Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections in Care Settings
- Format:
- Intermediate
- 1 Study Hour
- Online Study
- Self-Printed Certificate
- Accreditation:
- 5 CPD Points
- CPD Certified
Course Description
Upon completion of this course, learners will develop an understanding of what UTIs are, their main causes, and some of the main ways that UTIs can be treated and prevented.
A urinary tract infection occurs when one or more parts of the urinary system become infected with a pathogen. This can be caused from a lack of poor personal and hand hygiene, poor catheter care, an inadequate fluid intake, and conditions that may cause incomplete bladder emptying.
Why take this course?
Upon completion of this online course, learners will understand what a UTI is, how pathogens can enter the urinary tract and cause infection, the effect that diabetes has on a UTI, and how to test for the presence of UTIs. Learners will understand the detection process from observing signs and symptoms, to notifying a senior or a GP.
This module is designed to help professionals who are involved with patients in the care sector understand treatment for mild, moderate and severe cases of UTIs, what the main methods of prevention are, and the actions they can take if they suspect a patient may have a UTI.
E-learning content
- What is a UTI?
- What causes a UTI?
- UTIs and diabetes
- How UTIs are treated and prevented
Training outcomes
Upon completion of this course, learners will:
- Develop an understanding of what UTIs are, and their main causes
- Be aware of key signs and symptoms of UTIs
- Understand some of the main ways to treat and prevent UTIs
- Be able to know what is appropriate action to take if you suspect a service user has a UTI
Accreditation
The content of this course is certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Duration
Approximately 1 hour to complete. As an e-learning course you can complete this training in convenient stages. The system will record your progress throughout.
Test and certificate
The end of course test consists of 23 multiple choice questions. Learners are required to achieve a 75% pass mark, and, if necessary, may attempt the test three times at no extra cost.
If learners do not achieve the 75% pass mark, further attempts may be given by contacting our support team.
Learners will be able to download a digital certificate on completion. This can be printed, and we suggest you keep it for your records.
£35.00 + VAT
Volume discounts available
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You will learn
- Understand where UTIs occur
- The Appropriate Action to take when you suspect a service user has a UTI
Who is it for?
- Anyone working in the care sector dealing with patients
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