Healthy bladders and bowels (Full Course)

This course will be delivered via Zoom webinar over two half-day sessions as follows:

23rd & 31st January 2024 • 9.30 - 13.15 • via Zoom

For health care professionals new to the speciality or those requiring a full update. The course includes an in-depth look at ERIC resources and an opportunity to apply your knowledge through case studies and group work.

Course tutor

Brenda Cheer
Paediatric Specialist Continence Nurse and ERIC Nurse

Meet Brenda Cheer

Objectives

  • To develop understanding of promotion of healthy bladders and bowels in children
  • To increase knowledge of up-to-date facts on childhood bowel and bladder problems
  • To be clear about the importance of assessment and what tools are available
  • To improve knowledge of the treatments available and when to use them
  • To provide an understanding of the relevant NICE guidance
  • To increase confidence in managing these conditions in the community
  • To establish areas where further learning and/or experience is needed

Programme

Part 1: Healthy Bowels

09.30 – 10.00 Welcome and Introduction to ERIC. Opening poll. Setting the scene.
10.00 – 10.30 Anatomy and physiology of the bowel. Recognition of constipation.
10.30 – 10.40 Break
10.40 – 11.15 Assessment and diagnosis using the Continence Assessment Form.
11.15 – 11.45 Management using the Flowchart – Constipation.
11.45 – 11.55 Break
11.55 – 12.15 Management continued.
12.15 – 12.45 Case studies.
12.45 – 13.10 Q & A
13.10 – 13.15 Closing poll. Evaluation and close.

 

Part 2: Healthy Bladders

09.30 – 10.00 Welcome back! Opening poll.  Setting the scene.
10.00 – 10.30 Anatomy and physiology of the bladder. Normal acquisition of bladder control.
10.30 – 10.40 Break
10.40 – 11.15 Assessment and diagnosis using the Continence Assessment Form.
11.15 – 11.45 Management using the Flowchart – Daytime Bladders.
11.45 – 11.55 Break
11.55 – 12.15 Management continued
12.15 – 12.45 Case studies.
12.45 – 13.10 Q & A
13.10 – 13.15 Closing poll. Evaluation and close.

 

Important information about this online event

This course will be delivered via Zoom webinar.

If you are not available to watch this session live, there will be access to the recording for 1 month but you will still need to register.

We would recommend that attendees access this training from home using a personal device if at all possible. If you are intending to use an NHS computer, please check that there are no firewalls in place that will prevent you from joining a Zoom webinar.

If you haven't received the joining link a few days before the webinar is due to start, please check your junk inbox first. If you still need assistance, please email [email protected]

Payment information

The cost of the course is £100 per person. Please note that we can only accept payment by card through our booking system.

If you want to pay by invoice this can be done but please note that payment by this method will cost £130 per person and we must be advised of the purchase order number at the time of booking. Please email [email protected] if you require further information regarding invoice payments.

Cancellation policy

If written notification is received 30 days before the course, we will issue a refund. We regret that no refunds can be made on bookings cancelled less than 30 days before the course. A colleague may attend in your place rather than forfeit the full course fee.

ERIC reserves the right to cancel the course. In the unlikely event of cancellation by ERIC, course fees paid will be refunded in full

Book now for 23rd & 31st January 2024

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