Description

This CPD-approved course provides care home workers with a thorough understanding of continence management in residential care settings. Covering the anatomy of the urinary and bowel systems, types and causes of incontinence, person-centred assessment and care planning, practical management strategies, infection prevention, skin care, and the legal framework under CQC, NICE, and UK legislation, this course ensures care staff can deliver high-quality, dignified continence care that improves residents’ quality of life.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand the anatomy of urinary and bowel systems and their role in continence.
  • Identify the types, causes, and risk factors for urinary and faecal incontinence in care home residents.
  • Conduct person-centred continence assessments using validated tools.
  • Develop individualised continence care plans in partnership with residents.
  • Apply practical management strategies including toileting programmes, pelvic floor exercises, and dietary interventions.
  • Implement infection prevention and skin care protocols.
  • Deliver care that upholds dignity, privacy, and psychological wellbeing.
  • Navigate UK legislation, CQC standards, and NICE guidelines.
  • Maintain accurate continence care records.
  • Promote a positive continence care culture within care home settings.

Accreditation Certificate

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Managing Continence in Care Home Settings Certificate

Assess continence needs, plan person centred care, maintain dignity, prevent infection, protect skin, and record accurately.

What does my certificate include?

Your Managing Continence in Care Home Settings Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.

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Managing Continence in Care Home Settings

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Pass Requirement

70%

Certification Period

1 year
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