Male Urinary Catheterization – MBBS Simulation Skills Lab

Course Description

Male urinary catheterization is an essential clinical procedure that requires sound anatomical knowledge, careful preparation, effective communication, and strict adherence to aseptic technique. This simulation-based course provides undergraduate medical students with a structured introduction to the safe and professional performance of male urinary catheterization.

Through interactive teaching, faculty demonstration, guided hands-on practice using a simulation manikin, and formative assessment, learners develop the knowledge and procedural skills required for catheter insertion, drainage-system management, aftercare, and documentation.

The course emphasizes patient safety, privacy, dignity, infection prevention, gentle technique, and recognition of situations requiring the procedure to be stopped and senior assistance sought.

Target Audience

• Undergraduate MBBS students

• Medical interns seeking structured skills revision

• Healthcare learners requiring introductory simulation-based training in urinary catheterization

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

1. Describe the relevant anatomy of the male urinary tract.

2. Identify common indications, contraindications, and warning signs associated with urinary catheterization.

3. Select and prepare the appropriate equipment according to clinical requirements and institutional protocol.

4. Explain the procedure, obtain consent, and maintain patient privacy and dignity.

5. Demonstrate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment use, and aseptic technique.

6. Perform catheter insertion gently on a simulation manikin without applying force.

7. Recognize resistance, pain, or other warning signs and respond appropriately.

8. Demonstrate safe catheter placement confirmation and balloon inflation in accordance with device instructions and local protocol.

9. Connect and secure the closed drainage system correctly.

10. Describe appropriate aftercare, documentation, and review of the ongoing need for catheterization.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction and Clinical Indications

• Purpose and clinical role of urinary catheterization

• Common indications

• Appropriate use and review of continued catheter need

• Patient safety considerations

Module 2: Anatomy, Contraindications, and Warning Signs

• Relevant male urinary tract anatomy

• Potential complications

• Suspected urethral injury and other warning signs

• Situations requiring senior or specialist assistance

Module 3: Equipment Preparation

• Catheter types and selection principles

• Sterile catheterization equipment

• Gloves, drapes, cleansing materials, and lubricant

• Balloon syringe and manufacturer-specific instructions

• Drainage bag and catheter securement equipment

Module 4: Communication and Patient Preparation

• Patient identification

• Explanation of the procedure and consent

• Privacy, dignity, and appropriate positioning

• Preparation of the procedure area and equipment

Module 5: Aseptic Technique

• Hand hygiene and appropriate PPE

• Establishing and maintaining a sterile field

• Safe handling of sterile equipment

• Prevention of contamination during the procedure

Module 6: Catheter Insertion – Simulation Demonstration and Practice

• Preparation and cleansing

• Lubrication

• Gentle catheter advancement

• Recognition of resistance or pain

• Appropriate response to difficulty

• Establishing placement before balloon inflation

Module 7: Drainage-System Management

• Connecting the drainage system

• Maintaining a closed system

• Preventing kinks and obstruction

• Correct drainage-bag positioning

• Catheter securement and prevention of traction

Module 8: Aftercare and Documentation

• Patient comfort and hygiene

• Safe disposal of used materials

• Post-procedure monitoring

• Documentation of indication, procedure details, findings, and patient response

• Review and timely removal when no longer indicated