COURSE Code: PSW. 152
2 Credits
Course Description
The personal support worker is required to have knowledge, skill and sensitivity to provide appropriate assistance to their clients. Many of these consumer/clients have disabilities that affect their ability to look after their personal hygiene. This course provides instruction in the structure, function, age changes and common disorders of the skin across the lifespan. Daily hygiene, including bathing, dressing, oral care and toileting will also be discussed and practiced. The essential elements of good interpersonal skills, sensitivity and respect of client's dignity when providing personal care and comfort measures and the importance of allowing the consumer/client control and choices over their care is stressed.
