Course curriculum

  • 1

    Intermittent Catheterization For The Female Patient

    • Introduction

    • Why use a catheter?

    • Anatomy and physiology

  • 2

    Catheters and role of team

    • History of IC

    • Catheter sizes

    • Catheter types and justification

    • Advantages of each catheter type

    • Interdisciplinary approach

  • 3

    Teaching self catheterization

    • Sterile vs clean technique

    • Finding the urethra

    • Female intermittent catheterization technique

    • Copy of Keys for success

  • 4

    Tools and supplies

    • Adaptive clothing

    • Catheter insertion guide

    • Leg spreader/Mirror

    • Extension tube

    • Male vs Female length

    • Supplies

  • 5

    Summary

    • Schedule, UTIs and final thoughts

    • References

  • 6

    Post Test

    • IC For The Female Patient Post Test

  • 7

    Survey

    • IC For The Female Patient Survey

1 hour continuing education credit

Approved by AOTA Course ID 04419. AppleTree CEU is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for contact hours applicable for APRN, RN, or LPN relicensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number LT0339-0924.

Social proof: testimonials

“Jeff was an amazing instructor and very informative with all the materials presented. I truly enjoyed this presentation!!!”

“I feel more confident in catheterization and teaching of self care, in addition to goal writing for catheterization.”

“Excellent and very professional presentation.”

“Great course! Would definitely recommend this class to others.”

“I think this was perfect. I would highly recommend this course!!!”

“Thanks for an outstanding lecture and opportunity for learning.”

“Jeff was an amazing instructor and very informative with all the materials presented. I truly enjoyed this presentation!!!”

“Very well organized. Jeff is a great and well prepared speaker.”

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