Continence & Catheter Training for HCA’s

Who is this course aimed at?

Health Care Assistants (HCA’s)working in adult social care

COVID-19

Please ensure that all Learners attending training at our venue(s) are aware of the following:

• All learners must present evidence of a negative PCR or LFD test result taken within 72 hours before the start of the face to face course (evidence accepted includes: test result text message or email from the NHS, or NHS app record). 

What does the course cover?

• Information about continence and how it affects different demographics.
• Introduction to the most common types of incontinence
• Introduction to UTI – prevention and recognition of symptoms
• Introduction to Catheters and Catheter care
• Practical catheter care
• Continence Aids and Appliances
• Continence products (Washable and disposable)
• Introduction to Continence Reassessment

After attending this course HCAs will be able to undertake continence reassessments, under the direction of a trained nurse.