About this Course
Course: Personal Support Worker Essentials
This comprehensive course is designed to equip individuals with the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful career as a Personal Support Worker (PSW). Whether you're a newcomer to the field or seeking to enhance your existing expertise, this course covers key aspects of the role, focusing on providing quality care and support to individuals in various healthcare settings.
Course Outline:
- Introduction to Personal Support Work
- Overview of the PSW role
- Code of ethics and professional conduct
- Understanding the importance of empathy
- Communication Skills for PSWs
- Effective verbal and non-verbal communication
- Active listening and interpersonal skills
- Building rapport with clients and colleagues
- Basic Anatomy and Physiology
- Understanding the human body systems
- Common health conditions and their implications
- Introduction to medication management
- Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Bathing, grooming, and personal hygiene
- Dressing and mobility assistance
- Nutrition and meal preparation
- Health and Safety in a Healthcare Setting
- Infection control and prevention
- Safe lifting and transfer techniques
- Emergency response and first aid basics
- Psychosocial Aspects of Care
- Understanding mental health issues
- Supporting clients with cognitive impairments
- Dealing with grief and loss
- Professional Development for PSWs
- Continuous learning and skill enhancement
- Career pathways and opportunities
- Self-care and preventing burnout
Additional Resources:
- Recommended textbooks and readings
- Online articles and research papers
- Video lectures and demonstrations
- Community resources and support networks
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Career Workshops
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Frequently Asked Questions
For detailed information about our Personal Support Worker Essentials course, including what you’ll learn and course objectives, please visit the "About This Course" section on this page.
The course is offered online. If you want to meet people in person, you can choose the "Networking Events" option when you enroll. These events allow you to connect with instructors and fellow participants in person.
The course doesn't have a fixed duration. It has 24 questions, and each question takes about 5 to 30 minutes to answer. You’ll receive your certificate once you’ve answered most of the questions. Learn more here.
The course is always available, so you can start at any time that works for you!
We partner with various organizations to curate and select the best networking events, webinars, and instructor Q&A sessions throughout the year. You’ll receive more information about these opportunities when you enroll.
You will receive a Certificate of Completion when you score 75% or higher in the course, showing that you have learned about Personal Support Worker Essentials.
The course price varies based on the features you select when you enroll. We also have plans that bundle related features together, so you can choose what works best for you.
No, you won't. Once you obtain a certificate in a course, you retain access to it and the completed exercises even after your subscription expires. However, to take new exercises, you'll need to re-enroll if your subscription has run out.
To verify a certificate, visit the Verify Certificate page on our website and enter the 12-digit certificate ID. You can then confirm the authenticity of the certificate and review details such as the enrollment date, completed exercises, and their corresponding levels and scores.
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