The Bladder and Bowel Nursing Team offer the following training sessions. Care Home staffs are welcome to access these sessions in order to help them with assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of bladder and bowel dysfunction.
Training Sessions
How to book a delegate onto a bladder and bowel training session:
Please send an email to loth.bbntraining@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk with the following information.
Course name and date, delegate name, job title (registered or non-registered), care home details including an email address, contact telephone number and name of care home manager.
2025 Training Sessions
Adult Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction for non registered nursing staff
- Monday 02 June 2025 (11:00-13:00) face to face – Houston Seminar Room, St John’s Hospital
- Thursday 21 August 2025 (14:00-16:00) face to face – Arthurs Seat Room, PEC, RIE
Learning outcomes
- Recall the basic anatomy of the urinary and digestive systems.
- Describe how bladder and bowel health can be promoted.
- Understand their role in assessing bladder and bowel dysfunction
- Know the common causes of bladder/bowel dysfunction (including incontinence).
- Identify how to select suitable absorbent bodyworn pads.
- Understand how to fit bodyworn pads correctly.
- Describe how to apply a sheath.
- Identify how to care for an indwelling urinary catheter.
- Understand limitations of role and processes to report to registered nurse.
Adult Bowel Management for Band 3 Community HCSW
- Wednesday 02 July 2025 (11:00-13:00) face to face – Boardroom, Admin Building, Astley Ainslie Hospital
- Wednesday 29 October 2025 (11:00-13:00) face to face – Boardroom, Admin Building, Astley Ainslie Hospital
Adult Bowel Dysfunction for Registered Nurses & B4 Assistant Practitioners
- Monday 02 June 2025 (14:00-16:00) face to face – Houston Seminar Room, Staff Development & Support Centre, St John’s Hospital
- Thursday 18 September (13:00-15:00) face to face – Training Room 4, Comley Bank Centre
- Monday 10 November (13:00-15:00) face to face – Training Room 4, Comley Bank Centre
Learning outcomes
Online presentation will enable the learners to:
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the large bowel.
- Identify types of bowel dysfunction.
- Describe treatment and/or management options as appropriate.
- Discuss digital rectal examination, digital remove of faecal, digital rectal stimulation, bowel irrigation and legal issues.
- Be aware of products to help and manage bowel dysfunction if appropriate.
- Understand onward referrals process.
Adult Bladder Dysfunction for Registered Nurses
- Thursday 17 July 2025 (10.00-13.00) face to face – Training Room 4, Comley Bank Centre
- Monday 10 November (13:00-16:00) face to face – Training Room 4, Comley Bank Centre
Learning outcomes
Online presentation will enable the learners to:
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system.
- Understand the emotional and social impact of bladder dysfunction.
- Identify types of bladder dysfunction and reasons for further investigations.
- Understand the process of assessing bladder dysfunction.
- Describe treatment options in relation to the different types of bladder dysfunction.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the ability to plan appropriate care and implement interventions.
Catheterisation training for registered staff
Presentation covering learning objectives:
Info from Lesley Betts
How to access training
Require guidance on how care home staff will register for training as not on eESS
Other training resources:
Product Training:
Ontex Knowledge hub 2020
https://ontexknowledgehub.com
Password UKhub1234
Access educational materials only.
NB Literature and products should be obtained through NHS Lothian Bladder and Bowel Nursing Team.
Further information
For information on Bladder and Bowel Health and related services and referral processes please see the following webpages.
Bladder and Bowel Health: Service and Information page
Bladder and Bowel: Referral Pathway
