Female Catheterisation Awareness Level 2 Training Resources

Female Catheterisation Awareness Level 2 Training Resources

This pack explains what female catheterisation is, who is authorised to perform it and how care staff safely support individuals with catheter care without carrying out the clinical procedure.

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Overall Aim: To develop staff awareness, confidence and
understanding of female catheterisation so they can recognise what it
is, support individuals who have a catheter, promote dignity and
comfort, identify early signs of concern and follow correct reporting
and escalation procedures across any health or social care setting.​

Learning Objectives

Explain what female catheterisation is and why an individual may
require a catheter.​

Describe the different types of female catheters used in health and
social care settings.​

Identify their own non‑clinical role in supporting a person with a
catheter.​

Recognise signs of discomfort, infection or catheter‑related
concerns that require reporting.​

Demonstrate how to maintain dignity, privacy and respectful
communication when supporting someone with a catheter.​

Follow correct hygiene, safety and documentation
expectations when providing catheter‑related support.​

State the correct reporting and escalation procedures if a
catheter issue or safeguarding concern arises.​

Understand professional boundaries and what they must not do
in relation to catheter care at Level 2.​

Includes:

Presentation
Handout
Multiple Choice Knowledge Check
Trainer Aide Answer Key
Roles and Responsibilities Check (Questions)
Spot the Risk Exercise
Scenario Based Quiz

Presentation (74 Slides)

Aim and Objectives
Section - Female Catheterisation
What Female Catheterisation Means
Why Catheters Are Used
Catheterisation in Health and Social Care Settings
Key Terms Staff Need To Know
Catheter
Urine Drainage Bag
Tubing
Short Term Catheter
Long Term Catheter
Infection
Blockage
Leakage
Awareness Vs. Clinical Tasks
Person Centred Understanding of Catheter Use
Section - Types of Catheters
Types of Female Catheters
Short Term Catheters
Long Term Catheters
Indwelling (Foley) Catheters
Intermittent Catheters
How Different Catheters Are Used
What You Need To Know At Level 2
Section - The Non-Clinical Role
Daily Support For Someone With A Catheter
Promoting Dignity and Privacy
Safe Handling of Catheter Equipment
Hygiene and Cleanliness Responsibilities
Observing For Changes Or Concerns
Reporting and Escalation Pathways
Supporting Mobility and Comfort
Communication and Reassurance
Protecting Skin and Preventing Discomfort
Person Centred Support In Daily Routines
Section - Catheter Related Concerns
Catheter Hygiene
Daily Hygiene Routines
Safe Positioning of Tubing and Bags
Preventing Infection Through Good Practice
Recognising Early Signs of Infection
Protecting Skin Around The Catheter Site
Supporting Cleanliness During Personal Care
Safe Emptying of Drainage Bags
Managing a Clean Environment
When To Report Concerns
Section - Understanding Catheter Risks
Introduction
Common Risks Linked To catheter Use
Early Warning Signs To Look For
How Staff Can Reduce Risk
Environmental Factors That Increase Risk
How Staff Can Reduce Environmental Risk
Reporting Concerns
Safeguarding Concerns
Section - Understanding Catheter Documentation
Introduction
Why Accurate Records Matter
What Must Be Recorded
Observing and Noting Changes
Documenting Hygiene and Daily Support
Recording Issues Reported
Section - Summary of Key Learning
Key Learning Summary
References and Further Information

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