Bathing and Personal Care

Course Description

Bathing and Personal Care is a fundamental aspect of maintaining the health, well-being, and dignity of patients who require assistance with their daily hygiene needs. As a healthcare worker, it is essential to understand the proper techniques for assisting patients with bathing, grooming, and other personal care tasks. This course is designed for those who are new to the healthcare field and aims to teach the best practices for providing compassionate and effective care to patients. This course will also cover the importance of maintaining the patient's privacy, safety, and comfort during these intimate tasks.

What will be taught topics

• Techniques for assisting patients with bathing and showering
• Proper methods for grooming tasks such as hair care, oral hygiene, and nail care
• Ensuring patient safety, comfort, and privacy during personal care tasks
• Adapting personal care techniques for patients with special needs or cultural preferences
• Infection control and prevention measures during personal care
• Effective communication and rapport-building with patients during personal care

Lesson list

• Exam- Bathing and Personal Care