Catheter Care

Catheter Care Awareness

Presentations and Handouts - all files editable.

Understanding catheter care is essential for anyone working in health and social care.

This fully editable training pack gives trainers and care providers everything needed to deliver confident sessions on Catheter Care Awareness including infection control insertion maintenance removal continence assessment and safe handling of equipment.

All resources are fully editable and sent via emailed zip folder within 24 hours.

This pack includes eight detailed presentations plus a wide range of handouts covering aseptic technique, bladder function, continence assessment, catheter devices, urinalysis, fluid balance and practical procedures to support learning and reinforce safe professional practice.

Why this topic is important

Catheter care is a high‑risk area in health and social care. Poor practice can lead to infections discomfort reduced dignity and serious complications.

Staff must understand when catheterisation is appropriate how to maintain a closed system how to prevent infection and how to recognise early signs of problems.

Catheter Care Awareness training strengthens safety reduces avoidable harm and supports person centred care.

Who this pack is for

• Trainers delivering health and social care courses

• Care providers who need ready to use and editable training

• Agencies supporting staff across residential and domiciliary services

• Nurses and senior staff who provide in house training

• Colleges and independent tutors teaching health and social care

This Pack

• Fully editable training resources that can be adapted to any setting

• Eight comprehensive presentations covering catheter overview urinary catheterisation emptying catheter bags catheter removal bladder function continence assessment urinalysis and essential steps to safe clean care

• A large collection of handouts including aseptic technique bladder function continence information catheter devices urinalysis fluid balance and practical procedure guidelines

• Professional content written specifically for the UK health and social care sector

• Digital delivery via emailed zip folder within 24 hours

What learners will understand

• When urinary catheterisation is appropriate and how decisions are made

• How to follow infection control and aseptic technique

• How to insert maintain and remove catheters safely

• How to empty catheter bags measure urine output and recognise abnormal findings

• How to assess bladder function and continence in older people

• How to use urinalysis and interpret results

• How to identify risks complications and early signs of infection

• How to document procedures and follow best practice guidelines

• How to support dignity comfort and person centred care

Presentation 1 - Catheter Care Overview (25 slides) – Slide Titles

When to Use Urinary Catheterisation
Infection Risks
Records and Assessment
Urinary Tract Infections
Review
Replacement
Indwelling
Three Way Devices
Residual Volume Decisions
Informed Consent
Mental Capacity Key Principles
Obtaining Consent
Insertion
Maintenance of the Urinary Catheter System
Education
References

Presentation 2 - Urinary Catheterisation (55 slides) – Slide Titles:

Infection Control Procedures
Defence Mechanisms
Risk
Assessing Need
Reasons for Catheterisation
Assessing Need
Knowledge
Clinical Indications for Urinary Catheterisation
Choice of Catheter
Securing Catheters
Aseptic Technique
Lubricants and Gels
Securing a Catheter – Associated Problems
Swivel Clips
Drainage
Bag Stands /Bag Attachments/other devices
Catheter Insertion
Meatal Cleansing
Records
Drainage Options
Emptying Urine Bags
Hand Washing
Catheter Maintenance
Review
Education
References

Presentation 3 - Emptying a Catheter Bag (14 slides) – Slide Titles:

Standard Infection Control Procedures
Emptying the Bag - Steps to Take
Non Infected Urine
Measuring Urine Output
Colour of Urine
If Urine Output is Normal/ Abnormal/ Suspected UTI
References

Presentation 4 - Removal of Urinary Catheters (22 slides) – Slide Titles:

The Essentials
Routine Removal (Urethral)
Suprapubic Removal
Problems
Techniques
Warning
References

Presentation 5 - Assessing Bladder Function and Continence Older People (39 slides) – Slide Titles:

The Bladder
Continence
A Normal Bladder
Age Related Changes (Women and Men)
Age Related Changes Nocturnal Polyuria
Health Conditions
Medication Review
Diabetes
Other Conditions
Constipation
Dementia
Holistic Approach to Assessment
Assessment of Symptoms
Urinalysis
Bladder Scans
Assessment Tools
Bladder Diaries
Abdominal Examinations
Cognitive Difficulties
Mobility Difficulties
Care Planning
Therapies
Therapies - Care Homes – Prompted Voiding
Medication
Surgery
References

Presentation 6 - Urinalysis (15 slides) – Slide Titles

Composition of Urine
Colour of Urine
Volume of Urine
Urinalysis
Haematuria
Specimens of Urine
MSSU/CSU
24 Hour Urine Samples
Urinary Tract Infections
Urine – Cleaning
References

Presentation 7 - Essential Steps to Safe Clean Care Urinary Catheter Care (7 slides) – Slide Titles:

Department of Health
Urinary Catheter Care
Catheter Insertion
Continuing Care
Illustration
References

Presentation 8 - Essential Steps to Safe Clean Care Preventing the Spread of Infection (7 slides) – Slide Titles:

Department of Health
Hand Hygiene
Personal Protective Equipment
Aseptic/Aseptic Non-Touch
Safe Disposal of Sharps
Illustration
References

Word Documents (Handouts)

Aseptic Technique
Assessing Bladder Function and Urinary Incontinence in Older People
Bag Drainage and Fluid Balance Assessment Summary
Procedure Guidelines Aseptic Technique Assessment Summary
Procedure Guideline Assessment Summary
Catheter Leg Bags, Tubes, Accessories
Catheter Specimen of Urine Procedure
Continence Information Factsheet
Continence Information Practical Help
NPSA The Correct Catheter to Use
Procedure Emptying Catheter Bag
Procedure Guidelines Hand Washing Assessment Summary
Procedure Guidelines Urinalysis and Fluid Balance Assessment Summary
Suprapubic Catheter Procedure
The Role of the Health Care Assistant
Urinary Catheter Devices
Urine Retention

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