HLTCC407 – Urinary Catheter and Continence Management Support

This course provides workers with the knowledge and practical skills to safely support individuals with urinary care needs.

Introduction:

Providing urinary support is a vital aspect of complex care that requires knowledge, skill, and attention to safety. This course introduces workers to the principles and practices required to safely manage urinary supports, including catheter care, infection prevention, and monitoring, while promoting dignity and wellbeing.

Target Audience:

Support workers, disability support staff, aged care workers, and healthcare assistants involved in urinary care support.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the urinary system and how urine is produced and eliminated
Identify different types of urinary catheters and their clinical uses
Perform safe catheter care, maintenance, and drainage management
Apply infection control principles to reduce the risk of urinary tract infection
Monitor for complications including infection, blockage, and autonomic dysreflexia
Support participant comfort, hydration, and skin integrity
Troubleshoot common catheter issues and respond appropriately
Follow escalation protocols and respond to emergencies
Accurately monitor, document, and communicate care

Learning Methods:

Practical demonstrations and mannequin-based simulations
Scenario-based role plays
Interactive discussions
Skills assessments

Program Benefits:

Enhances confidence in delivering urinary care
Promotes safe catheter management practices
Reduces risk of infections and complications
Supports early identification and escalation of issues
Builds practical, job-ready skills

Content:

Introduction to urinary support and responsibilities
Anatomy and physiology of the urinary system
Types of urinary supports (SPC, IDC, IMC, vesicostomy, continence products)
Catheter insertion, removal, and infection control
Ongoing catheter care and maintenance
Monitoring wellbeing and recognising complications
Prevention of UTIs, dehydration, and skin breakdown
Emergency response and escalation
Documentation and communication

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