Non-Accredited Training

Basic Health Support

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.

    • 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

  • 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

    • 4 hours

    (Refresh every 2 years)

    • Kent Town

    • Stirling

  • Individual Cost*:

    • $150

    For Group Booking cost, please contact us

    A minimum of 2 participants is required for class to commence

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