Incontinence Awareness
About Incontinence Awareness
A training course for staff working in a care setting. This training ensures learners understand incontinence and its impact on the individuals affected. Candidates will also learn the causes of different types of incontinence and the best ways to manage it.
Course Length
Our Incontinence Awareness training course is 3 hours long and completed in a half-day. Our courses are structured to allow breaks for learners to eat and rest.
Certificate Validity
The Incontinence Awareness training certificate lasts 12 months (1 year). Before expiry, you’ll need to re-enrol to receive a new certificate.
Delivery
Our most popular form of training is held in-house, where we send a trainer out to your premises for a face-to-face session (for groups of up to 12).
Topics Covered
Please see our course outline here. During this Incontinence Awareness training course, you will learn what incontinence means and its common causes, understand different types of incontinence, and more…
Cost/Pricing
Pricing can vary depending on location, dates, group size (where applicable), and more factors. For a free email quotation, please contact our advisors directly on 0800 781 2041 or leave an enquiry.
How do you get Certified?
This course is available via an in-house group course for up to 12 delegates. Choose for the course to be delivered either face to face or by a blended learning option, at a time and place convenient to you. Alternatively, learn through one of our scheduled courses at centres located across the UK. Upon completion of this course, a certificate will be awarded.
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Incontinence Awareness Course Outline
- What does incontinence mean?
- Common causes of incontinence.
- Understanding different types of incontinence.
- Identifying the assistance available when managing incontinence.
- Risks associated with male and female sufferers.
- Medicines and treatment.
- Complications.
- Developing management plans.
Speak with one of our training consultants for free advice, no-obligation quotations, and more useful information.
Incontinence Awareness FAQs
What is incontinence?
Incontinence is a term that describes an involuntary or accidental loss of urine from the bladder or bowel motion and wind from the bowel. Incontinence can be treated and managed.
Who is this course for?
The training is designed for staff in a range of care settings and ensures candidates understand how incontinence can impact the affected individual. It is ideal for carers that are directly involved in personal care. It is also relevant to those dealing with patients in a care home or domestic setting.
Are there risks associated with incontinence?
Yes, there are physical and emotional risks to the patient due to incontinence. These include skin problems (rashes, infections and sores), urinary tract infections and negative impacts on their social life.
What will I learn in the course?
Attendees on the course will learn the common causes of incontinence and gain an understanding of the kinds of issues they will face. They will look at the differing risks to male and female suffers and gain valuable insight into the types of medicine, management plans, and assistance available to those with the condition.
Incontinence Awareness FAQs
What is incontinence?
Incontinence is a term that describes an involuntary or accidental loss of urine from the bladder or bowel motion and wind from the bowel. Incontinence can be treated and managed.
Who is this course for?
The training is designed for staff in a range of care settings and ensures candidates understand how incontinence can impact the affected individual. It is ideal for carers that are directly involved in personal care. It is also relevant to those dealing with patients in a care home or domestic setting.
Are there risks associated with incontinence?
Yes, there are physical and emotional risks to the patient due to incontinence. These include skin problems (rashes, infections and sores), urinary tract infections and negative impacts on their social life.
What will I learn in the course?
Attendees on the course will learn the common causes of incontinence and gain an understanding of the kinds of issues they will face. They will look at the different risks to male and female suffers and gain valuable insight into the types of medicine, management plans, and assistance available to those with the condition.
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- Medication Awareness
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