Catheter Care Training Course

Catheter Care Training

The Catheter Care Training Course equips healthcare professionals and care workers with the essential knowledge and skills needed to provide safe and effective care for individuals with urinary catheters.

It covers the different types and uses of catheters, infection risks, hygiene procedures, how to empty and change drainage bags, and ways to support patient comfort and dignity.

The course also highlights infection prevention, risk management, and person-centred care, helping staff build confidence in catheter management while maintaining patient safety and well-being.

The course aligns with NHS and NICE guidelines. Suitable for care assistants, nurses, and support staff, it promotes patient dignity and clinical competence. At Caring for Care, training is available face-to-face, with certification awarded upon completion.

After completing the Catheter Care course, you will have the skills to identify different types of catheters, carry out safe removal procedures, maintain hygiene and prevent infection, manage common catheter-related issues, communicate effectively with patients, and keep accurate records.

These skills help ensure catheter care that is safe, compassionate, and in line with best practice.

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Course Information

• Course Duration: 2- 3 hours
• Course Level: Level 2
• Certificate: 2-year certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: Yes
• Course Mode: Face to Face
• Prerequisite: None

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Course Outline:

1. Types of Catheters

• Urinary catheters (e.g., Foley, intermittent)
• Central venous catheters (e.g., PICC, Hickman)
• Arterial catheters
• When and why each type is used

2. Anatomy and Placement

• Male and female anatomy for urinary catheters
• Where to insert different types of catheters
• How to place catheters correctly

3. Hand Hygiene and Infection Control

• How to wash hands properly
• When to wash hands before and after catheter care
• Using gloves and keeping things clean
• How to prevent infections

4. Complications and Management

• Common problems: blockage, leakage, infection, dislodgement
• How to avoid and fix these problems
• What to do if something goes wrong

5. Catheter Care and Documentation

• How to take care of the catheter every day (e.g., flushing, checking, changing dressings)
• Tools needed for catheter care
• How to throw away used equipment safely
• How to keep proper records of care

6. Conclusion and Review

• Goal: Go over the important things we have learned about catheter care. Make sure everyone knows the best way to do it.
• Ask and answer questions together
• Talk about real-life examples and show how to do things
• Do a short test to check what you know and can do

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understanding the different types of catheters: indwelling, intermittent, and
• Familiarity with the anatomy relevant to catheter
• Knowledge of infection control protocols in catheter
• Recognising complications and knowing the appropriate
• Knowledge of essential catheter care maintenance, including documentation.

Who is this Catheter Care Training for?

Catheter care training supports a wide range of individuals, including healthcare professionals, paid carers, and family members.

Key Individuals include

• Nurses and healthcare assistants.
• Paid caregivers and support workers.
• Family members and home caregivers.
• Medical practitioners and clinicians.
• Clinical educators and managers.
• Patients who need to manage their own catheter.
• New or trainee staff in health and social care.
• Anyone working in a care setting with catheterized individuals.

It’s essential for anyone involved in the daily care, hygiene, and well-being of a catheterised person—ensuring safe practice, infection control, and dignity in line with sector standards.

📌Both courses are part of the face to face clinical training we offer within the UK.

Course Benefits

Catheter care training improves infection control, supports CQC compliance, boosts staff confidence, and promotes safe, dignified care across residential, domiciliary, and clinical settings.

For Individuals (Care Assistants, Support Workers, Nurses, Senior Carers):

• Builds confidence in safe catheter handling and hygiene routines.
• Reduces risk of infection and improves patient comfort.
• Clarifies escalation protocols and documentation standards.
• Reinforces dignity in care and safeguarding awareness.
• Supports role-specific competence across settings.

For Organisations (Care Homes, Domiciliary Providers, Clinical Teams):

• Strengthens compliance with CQC and clinical guidelines.
• Promotes team-wide consistency and inspection-readiness.
• Reduces training costs through onsite delivery options.
• Enhances staff retention through professional development.
• Aligns catheter care with continence and bladder health strategies.

Up to 80% of healthcare-associated UTIs are linked to catheter use, with infection risk increasing by 5% per day.

Regular staff training significantly reduces complications and improves patient outcomes.

Onsite Catheter Care Training

Caring for Care’s Onsite Catheter Care Training Course brings expert training straight to your workplace. This course is made for care workers, support staff, and nurses, and takes place in a familiar setting to help your team feel comfortable and involved.

Staff will learn how to handle catheters safely, prevent infections, empty and change drainage bags, spot common problems, and treat patients with dignity. The session includes real-life examples and hands-on activities to build confidence.

We offer this training in major UK cities like London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield, Nottingham, Stoke-on-Trent, Cardiff, Edinburgh, and Belfast, with flexible times to suit your team.

Onsite delivery allows the course to be tailored to your team’s needs, ensuring relevance and immediate application in practice. It’s ideal for care homes, domiciliary services, hospitals, and supported living environments.

Customer Testimonials:

This course has been rated ‘Excellent’ by 99% of people who have taken it. The main benefit is learning practical catheter care skills and feeling more confident.

Our expert trainers will guide you through any tricky questions or procedures. You can also check out the Google Reviews below to see what others think. The course is Skills for Care endorsed.

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“Mr. Ben is the good trainer. I leaned so many things about the catheter, I leaned sing,kind of catheter, infaction control, sign of the urine catheter as well. Very nice mothod of the teaching.i am impressed. Thank you” – Gagandeep Kaur

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“Had a catheterisation training with Ben and he was excellent and thorough. I learned new techniques which will definitely help me and my patients who requires catheter.” – FETAD MURLA

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“John made the catheter training quite interesting, interactive, and informative. Training delivery was top-notch 👌” – Kelvin Igbinovia

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“Just completed stoma and catheter care course with Ben very informative and professional trainer” – Caroline

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“Catheter Care Training was informative and interactive. Ben’s delivery of the course was excellent.” – Jodie Calderbank

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“It was a good experience with Ben learning the techniques of male catheterization. It was worth the while. The materials prepared by Caring for Care is well detailed and useful unfortunately we can’t have it but all good. 👍” – Awazi Yunana

Why Choose Caring for Care Catheter Training Course?

Choosing Caring for Care’s Catheter Training Course means investing in expert-led, compliance-focused training aligned with NHS England Infection Prevention guidelines and NICE Quality Standards. Our clinical courses have been rated ‘excellent’ by over 3,400  carers and nurses.

The course is taught by one of our experienced healthcare trainers, each with frontline clinical experience and a deep understanding of catheter care best practices.

Training is engaging, and tailored to real-world care settings, empowering staff to deliver safe, dignified support while confidently managing catheter-related tasks and complications.

This course is designed for frontline care staff responsible for catheter management, with practical instruction on hygiene, maintenance, and preventing complications.

Delegates learn how to handle, empty, and change catheter bags confidently, while maintaining patient dignity.

We offer flexible delivery options, either onsite or virtual, along with group discounts.

The course can also be paired with related topics such as Stoma Care or Infection Control for a full-day training bundle.

Catheter Care Training – FAQs

What is Catheter Care Training?

Catheter care training equips care staff with the skills to support catheterised individuals safely, confidently, and with dignity. It covers catheter types, hygiene routines, infection control, and escalation catheter procedures. Learners gain practical knowledge aligned with CQC and NICE standards, helping reduce risks and improve outcomes.

Catheter care procedures focus on preventing infection, maintaining hygiene, and ensuring proper drainage. The specific care routine depends on the type of catheter used.

The course promotes respectful care, accurate documentation, and inspection-readiness across residential, domiciliary, and clinical settings.

How is the course delivered?

This catheter care course can be delivered face to face or virtually and is always trainer-led to ensure clarity, confidence, and sector relevance. For staff requiring hands-on practice—such as catheter handling or drainage setup—face-to-face delivery is recommended. Organisations should discuss practical needs with our course advisors before booking to ensure the most suitable format for their team and setting.

What courses can be paired with catheter care?

Catheter care pairs well with courses on continence management, infection prevention and control, urinary tract infection awareness, and safeguarding vulnerable adults. For clinical staff, it complements stoma care, phlebotomy, and PEG feeding.

These combinations support safer delegation, holistic care planning, and inspection-readiness across residential, domiciliary, and nursing settings.

Can our staff receive catheter care training at our workplace?

Yes, Caring for Care can deliver this catheter care course onsite at your organisation, offering trainer-led delivery tailored to your setting. Onsite training supports team-wide consistency, reduces travel costs, and allows flexible scheduling around shifts. It also strengthens compliance by aligning training with your policies, documentation practices, and inspection-readiness goals.

Both new and experienced staff benefit from the shared learning environment, refreshed protocols, and role-specific guidance. This includes care assistants, support workers, nurses, and senior carers working across residential, domiciliary, and clinical settings.

How often should the course be refreshed?

We recommend refreshing catheter care training annually to maintain compliance, reinforce best practice, and support inspection-readiness. Updates may be needed sooner if staff roles change, new equipment is introduced, or clinical guidance is revised.

Regular catheterisation refreshers help care assistants, support workers, nurses, and senior carers stay confident in catheter handling, infection control, and escalation protocols—aligned with CQC expectations and sector standards.

What is catheter care competency for carers?

Catheter care competency means that a carer has the right practical and clinical skills to support someone with a catheter safely and confidently, following the correct standards. This includes knowing about different types of catheters, how to prevent infections, keeping things clean, and knowing when and how to report any concerns.

A competent carer handles equipment with care and respect, keeps clear records, and understands the rules around safety and quality set by organisations like the CQC, whether working in a care home, in someone’s home, or in a clinical setting.

We usually support individuals with a competency workbook and free learner resources to help you achieve workplace competency.

Can carers change catheters?

Carers are not typically permitted to change catheters unless they are registered healthcare professionals with the appropriate training and authorisation. Most care staff support catheter maintenance, hygiene, and monitoring, while catheter changes are carried out by nurses or clinicians, following clinical protocols and organisational policies.

Attending this catheter care training helps carers and nurses carry out these duties safely and confidently.

Can a caregiver change a catheter bag? Yes, caregivers can change catheter bags if trained, certified competent and authorised. This includes emptying, replacing, and securing bags while following infection control and dignity protocols.

What is the nurse’s responsibility of catheter care?

A nurse’s responsibility in catheter care includes assessing the need for catheterisation, inserting and removing catheters safely, monitoring for infection or complications, and educating staff and patients.

Nurses ensure documentation is accurate, dignity is upheld, and care aligns with clinical protocols, safeguarding principles, and CQC standards across residential, domiciliary, and healthcare settings.

Can we book both catheter care and continence training together?

Yes, you can book catheter care and continence training together as a combined, trainer-led session. This approach saves time, supports holistic learning, and ensures consistent messaging across your team. It’s ideal for care assistants, support workers, nurses, and senior carers seeking practical, dignity-led training tailored to residential, domiciliary, or clinical settings.

Plus, you’ll save over 40% when both courses are booked for the same day and venue. Please speak with our course advisors on more half-day course options to pair with catheter awareness.

I have gained a lot of knowledge and this has added to improving my skills and practice. John Starr was very formative and delivered a good training session. - Angela