Continence & Catheter Care
Continence and catheter care training helps care staff support people with continence needs and urinary catheters safely and with dignity. They learn when to seek clinical input, in line with current UK legislation, NICE guidance and sector best practice. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers, with practical work wherever the subject allows.
About the course
Support continence needs and catheter care with dignity
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Understand the main types and causes of urinary incontinence, and know this should always be assessed rather than simply managed
- Support someone with continence needs practically, promptly and with dignity
- Understand how incontinence can present differently in older people and those living with dementia
- Understand the basic anatomy of the urinary system and why catheters are used
- Understand the different types of catheter and why one may be chosen over another
- Follow current infection-prevention practice for catheter care, and recognise the signs of infection or complications
- Document catheter and continence care accurately, in line with Regulations 12, 14, 17 and 18
- Monitor and record fluid balance accurately, and recognise the signs of dehydration
- Know when and how to escalate a concern about continence or catheter care to a nurse or senior colleague
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Understanding continence and catheter care
- Why this matters
Understanding incontinence
- What is incontinence?
- The main types of urinary incontinence
Incontinence, ageing and dementia
- Incontinence and ageing
- Incontinence and dementia
Supporting someone with incontinence
- Practical support and dignity
- Continence products and aids
- Night-time incontinence (nocturia)
Introduction to catheterisation
- What a catheter does
- Who can catheterise, and when
Training and competency
- Building and maintaining competency
- Your role as a care worker
Why catheters are used
- Short-term and long-term use
- Permanent use and other reasons
Types of catheter
- External and intermittent catheters
- Indwelling catheters
Preventing infection and complications
- Reducing infection risk
- Recognising a problem
Documentation and record-keeping
- Why records matter
Fluid balance and hydration
- Why fluid balance matters
- Monitoring and recording fluid balance
Legislation recap & further resources
- Further resources
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These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team. This course is theory-based, so we can also deliver it virtually over Zoom if that suits your team better.
How long is the Continence & Catheter Care course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. We recommend refreshing every two years.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care (complex packages), hospices, hospitals & clinics, supported living. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Continence & Catheter Care training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our specialist training range. Also explore behaviour management training and mental health training.