Nursing
Mastering Personal Care Assistance
New Career Opportunities: Enroll in our Nursing Assistant Certification Course and become a certified professional
(302 Ratings)
Created By: All About You Home Health Care
- English
One Time Purchase
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What you'll learn
- Learn how to assist with daily activities like bathing, grooming, and hygiene.
- Understand how to safely assist with administering and tracking medications.
- Develop compassionate communication skills for interacting with patients and families.
- Learn to check vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
- Get trained in handling emergencies, including CPR and first aid basics.
- Understand patient rights, confidentiality (HIPAA), and ethical caregiving behavior.
This course includes:
- 8.5 hours on-demand video
- 4 articles
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of completion
Requirements
- None, Everything will be taught in the course
Description
In this PCA Training Course, you will learn how to assist individuals with their daily personal care needs, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and maintaining hygiene, while ensuring their comfort and dignity. You will also be taught how to support clients with taking medications safely and understand the basics of medication reminders under supervision.
Effective communication is a key part of caregiving, so you’ll develop skills to speak with patients respectfully and with empathy. The course also covers how to check vital signs like blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, helping you monitor a patient’s basic health.
In case of an emergency, you will know how to respond quickly and appropriately with basic first aid and CPR knowledge. Finally, the course teaches professional ethics, including how to respect patient privacy, maintain confidentiality, and follow proper care standards in all situations.
