Continence Care Awareness
This Continence Care Awareness course provides delegates with a clear understanding of the different types of incontinence and the practical ways to support individuals with dignity and sensitivity. The session explores factors that can aggravate continence issues, including physical and emotional impacts, and outlines best practices in personal care, the use of continence aids, and skin integrity maintenance. This course is suitable for carers, healthcare assistants, and support workers in any setting.
| Course Number | Course Validity | Course Duration | Course Assessment | Course Accreditation | Course Approvals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| s1 | 1 Year | 3 Hours | Continuous | - | - |
- Introduction and course overview
- Understanding types of incontinence
- Factors that may worsen incontinence
- Faecal incontinence and appropriate support
- Supporting continence needs and promoting independence
- Catheters, pads, and other continence products
- Importance of good skin care and hygiene
- Summary, questions, and course evaluation
