Body Changes with Age: Urinary System
The urinary system plays a critical role in filtering waste, regulating fluid balance, and maintaining health. As adults age, changes in bladder control, kidney function, and elimination can increase the risk of discomfort, incontinence, and infection. This course equips caregivers with a foundational understanding of urinary anatomy, age-related changes, common conditions such as urinary tract infections (UTIs) and incontinence, and essential client care techniques. Caregivers will learn how to observe and report symptoms, maintain client dignity during elimination, and support urinary health in day-to-day care.
45 mins Certificate included 100% online English Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, caregivers will be able to:
- Describe the basic structure and function of the urinary system, including kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
- Explain how aging affects the urinary system, including changes in bladder capacity, kidney efficiency, and control over elimination.
- Identify common urinary system conditions, especially incontinence and urinary tract infections (UTIs).
- Recognize and report changes in urinary function, such as frequency, color, odor, pain, or urinary incontinence—knowing what, how, and when to report.
- Assist with client care procedures related to toileting, hygiene, continence products, hydration support, and catheter observation (per agency policy).
- Support client dignity and comfort during elimination-related 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)
