Professional Suprapubic Catheter Care Training
Our Suprapubic Catheter Care Courses provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to safely care for patients with suprapubic catheters. Designed around current clinical guidelines and best practice, our training combines expert instruction with practical learning to help improve patient outcomes and reduce the risk of catheter-related complications.
Whether you are new to suprapubic catheter care or looking to update your existing skills, our courses are suitable for a wide range of healthcare settings.
What You’ll Learn
Our comprehensive Suprapubic Catheter Care Course covers:
- Anatomy and physiology of the urinary system.
- Understanding suprapubic catheterisation and its clinical indications.
- Differences between suprapubic and urethral catheters.
- Routine suprapubic catheter care and maintenance.
- Stoma site assessment and daily care.
- Safe drainage bag management and catheter hygiene.
- Infection prevention and control.
- Recognising and managing common complications, including blockage, leakage, dislodgement, skin irritation, and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).
- Maintaining patient comfort, dignity, and independence.
- Documentation, monitoring, and record keeping.
- Patient education and ongoing support.
- Practical demonstrations and supervised skills practice.
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for:
- Registered Nurses (RGNs)
- Nursing Associates
- Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
- Care Home Staff
- Community Nurses
- Domiciliary Care Workers
- Residential Care Staff
- Hospice and Palliative Care Teams
- Agency Healthcare Professionals
- Support Workers
The course is ideal for professionals caring for patients with suprapubic catheters in hospitals, care homes, community healthcare services, and patients’ own homes.
Course Benefits
By completing this course, participants will:
- Develop confidence in delivering safe suprapubic catheter care.
- Understand best practice for catheter maintenance and stoma site care.
- Recognise early signs of complications and know when to escalate concerns.
- Reduce the risk of infection and catheter-related problems.
- Promote patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
- Meet professional competency and workplace training requirements.
- Receive a certificate upon successful completion.
Flexible Training Options
We offer flexible training to meet the needs of individuals and organisations, including:
- Classroom-based training
- On-site workplace training
- Group bookings
- Refresher courses
- Bespoke training tailored to your organisation
Why Choose Our Suprapubic Catheter Care Courses?
Our experienced trainers deliver practical, engaging training using real-world clinical scenarios to build confidence and competence. Courses are regularly updated to reflect the latest clinical guidance and evidence-based practice, ensuring learners receive high-quality, relevant training.
Whether you work in a hospital, GP practice, community healthcare service, nursing home, or domiciliary care setting, our course will help you deliver safe, effective, and person-centred suprapubic catheter care.
Book Your Suprapubic Catheter Care Course
Whether you’re training an individual healthcare professional or an entire clinical team, our Suprapubic Catheter Care Courses provide the practical skills and clinical knowledge needed to deliver excellent patient care.
Contact us today to discuss course availability, group bookings, and bespoke training solutions for your organisation.
