Male Catherisation

Overview

This flexible course is part of the Clinical Skills package but can also be completed as a standalone course.

Other courses included within the Clinical Skills package are
1. Venepuncture & Cannulation
2. Insertion of a Nasogastric Tube
3. Female Catheterisation
4. Electrocardiograms (ECG)

The male catheterisation course will discuss the rationale for catheterisation, the male anatomy, types and benefits of catheterisation. It will provide understanding of the importance of aseptic non touch technique (ANTT), complications that can occur and how to manage these, infection control related to catheterisation, catheter attachment and positioning methods. Professional accountability and documentation.

These courses are delivered by the multi-award winning Blended Learning team, in a comprehensive online combination of mod­ules and resources, accessible on any mobile device. They will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to be a competent Nurse, Nursing Associate, Medi­cal Student, Operating Department Practitioner or Physician Associate

Why choose this Clinical Skills package?

These course will provide you with up to date evidence based training to all of the fundamental clinical skills required to provide high quality, safe and professional health care service to your patients, using innovative im­mersive technologies like 360 and 3D videos to enhance the learning experience. These pre-simulation learning materials, which are underpinned by robust educational principles and theory, will help shorten the learning curve for performing clinical skills in the practice setting.

The package can be completed in your own pace and at you own time. It also allows you the opportunity to review any aspect of the course as many times as required.

This Course will provide you with the theoretical principles that underpin the clinical skill of Catheterisation . To be a competent practitioner in this skill you must be assessed and deemed competent by an experienced registered practitioner in the clinical settings, who is trained, practising and proficient in this skill.

Target Audience

  • Staff Nurse (equivalent to UK Band 5)
  • Nursing Associates
  • Operating Department Practitioner
  • Medical Student
  • Physician associates

Qualifications Available

This course is eligible for 1.5hrs of CPD certification

The Clinical Skills Package is eligible for 7hrs of CPD certification, depending on level of engagement.

Course fee: £50

For full Clinical Skills package: Introductory price £200

Discount rates may be available. To check eligibility please email blendedlearninguk@jpaget.nhs.uk with the following information:

Which country do you currently practice in? What is your professional registration number? eg GMC, NMC

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