Indwelling Catheter Care
3 hours
Face-to-face
See below for our Fee Schedule
Unley Park or Mount Barker
About Course
Indwelling Catheter Care considers the anatomy and physiology of the bladder, as well as, why catheters are used. In this course, students are shown the vital care of equipment instructions and how this translates to clients at home. Students also gain the ability to use essential equipment needed to perform and understand general wellbeing, including good bladder health and UTI’s. Registered nurses and support workers are strongly encouraged to undertake this course.
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Basic knowledge of bladder anatomy and physiology, as it relates to an indwelling urinary catheter
Understanding the different types of catheters
Nutrition and hydration needs as they support use of an indwelling urinary catheter
Having a working knowledge about management of drainage devices
Developing an understanding of the risks associated
Recognising the relationship between bowel health and catheters
Recognising the relationship between adequate hydration and catheters
Recognising Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) and other complications
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Connecting and disconnecting the leg bag
Students must complete all practicals to pass the course.
Delivery Mode
This course is delivered face-to-face and no self-study is required.
Course Duration
3 hours
Refresh every 2 years.
Course Location
Unley Park Campus
376B Unley Road, Unley Park, SA, 5061
Adelaide Hills Training Location
Mount Barker Community Centre: 3 Dumas Street, Mount Barker, SA, 5251
Course Fee*
For Group Booking cost, please contact us
A minimum of 5 participants is required for class to commence.
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2026 Fee Schedule*