Continence Management Training
This Continence Management Training Course is designed for nurses, carers, healthcare assistants and other healthcare professionals supporting people with continence needs. The course develops knowledge and practical skills to support bladder and bowel health, manage continence problems and provide safe, dignified and person-centred continence care.
Training covers continence assessment, bladder and bowel function, continence aids and equipment, interventions and treatment, hygiene and safety, monitoring and reporting. Learners will also explore how continence difficulties can affect quality of life and how to promote privacy, dignity, independence and active participation when providing continence care.
This course covers:
Understanding Continence: Explore normal bladder and bowel function.
Continence Problems: Understand common continence difficulties and their impact.
Assessment and Management: Explore appropriate interventions and treatment options.
Continence Aids: Understand the use of continence products and equipment.
Person-Centred Continence Care: Promote independence, dignity, privacy and active participation.
Hygiene and Safety: Apply appropriate hygiene and safety practices.
Monitoring and Reporting: Understand effective monitoring, documentation and reporting.