Basic Health Support
4 hours
Face-to-face
$150
Kent Town or Stirling Campus
About Course
Studying Basic Health Support, students will gain comprehensive understanding in bladder and bowel function, including how to provide bowel care, catheter care and the understanding of good skin care. This course provides in-depth assistance regarding continence aids, assistive equipment use and understanding safe food handling.
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NDIS Code of Conduct, Practice Standards and High Intensity Skill Descriptors
Basic anatomy and physiology of the bladder, bowel and skin, including neurological control
Developing knowledge of urinary tract infections, how to identify signs, symptoms and follow treatment plans
Using best practice principles for incontinence, including use of aids and appliances
Use of indwelling urinary catheters
Developing an understanding of how to assist clients with nutrition, hydration and activity to promote healthy bowel function
Bowel Care
Understanding the role and importance of documentation and record-keeping
Scope of Practice, Competency and Escalation Protocols
Safe Food Handling
Infection, Prevention and Control
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1. Attach a leg bag to a catheter
2. Apply a urinary sheath
3. Administer a micro-enema
Students must complete all practicals to pass the course.
Delivery Mode
This course is delivered face-to-face and no self-study is required.
Course Duration
4 hours
Refresh every 2 years.
Course Location
Kent Town Campus
Level 1/81 Fullarton Road, Kent Town, SA, 5067
Stirling Campus
2/27 Mount Barker Road, Stirling, SA, 5152
*Course Fee
Individual Cost:
$150
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*2025 Fee Schedule