Catheterization Nursing Course

Lesson 1 • Catheter Types and Materials

Introduces urethral, suprapubic, and intermittent catheter designs and material properties. Connects device selection to patient safety and comfort outcomes.

Lesson 2 • Infection Control Fundamentals

Establishes aseptic technique principles and standard precautions specific to catheter procedures. Directly reduces catheter-associated urinary tract infection risk.

Lesson 3 • Indications and Contraindications

Defines clinical scenarios requiring catheterization and conditions that preclude it. Enables nurses to participate in appropriate patient selection and safety screening.

Lesson 1 • Cognitive and Functional Assessment

Evaluates patient capacity to consent, cooperate, and perform self-care tasks. Shapes the care plan for patients requiring long-term or self-catheterization programs.

Lesson 2 • Interpreting Diagnostic Data

Reviews urinalysis, post-void residual, and imaging results relevant to catheter decisions. Integrates lab and diagnostic findings into the pre-procedure clinical picture.

Lesson 3 • Physical Assessment of the Urinary Tract

Teaches inspection and palpation techniques for the lower urinary tract and perineum. Findings directly inform catheter size selection and insertion strategy.

Lesson 1 • Male Urethral Catheterization

Covers male-specific anatomy, penile positioning, and resistance management during insertion. Builds competency in navigating the longer male urethra safely.

Lesson 2 • Preparing the Sterile Field and Equipment

Details catheterization tray setup, draping, and sterile field maintenance before insertion. Correct preparation prevents contamination and procedural delays.

Lesson 3 • Pediatric Catheterization Considerations

Adapts insertion technique for neonatal, infant, and child patients with size-appropriate equipment. Addresses developmental, behavioral, and anatomical differences unique to pediatric care.

Lesson 4 • Female Urethral Catheterization

Provides a sequential technique for female catheter insertion including meatal identification. Addresses common anatomical challenges and positioning strategies.

Lesson 1 • Catheter Change Protocols

Establishes evidence-based intervals and clinical triggers for catheter replacement. Prevents encrustation, blockage, and infection associated with prolonged dwell time.

Lesson 2 • Closed Drainage System Management

Covers maintaining a closed, unobstructed drainage circuit from catheter to collection bag. Proper management prevents reflux, kinking, and contamination.

Lesson 3 • Catheter Securement and Skin Protection

Teaches securement device application and skin assessment to prevent traction injury. Reduces urethral trauma and pressure injury at catheter contact sites.

Lesson 4 • Catheter Irrigation and Patency

Explains indications, solutions, and technique for bladder irrigation and catheter flushing. Maintains catheter patency in patients with clots, debris, or mucus.

Lesson 1 • Maintenance Bundle Practices

Covers ongoing care practices that sustain a closed, clean drainage system post-insertion. Maintenance bundle compliance prevents late-onset infection throughout catheter dwell.

Lesson 2 • CAUTI Epidemiology and Impact

Presents infection rates, risk factors, and patient harm associated with catheter-associated urinary tract infections. Motivates rigorous prevention by quantifying clinical and institutional consequences.

Lesson 3 • Insertion Bundle Compliance

Defines the evidence-based insertion bundle elements that must be performed consistently. Bundle adherence during insertion is the primary modifiable infection prevention point.

Lesson 4 • Catheter Necessity Review and Removal

Establishes daily necessity assessment and prompt removal as the most effective CAUTI prevention strategy. Reduces catheter dwell time through structured review processes.

Lesson 1 • Metabolic and Systemic Complications

Reviews fluid imbalance, electrolyte disturbance, and autonomic dysreflexia in catheterized patients. Nurses monitor systemic indicators and respond to life-threatening events.

Lesson 2 • Infectious Complications

Addresses progression from bacteriuria to CAUTI, urosepsis, and systemic infection. Nurses apply early warning recognition and initiate timely treatment pathways.

Lesson 3 • Mechanical Complications

Covers catheter blockage, balloon failure, inadvertent removal, and urethral trauma. Nurses recognize mechanical problems early and apply corrective interventions.

Lesson 1 • Principles of Intermittent Catheterization

Explains the rationale, schedule design, and patient selection for intermittent catheterization programs. Establishes why intermittent catheterization reduces long-term infection and urethral injury risk.

Lesson 2 • Teaching Self-Catheterization

Provides a structured patient education framework for independent clean intermittent catheterization. Nurses assess readiness, teach technique, and verify competency before discharge.

Lesson 3 • Suprapubic Catheter Insertion Overview

Describes the suprapubic catheter insertion procedure, nursing role, and immediate post-insertion care. Prepares nurses to assist with insertion and manage the site post-procedure.

Lesson 1 • Catheterization in Older Adults

Examines age-related anatomical changes, polypharmacy effects, and delirium risk in catheterized older adults. Nurses apply geriatric-specific strategies to minimize harm and preserve dignity.

Lesson 2 • Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patient Care

Adapts catheterization technique for patients who have undergone gender-affirming surgical or hormonal changes. Ensures respectful, anatomically accurate, and trauma-informed care.

Lesson 3 • Catheterization in Oncology Patients

Covers catheter management for patients with pelvic tumors, post-radiation changes, and immunosuppression. Addresses heightened infection risk and fragile tissue management.

Lesson 4 • Catheterization in Spinal Cord Injury

Addresses neurogenic bladder management, autonomic dysreflexia prevention, and catheter program design for spinal cord injury patients. Integrates neurological status into every catheter decision.