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This course offers a thorough exploration of the digestive, urinary, and integumentary systems, covering their anatomy, common disorders, and essential care practices.
Participants will gain insights into the digestive process, from the role of salivary glands to the journey of food through the digestive tract and understand conditions like impaired bowel function and common diseases. The course also delves into the care and management of ileostomies, colostomies, and urostomies, including pouching systems and stoma care.
Additionally, it covers the urinary system, focusing on catheterisation, including suprapubic catheters, and the care of catheter systems. The integumentary section addresses skin integrity, pressure ulcers, and skin tear management, highlighting effective care strategies and prevention techniques. This comprehensive overview equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed for effective management and care of these vital body systems.
Bowel and Catheter Care is a non-accredited course.
On successful completion, learners will receive a Certificate of Participation
There are no entry requirements for this course. You can apply for this course now.
Workstation setup
You will need a quiet space for study that has stable internet connection. You will also need:
- Web camera, microphone and speakers
- Smartphone
- Earbuds or headphones
- Zoom video conferencing software
Please note: You will need to turn your camera and microphone on, as required when using video conferencing.
- Understanding Digestive Anatomy and Function: Identify and describe the parts of the digestive system, including the salivary glands and their role in digestion.
- Digestion Process and Pathologies: Explain the journey of food through the digestive system and recognise signs of impaired bowel function and common bowel diseases.
- Management of Stomas: Understand the reasons for, and care of, ileostomies, colostomies, and urostomies, including the use and management of various pouching systems.
- Urinary System Care: Describe the components of the urinary system and the procedures for catheterisation, including suprapubic catheters, and manage catheter-related complications.
- Integumentary System and Skin Care: Explain the structure and function of the skin and apply principles of skin integrity management to prevent and address pressure ulcers and skin tears.
- Procedural Skills: Demonstrate the proper techniques for administering rectal suppositories and Microlax, and managing various types of pouches, including emptying and disposal.
- Care Strategies: Implement effective care strategies for maintaining skin integrity, managing stoma sites, and handling urinary and digestive system appliances
Australian residents can access this course at our fee for service rate.
Fee For Service $142.00 excl. GST
Course costs may vary subject to location and equipment requirements. A genU Training staff member will assist you in determining your course fees prior to enrolment.
genU Training offer Bowel and Catheter Care Training in the following format:
Virtual: Study online with instructor led training.
1 day – 3.5hours AM or PM
Time zones: Local state time zones are observed.
Click the Apply button and complete the online application. Once we receive your application, our Customer Enquiries Team will contact you to progress your application and advise of next steps. Find out more about the application process.
If you need support to complete your application, we are happy to help. Simply call 1300 582 687 or contact us online.
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