Nursing Procedures

Urinary Catheter Insertion and Maintenance Course

Course Overview

This course is designed to instruct learners how to insert a straight and indwelling urinary catheter for both male and female patients using sterile technique. Learners will have the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to insert a urinary catheter, obtain a urine specimen from the indwelling catheter and provide routine catheter care using high and low fidelity manikins.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate proficient sterile technique for indwelling urinary catheter insertion.
2. Explain the proper procedure for urine specimen collection.
3. Describe the daily maintenance of a patient with a urinary catheter to prevent complications. 

Phlebotomy Course

Course Overview

Master the essential skills and techniques for performing phlebotomy in this hands-on course. The course covers proper blood collection procedures, including specific collection tubes and sample preservation techniques. Learners will benefit from a video demonstration of adult blood collection techniques, followed by extensive hands-on practice using state-of-the-art task trainers.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the correct phlebotomy procedure.
2. Choose the correct methodologies and collection tubes for various blood sample requirements.
3. Discuss the critical responsibilities of a practitioner throughout the phlebotomy procedure.