Course Information
This is a combined course focusing on:
Catherter Care: This course will introduce you to the practice, management and principles of urethral, supra pubic and intermittent catheterisation.
Digital Rectal Examination: This course will introduce you to the management and principles of Digital Rectal Examination. Attendees will have a chance to observe and practice DRE. Course content will include, Anatomy and Physiology, Functions of the Bowel, Constipation and faecal incontinence, Rome Criteria, Bristol Stool Type, Diet and medication, Red flags, Spinal Cord Injury, Autonomic Dysreflexia Consent, Documentation Practical session
Learning Outcomes
Catherter Care:
Define the anatomy and physiology of the genito-urinary tract
Identify clinical indications for catheterisation
Demonstrate knowledge of the different types of catheters and drainage systems used in the community
Show understanding of holistic assessment and care planning of patients requiring catheterisation Adhere to current Trust clinical policies for Continence Care
Refer to the Bladder and Bowel Manual
Consent and record keeping
DRE
Refresher
Target Audience
Attendance should be discussed and agreed with Line Manager prior to undertaking the course and a named mentor identified to support learning in practice.
The course is aimed at Nursing staff who perform urinary catheterisation including District Nurses, Community Matrons, ICRAS and the ICN (integrated Community Nursing)
All staff who undertake DRE as part of their role including District Nurses, Treatment Rooms staff, ICRAS and Community Matrons ICN- Integrated Community Nursing.
Band (Suitability)
LD Prospectus Event Category
Role Specific Mandated Training (Classroom/Virtual)
Trainer or Facilitator