Pennsylvania Direct Care Worker Training (Part 1)

Pennsylvania Direct Care Worker Training (Part 1)

The Pennsylvania Direct Care Worker Training (part 1) course is designed to provide caregivers with the essential knowledge and skills needed to deliver high-quality care to individuals who require assistance with daily living tasks. This basic level course is targeted towards new caregivers or those looking to refresh their existing skills. The training focuses on personal care, safety, communication, and documentation, along with an emphasis on understanding the unique needs of the individuals they serve. By completing this course, caregivers will be better equipped to provide compassionate, effective, and person-centered care in various care settings.

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Overview

Details
  • Lessons: 10
  • Number of tests: 7
  • Hours: 1.5 hours
  • Students who are studying this course: 249
What you will learn
  • Basic principles of person-centered care and confidentiality
  • Effective communication skills for caregivers
  • Personal care tasks and techniques
  • Recognizing and reporting changes in a client's condition
  • Importance of proper documentation and record-keeping
  • Recognizing and reporting abuse
  • Infection control and prevention
  • Managing challenging behaviors and providing emotional support

Lessons

    • ConfidentialityConfidentiality
    • 6 mins
    • Client Control and the Independent Living PhilosophyClient Control and the Independent Living Philosophy
    • 6 mins
    • Instrumental Activities of Daily LivingInstrumental Activities of Daily Living
    • 5 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Recognizing Changes in the Client that Need to be AddressedRecognizing Changes in the Client that Need to be Addressed
    • 10 mins
    • Basic Infection ControlBasic Infection Control
    • 7 mins
    • Universal PrecautionsUniversal Precautions
    • 9 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Handling of EmergenciesHandling of Emergencies
    • 6 mins
    • Documentation and Record KeepingDocumentation and Record Keeping
    • 6 mins
    • Recognizing and Reporting Abuse or NeglectRecognizing and Reporting Abuse or Neglect
    • 7 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Dealing with Difficult BehaviorsDealing with Difficult Behaviors
    • 7 mins
    • Exam- Pennsylvania Direct Care Worker Training (Part 1) Exam- Pennsylvania Direct Care Worker Training (Part 1)
    • 15 mins

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