This caregiver course outlines the procedures for providing excellent perineal care for both males and females. Includes a review of the urinary system, the prevention of UTIs, and information about catheters and catheter care.

• Describe the anatomy of the urinary system and identify key terms.
• Identify three ways aging affects the urinary system.
• Outline the procedure for providing excellent perineal care for both males and females.
• Discuss urinary tract infections, how they occur, and how you can help prevent them.
• Discuss urinary catheters, reasons for cathing, types of caths, and how to care for a client with a catheter.