{"id":559,"date":"2026-03-19T22:38:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T22:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/bladder-and-bowel-training\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T08:43:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T08:43:09","slug":"bladder-and-bowel-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/bladder-and-bowel-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Bladder and Bowel Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 41%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foundation Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is highly recommended that all staff who support individuals who use incontinence aids undertake online learning modules through the  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontexacademy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ONTEX ACADEMY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once registered, staff can access a variety of short online modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a variety of modules for specific work areas, including dementia and learning disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On completion of modules, certificates can be downloaded for evidence of Continuous Professional Learning<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"923\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/01\/Online-Learning-1-1-1024x923.png\" alt=\"Online Learning 1\" class=\"wp-image-11409 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/01\/Online-Learning-1-1-1024x923.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/01\/Online-Learning-1-1-300x270.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/01\/Online-Learning-1-1-768x692.png 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/01\/Online-Learning-1-1.png 1118w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monthly Online Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Ontex also have monthly online learning opportunities ran by a nurse specialist who can answer any questions. Details below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/March-Lothian-Training-poster-6.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of March Lothian Training poster (6).\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-c347949d-b697-4b1f-9bdf-ec25b1a7cfa9\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/March-Lothian-Training-poster-6.pdf\">March Lothian Training poster (6)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/March-Lothian-Training-poster-6.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-c347949d-b697-4b1f-9bdf-ec25b1a7cfa9\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further Education:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition The Bladder and Bowel Nursing Team offer a variety of education for staff working in <em><strong>Care homes and Care at Home\/Community services<\/strong><\/em>  on the following topics :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dates and Booking instructions can be found below<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" id=\"bladder-and-bowel-social\"><h2 id=\"at-5590\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"><strong>Adult Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction for Health and Social Care staff<\/strong><\/h2><div id=\"ac-5590\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Intended Learning Outcomes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Recall the basic anatomy of the urinary and digestive systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe how bladder and bowel health can be promoted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand their role in assessing bladder and bowel dysfunction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know the common causes of bladder\/bowel dysfunction (including incontinence).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify how to select suitable absorbent body worn pads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand how to fit body worn pads correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe how to apply a sheath.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify how to care for an indwelling urinary catheter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand limitations of role and processes to report to registered nurse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" id=\"bowel-RNs-band-4\"><h2 id=\"at-5591\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"><strong><strong>Adult Bowel Dysfunction for Registered Nurses &amp; B4 Assistant Practitioners<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><div id=\"ac-5591\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Intended Learning Outcomes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe the anatomy and physiology of the large bowel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify types of bowel dysfunction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe treatment and\/or management options as appropriate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss digital rectal examination, digital remove of faecal, digital rectal stimulation, bowel irrigation and legal issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be aware of products to help and manage bowel dysfunction if appropriate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand onward referrals process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" id=\"bladder-registered-nurses\"><h2 id=\"at-5592\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"><strong>Adult Bladder Dysfunction for Registered Nurses<\/strong><\/h2><div id=\"ac-5592\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Intended Learning Outcomes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the emotional and social impact of bladder dysfunction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify types of bladder dysfunction and reasons for further investigations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the process of assessing bladder dysfunction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe treatment options in relation to the different types of bladder dysfunction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate knowledge of the ability to plan appropriate care and implement interventions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calendar of Education Opportunities from Bladder and Bowel Nursing Team:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-45e9e91a-9812-4f21-a09a-6c26eee1a42b\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/12\/2026-Training-Sessions-Care-Homes-1.doc\">2026 Training Sessions Care Homes (1)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/12\/2026-Training-Sessions-Care-Homes-1.doc\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-45e9e91a-9812-4f21-a09a-6c26eee1a42b\">Download the 2026 bladder and bowel training dates<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to book a delegate onto a bladder and bowel training session<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Please send an email to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:loth.bbntraining@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk\">loth.bbntraining@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk<\/a>&nbsp;with the following information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Course name and date,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delegate name, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job title (registered nurse, Care Practitioner, Social Care worker etc), <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Care home details including an email address, contact telephone number and name of care home manager.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Learning Opportunities:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Catheterisation training for Registered Nurses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Is provided through the Clinical Education Team:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/catheterisation\/\">Click for Information: Catheterisation Education for Registered Nurses<span class=\"wp-block-button__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox='0 0 16 11' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><polygon points='0 4.7 13.1180124 4.7 9.44099379 1 10.4347826 0 16 5.5 10.4347826 11 9.44099379 10 13.1180124 6.3 0 6.3'><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">For information on Bladder and Bowel Health, related services, referral processes and Care Home assessment tools please see the following webpages.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/info\/supporting-residents-needs\/physical-conditions-treatments\/services-bladder-and-bowel-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bladder and Bowel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Foundation Education It is highly recommended that all staff who support individuals who use incontinence aids undertake online learning modules through the ONTEX ACADEMY Once registered, staff can access a variety of short online modules. 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