Male Catheterization

Course Description: This Programme aims to prepare and equip the Registered Nurses working with community, nursing homes with advanced knowledge, clinical skills and competencies to perform Male catherisation for patient with urinary dysfunction or urinary retention. By the end of the session, participants should be able to:

1. apply the understanding on the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system when performing male catheterisation;

2. apply understanding of legal aspect and ethical principles when performing male urethra catheterisation;

3. select appropriate type and size of urinary catheter in accordance to the patient’s condition;

4. explain the contraindications and problems associated with Male urinary catherisation;

5. identify the catheter-associated complications and its preventive strategies when caring for patient with a urinary catheter;

6. adhere to the infection control principles and practice for safe male urethra catheter insertion;

7. demonstrate competence to perform male urethra catheterisation and reflect on skill performance.

Applicable for Registered Nurses with more than 2 years' experience, who require performing male catherisation in clinical areas.

Course Duration: 28 Hours

Mode of Delivery: Blended

Point of Contact: Contact Ms Wang Shan at shan_wang@ttsh.com.sg for more information.

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