4: Principles of Wound Dressings and Topical Agents Different types of wound dressings and their indications Understanding the selection criteria for appropriate wound dressings Use of topical agents and their role in wound healing Module 5: Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management Understanding the causes and risk factors of pressure ulcers The strategies for preventing pressure ulcers in at-risk populations The treatment options for pressure ulcers Module 6: Diabetic Foot Ulcers Recognising the unique challenges of diabetic foot ulcers Comprehensive assessment and management of diabetic foot ulcers Multidisciplinary approach to diabetic foot care Module 7: Venous and Arterial Ulcers Differentiating between venous and arterial ulcers Etiology and , assessment, and management of venous and arterial ulcers Compression therapy and vascular assessment Module 8: Surgical Wound Management Preoperative and postoperative wound care protocols Suture and staple removal techniques Complications and management of surgical site infections Module 9: Cultural Sensitivity and Patient Education Cultural considerations in wound management Effective communication and patient education Promoting patient compliance for optimal outcomes Module 10: Holistic Approaches to Wound Care Psychological impact of chronic wounds on patients Pain management strategies in wound care Integrating palliative care principles for advanced wounds Module 11: Case Studies and Practical Simulations Real-world case studies representing diverse wound types Interactive simulations for wound assessment and dressing techniques Group discussions and problem-solving exercises
  • Assessment and Certification
    There is a knowledge assessment at the end of each module to assess understanding Practical skills assessment through video demonstrations Final comprehensive exam covering all course material Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Comprehensive Wound Management

Other Courses

bottom of page