Aim:

To provide basic knowledge of the elements of Client Personal Care, and deliver an introduction to the skills involved in providing this.

Synopsis:
The course will cover the areas of client hygiene, toileting, and basic observations, making beds, the use of bed aids, and the function of mobility and nutrition in delivering effective personal care.

Objectives:
Having completed the course, participants will be able to:

·         Give assistance in carrying out personal hygiene tasks and grooming.

·         Explain how they can help deal with incontinence and give help with toileting using various equipment e.g. bed pans urinal, commode etc.

·         List the principles involved in bed making and the various comfort aids available.

·         Describe how basic observations are carried out, e.g. temperature, pulse, and respiration etc.

·         Recognise the importance of mobility and how this can be encouraged.

·         List the main requirements for nutrition for older people.

Assessment & Certification:
Ongoing throughout the day with course participation and role play. Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance, on successful completion of the course

Duration

½Day

Cost

£45