Clean Intermittent Catheterisation in Children

Course summary

This learning provides an understanding of the underlying knowledge and principles regarding clean intermittent catheterisation in children/young people.

Applicable audience	This learning is suitable for learners who work in a health, care or school setting and support children who have additional healthcare needs.
Pre-requisites	There are no pre-requisites required for this learning.
Delivery method	This learning is delivered through a virtual classroom. In addition to the virtual classroom session, three one hour work place visits to have supervised practice, assessment and competency completion will be required.
Duration	This learning will take 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete and will include a competency document completed in practice.
Materials and resources required	Learners should have access to a computer with an internet connection and Microsoft Teams. A competency document will be provided.
Refresher	This learning should be completed as required.
Minimum/maximum learner numbers	A minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 learners are required for this learning.

The aim of this learning is to provide theoretical and practical training in providing appropriate care for children/young people who require clean intermittent catheterisation. Upon completion, learner competencies will require assessment in practice, in the demonstration of safe practice as outlined in the competency document.

Learners will be able to:

Describe the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system
Outline characteristics of the child/young person’s condition in relation to clean intermittent catheterisation
Demonstrate the skills required to carry out the intermittent catheterisation safely, competently and comfortably for the child/young person
Discuss the risks involved with this procedure and how to seek advice as appropriate when risk has been identified
Describe how to maintain accurate records of any assessment, action and review
Identify and discuss about the child/young person’s understanding and feelings about intermittent catheterisation
Outline the importance of and demonstrate appropriate documentation, record keeping, information sharing and reporting