This CPD-accredited awareness course helps care workers, support workers, nurses and team leaders understand continence and provide safe, respectful support in day-to-day care. Learners will explore the main types of incontinence, how continence problems affect dignity, health and wellbeing, and how to notice, record and escalate concerns appropriately in care settings.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe what continence is and why it matters for dignity and wellbeing.
- Identify the main types and causes of incontinence.
- Recognise the effects and risks linked to continence problems.
- Explain how carers support identification, recording and escalation of concerns.
- Provide person-centred continence support that promotes dignity, comfort and independence.
- Follow good infection prevention practice during continence care.
- Understand key responsibilities around consent, privacy, documentation and escalation.
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Overview
This online training course has been designed specifically for Care and Support Workers working in a social care setting. It may also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about Continence Awareness.
- What continence is and why it matters
- The main types and causes of incontinence
- The effects and risks, including skin damage, UTIs, dehydration, constipation and falls
- How continence problems are identified through observation, bladder diaries and bowel monitoring
- Supporting and managing continence with dignity and good practice
- Infection prevention in continence care
- Responsibilities relating to consent, privacy, documentation and escalation
- Interactive activities, video scenarios and knowledge checks
Final knowledge check and CPD certificate (pass mark 80%)
Approx. 30 to 45 minutes, including interactive tasks, video scenarios and knowledge checks.
Hugh Asher, BSc (Hons), MSc (Merit), PhD (Applied Social Science)
As a course consultant, Hugh brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his role. His extensive background in working with individuals with diverse needs, combined with his passion for utilising nature as a therapeutic tool, allows him to provide valuable insights and guidance to learners.
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