Continence Assessment
Course Summary
Urinary incontinence is very common in Australia. Among our older population, the prevalence of incontinence is particularly widespread. It is therefore vital that nurses and carers have a sound clinical understanding of the condition, particularly those in the primary, community and aged care sectors. They need to understand the strategies and approaches to assess and manage incontinence.
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Course Description
Urinary incontinence is very common in Australia. Among our older population, the prevalence of incontinence is particularly widespread.
The impact of incontinence on a sufferer can be devastating, it is therefore vital that nurses and carers have a sound clinical understanding of the condition, particularly those in the primary, community and aged care sectors. They need to understand the strategies and approaches to assess and manage incontinence.
This course has been developed by HealthTimes in partnership with RDNS – RSL Care, and includes the following topics:
- The structure of the urinary system
- Incontinence and neural control of continence
- The use and interpretation of bladder diaries
- Management strategies
- Post void residuals
- Performing bladder scans
To discuss licensing arrangements and to make this course available to all or a group of your staff, call 1300 306 582.