Assisting with Personal Care
This course covers providing personal care. You will learn to assist a client with tasks like bathing, dressing, and grooming, as well as tasks that may or may not be required but will be appreciated. Some of these tasks include back rub, in-bed shampoo, foot care, and nail care.
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Course Code: REL-PAC-0-APC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Use the SWIPES approach to personal care.
Recognize the steps required to assist clients with the basics of personal care.
Explain four benefits of completing personal care that goes beyond the basics.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Goal
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Basics
Definitions
SWIPES
Dressing A Client
Bathing
Peri care
Emptying a Urinary Drainage Bag
Assisting with Meals
Oral Care
Review
Summary
Section 3: Beyond the Basics
Back Rub
In-Bed Shampoo
Nail Care
Foot Care
Catheter Care
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
Instructor: Kim Matthews, RN
Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998. Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management. Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
Relias Learning will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.