Assisting with ADLs (part 2)

Assisting with ADLs (part 2)

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.

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Overview

Details
  • Lessons: 14
  • Number of tests: 5
  • Hours: 2.0 hours
  • Students who are studying this course: 80
What you will learn
  • Obtaining a temperature
  • Making occupied/unoccupied beds
  • Turning and repositioning
  • Transfers and wheelchair use
  • Oral care
  • Use and storage of different devices

Lessons

    • Introduction to Assisting with ADLsIntroduction to Assisting with ADLs
    • 7 mins
    • Initial Steps/ Responding to a Call LightInitial Steps/ Responding to a Call Light
    • 6 mins
    • Obtaining a Temperature/Documenting and ReportingObtaining a Temperature/Documenting and Reporting
    • 6 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Making an Unoccupied BedMaking an Unoccupied Bed
    • 6 mins
    • Assisting with Making an Occupied BedAssisting with Making an Occupied Bed
    • 8 mins
    • Handling of LinensHandling of Linens
    • 6 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Transfers from Bed to Chair and ViceversaTransfers from Bed to Chair and Viceversa
    • 6 mins
    • Wheelchair AssistanceWheelchair Assistance
    • 6 mins
    • Use of Gait BeltUse of Gait Belt
    • 6 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Oral CareOral Care
    • 7 mins
    • Use and Storage of Hearing AidsUse and Storage of Hearing Aids
    • 6 mins
    • Use and Storage of EyeglassesUse and Storage of Eyeglasses
    • 6 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Use and Storage of DenturesUse and Storage of Dentures
    • 6 mins
    • Observations to Report to NurseObservations to Report to Nurse
    • 6 mins
    • Exam- Assistance with ADLs (part 2) Exam- Assistance with ADLs (part 2)
    • 15 mins

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