Body Changes with Age: Reproductive System
The reproductive system undergoes significant changes with age, affecting physical comfort, hormonal balance, emotional well-being, and susceptibility to disease. This course introduces caregivers to the basic anatomy and function of the male and female reproductive systems and highlights how aging can lead to changes such as dryness, prostate enlargement, infections, and altered hormone levels. Caregivers will also learn about common conditions including sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV/AIDS, which remain prevalent among older adults.
Through practical scenarios and observation-based learning, this course teaches caregivers what to look for, how to report changes with professionalism and compassion, and how to support reproductive health needs while preserving client dignity and privacy. Respect for personal boundaries, nonjudgmental communication, and adherence to care plans are emphasized throughout.
45 Min Certificate included 100% online English Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the basic anatomy and function of the male and female reproductive systems.
- Explain how aging affects reproductive organs and hormonal regulation in both sexes.
- Identify common reproductive conditions in older adults, including infections, cancers, and changes associated with menopause or prostate enlargement.
- Recognize symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases in older adults, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis, and HIV/AIDS.
- Know what, how, and when to report changes in reproductive health—such as pain, swelling, sores, bleeding, or discharge—to a nurse or supervisor.
- Support client dignity, privacy, and emotional comfort during care tasks related to reproductive or genital hygiene within caregiver scope.
- Follow universal precautions and infection control protocols when providing intimate care.
What's inside
This course includes
How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks throughout
Audio narration
Closed captions (accessibility)
Certificate of completion
Scenario-based videos
Downloadable checklists
Mobile-friendly access
Progress saving (resume anytime)
