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Urinary Catheter
Through this course ED partners, NDIS service provider Sydney aims to assist the support workers are helping patients who rely on urinary catheters because of urinary incontinency (leakage), urinary retention (inability to urinate), prostate problems, or surgery.
Through the course, the support workers of NDIS in aged care will learn:
- Following personal hygiene and infection control procedures
- Basic understanding of the urinary system for males and females
- Replacing and disposing of catheter bags and monitoring health of patrons using indwelling and suprapubic catheters
- Inserting an intermittent catheter (only in case of emergency as this requires high-intensity support and oversight by a health practitioner)
- Procedures and challenges in inserting catheters in males and females (intermittent catheters only)
- Maintaining charts/records
- Monitoring catheter position and skin condition around the catheter
- Recognizing and reporting any blockages, dislodged catheters, signs of deteriorating health or infection
- Common complications associated with different types of catheters
Participants of this course will test their skills using a medical mannequin.
Upon completion of the course, ED partners, NDIS registered service providers will provide a Certificate of completion to the participants.
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