Assisting with Personal Care

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-APC

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Use the SWIPES approach to personal care.
Recognize the steps required to assist clients with the basics of personal care.
Explain four benefits of completing personal care that goes beyond the basics.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Goal

Learning Objectives

Section 2: The Basics

Definitions

SWIPES

Dressing A Client

Bathing

Peri care

Emptying a Urinary Drainage Bag

Assisting with Meals

Oral Care

Review

Summary

Section 3: Beyond the Basics

Back Rub

In-Bed Shampoo

Nail Care

Foot Care

Catheter Care

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

 

Instructor: Kim Matthews, RN

Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998.  Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry.  Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management.  Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.