Clinical Skills
Urinary Catheterisation Course in Manchester
Our urinary catheterisation course in Manchester teaches catheter care, male and female catheterisation on models, and removal. Book the full day (6 CPD hours) or the catheter care morning only (3 CPD hours). Thursdays at our centre in Levenshulme.
- Morning: catheter care, 09:30 to 12:30
- Afternoon: inserting and removing catheters, 13:15 to 16:30
- Book the full day or the morning only
- 6 CPD hours full day, 3 CPD hours morning only
- Male and female catheterisation on anatomical models
- Up to 14 learners, sandwich lunch on the full day
- Certificate and workplace competency record
Course summary
- Duration
- 1 day (or morning only)
- Format
- Face-to-face
- Location
- Manchester
- CPD
- 6
- Certificate valid for
- Refresher recommended every 2 years
- Price
- £65
- Next date
- Thursday 19 November 2026
Our urinary catheterisation course in Manchester teaches you to care for, insert and remove urethral catheters safely. You practise male and female catheterisation on anatomical models at our centre in Levenshulme.
The morning covers catheter care and suits all care staff, including support workers in care homes. The afternoon covers inserting catheters, for staff whose role includes it. You can book the full day or the morning only.
Catheterisation course in Manchester: what you learn
Morning: catheter care. Anatomy of the urinary system; reasons for catheterisation and the hazards; infection prevention, risk assessment and waste disposal; catheter types, valves and drainage bags; daily care and bag changes; suprapubic catheter care; catheter passports; recognising complications such as blockage, bypassing, infection and trauma.
Afternoon: inserting and removing catheters. Consent, competence and accountability; choosing catheter type and size; aseptic male and female urethral catheterisation on models; securing the catheter; removal and trial without catheter; troubleshooting; documentation and dignity. Suprapubic insertion is not covered.
Assessment and certificate
Your trainer observes your technique on the models. Content follows the national occupational standards SFHCHS9 (care for individuals with urinary catheters) and SFHCHS8 (insert and secure urethral catheters), and the Royal College of Nursing's catheter care guidance.
Competence. Practice on this course is on training models. The course does not on its own make you competent to perform the procedure on patients. Your employer supervises you and signs you off in your workplace before you practise on your own.
Related clinical skills
The same week we run our venepuncture and cannulation course (Monday) and advanced phlebotomy and cannulation course (Tuesday and Wednesday). The 3-day bundle combines the advanced course with this one.
Training in Manchester and at your care home
Training takes place at PLAB Guide Training Centre, Second Floor, 308 Moseley Road, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 2LH. There is free on-street parking nearby on a first-come basis, and a small free car park at the back for 5 to 6 cars.
We run this course, or a half-day catheter care session, for up to 14 staff at your care home or practice. Ask for a group training quote or see our annual training plans for care homes.
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Course overview
The course runs on the Thursday of the third week of each month, from 09:30 to 16:30. Full-day learners receive refreshments and a sandwich lunch; morning-only learners receive refreshments. You receive a certificate of attendance with your CPD hours (6 full day, 3 morning only) and a workplace competency record. We recommend a refresher every 2 years.
Who this course is for
- Registered nurses and nursing associates
- Healthcare assistants, support workers and complex care staff
- Care home and community staff
- Doctors, medical students and international medical graduates
Anyone can attend. Whether you may insert catheters at work depends on your employer's policy.
Entry requirements
No previous experience is needed. Please bring photo ID.
Course format
- Duration
- 1 day (or morning only)
- Delivery
- Face to face: theory and practice on male and female catheterisation models
Assessment
- How you are assessed
- Continuous observation by the trainer
- Practical assessment
- Demonstrate aseptic urethral catheterisation on a model
Certification
- Requirements
- Attend the session(s) booked. Full day: 6 CPD hours. Morning only: 3 CPD hours.
- Certificate valid for
- Refresher recommended every 2 years
Training near you
PLAB Guide Training Centre delivers Urinary Catheterisation Course in Manchester, convenient for learners travelling from Levenshulme, Longsight, Burnage, Didsbury, Stockport and surrounding areas.
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Frequently asked questions
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The next date with places is Thursday 19 November 2026
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