Colorado Personal Care Worker - Initial Training

Our collection of courses for initial training of Personal Care Workers (Class B) in the state of Colorado. This collection is designed to meet the updated requirements in 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 26 - Section 7.4 (C) - Personal care worker training. This collection is meant to be stackable... Read more

Our collection of courses for initial training of Personal Care Workers (Class B) in the state of Colorado. This collection is designed to meet the updated requirements in 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 26 - Section 7.4 (C) - Personal care worker training. This collection is meant to be stackable with our Homemaker Initial Training collection.

This collection contains 10 courses, totalling 12 hours of training, and covers a number of topics including, assistance with ADLs and iADLs, reporting, the use of adaptive equipment, infection control, and emergency procedures.

This collection can be used as is, or combined with any of our other courses to create the ideal initial training program for your Colorado-based Personal Care Worker team. Hide

  • 10 courses
  • 12 hours hours
Colorado Personal Care Worker - Initial Training

Course Description

This course will cover the activities of daily living (ADLs) which are the essential, everyday tasks that we need to perform in order to live independently such as eating, bathing, and ambulating. As a caregiver, you can greatly assist those who, for cognitive, physical, and other reasons, are unable to independently complete their ADLs. In this course, you will learn how to assess clients' need for assistance with ADLs as well as learn practical ways to assist them. Assisting with ADLs is more than doing something for your client; it is helping them to do as much as they can for themselves.

Course Topics

  • Describe ADLs
  • Assess and monitor independence with ADLs
  • How to assist your client with bathing and grooming
  • How to assist your client in the shower or bath
  • How to perform a bed bath
  • How to provide hair care for different hair types and textures
  • How to assist your client to wash their hair in the sink, shower, or in bed
  • Assist your client with dressing while promoting independence
  • Obstacles to proper toileting and how to help clients
  • Importance of ambulation and assisting with transfers
  • Describe how to assist your client with eating and drinking

Course Description

Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) is a fundamental aspect of a PCA's role in providing essential care to patients in need. ADLs are everyday tasks that individuals typically perform independently, such as personal hygiene, dressing, eating, toileting, and mobility. PCAs are responsible for assisting patients in performing these tasks to maintain their independence, dignity, and overall well-being. This course focuses on the techniques and best practices in assisting patients with ADLs while ensuring the patient's safety and comfort.

Course Topics

  • Obtaining a temperature
  • Making occupied/unoccupied beds
  • Turning and repositioning
  • Transfers and wheelchair use
  • Oral care
  • Use and storage of different devices

Course Description

Feeding patients with swallowing difficulties, also known as dysphagia, is a crucial skill for caregivers and healthcare professionals. This course is designed to provide an introduction to dysphagia management and safe feeding practices for patients with swallowing difficulties. It aims to help caregivers and healthcare professionals understand the causes and symptoms of dysphagia, learn how to modify food and liquid consistencies, and practice proper feeding techniques to minimize the risk of choking and aspiration.

Course Topics

  • Identify signs and symptoms of swallowing difficulties
  • Understand the importance of a proper feeding environment
  • Learn various food and liquid modification techniques for dysphagia patients
  • Practice safe feeding techniques to reduce the risk of aspiration and choking

Course Description

In this course, you will learn about how to take care of skin. Additionally, you will learn how to identify and care for pressure injuries and skin tears.

Course Topics

  • Describe how best to care for skin
  • Describe pressure injuries
  • Describe how to care for pressure injuries
  • Describe how to avoid pressure injuries
  • Describe skin tears
  • Describe how to avoid skin tears

Course Description

This course is designed for caregivers who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in reporting essential body functions to the registered nurse supervisor. As an intermediate-level course, it delves into the critical aspects of monitoring and reporting vital signs, changes in patients' conditions, and other essential information to ensure the well-being of those under the caregivers' care. Understanding the basic elements of body functions and being able to report them accurately and timely is crucial for caregivers to provide effective care and support.

Course Topics

  • Identifying and monitoring vital signs
  • Recognizing changes in patients' conditions that require reporting
  • Documenting and reporting patient information accurately
  • Communicating effectively with the registered nurse supervisor
  • Understanding the roles and responsibilities of the caregiver and registered nurse supervisor
  • Ensuring patient confidentiality and privacy

Course Description

Assisting with Medication Self-Administration Part 1 is a foundational course designed for caregivers who provide support to individuals requiring assistance with their medications. This course will focus on the essential knowledge and skills necessary for caregivers to safely and effectively help individuals with self-medication management. Topics covered will include understanding medication types, routes of administration, proper storage, and documentation, as well as recognizing and reporting potential side effects and adverse reactions.

Course Topics

  • Learn about various routes of administration
  • The five rights of medication administration
  • Proper medication storage and handling
  • Accurate documentation of medication administration
  • Recognizing and reporting potential side effects and adverse reactions
  • Importance of medication adherence and compliance
  • Appropriate communication with healthcare professionals regarding medications

Course Description

Methods of Assisting Patients to Achieve Maximum Self-Reliance is a course designed for caregivers who aim to help their patients gain independence and improve their quality of life. It focuses on understanding the needs of patients with various physical and cognitive limitations and developing strategies to assist them in achieving their personal goals. The course will teach caregivers how to identify potential barriers to self-reliance, create customized care plans, and effectively communicate with patients to foster independence. By implementing these methods, caregivers will be able to support their patients in achieving the highest possible level of self-reliance and autonomy.

Course Topics

  • Identifying patient needs and goals
  • Assessing barriers to self-reliance
  • Creating customized care plans
  • Effective communication techniques
  • Assisting patients with daily activities
  • Encouraging self-care and independence
  • Adaptive equipment and technology

Course Description

Assisting with iADLs (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) is a course designed for caregivers to help them develop the skills and knowledge necessary to provide support and assistance to patients who have difficulties performing everyday tasks. iADLs are activities that allow individuals to live independently, such as shopping, preparing meals, managing finances, and using communication devices. As a caregiver, understanding how to assist patients with iADLs is crucial for promoting their independence, safety, and overall well-being.

Course Topics

  • Describe what iADLs are
  • Outline the importance of iADLs
  • Describe how to assess a client’s ability to perform iADLs
  • Describe how you should approach assisting your client with iADLs
  • Describe the tasks you may have to perform when assisting a client with iADLs

Course Description

The Control of Contagious and Infectious Diseases course is designed for personal care attendants to educate and equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to prevent the spread of contagious and infectious diseases in the health care setting. The course focuses on understanding the nature of infectious diseases, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) usage. Additionally, the course highlights the importance of proper hygiene, sanitation, and disinfection practices to maintain a safe and healthy environment for both the caregiver and the patient.

Course Topics

  • Understand common pathogens and their modes of transmission
  • Identify proper hand hygiene techniques and their importance
  • Learn about personal protective equipment (PPE) and its correct use
  • Recognize the importance of proper cleaning, sanitation, and disinfection
  • Familiarize with reporting requirements and procedures for infectious diseases

Course Description

Emergency Response Measures is a comprehensive course designed to equip PCAs with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond effectively to various emergencies that may arise while providing care to their clients. This course covers essential techniques and procedures in emergency response, including assessing situations, providing first aid, managing medical emergencies such as choking, fire safety, and fall prevention and management. Emphasis is placed on understanding the unique challenges faced by PCAs in emergency situations and ensuring the safety and well-being of both the client and the caregiver.

Course Topics

  • Identifying and responding to common medical emergencies
  • Fall prevention and management
  • Coordinating with emergency medical services (EMS)
  • Fire safety
  • Crisis communication
  • Weather safety

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