Continence & Catheter Training for HCA’s

Who is this course aimed at?

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

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.