About this course

Dealing With Personal Care & Continence Care

Course Description:

This course will give learners an overview of the use of supporting personal hygiene in a care setting, including bathing, showering, helping someone wash in bed, and assessing for issues relating to personal hygiene.

Course Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Describe how to safely support a person in bathing in a full shower, bath, or in bed
• List ways to respect the dignity of others when supporting personal hygiene
• Identify concerning personal hygiene and skin-related issues, such as pressure sores and skin damage