Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings Course

Description

Course details

Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings Online Training Overview

This course will give learners an overview of the use of supporting personal hygiene in a care setting, including bathing, showering, helping someone wash in bed, and assessing for issues relating to personal hygiene.

Duration: 1 Hour     CPD Points: 1

Course Update:
This course was last updated on 3rd November 2023

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What You will learn

Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings Course Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to: 

• Describe the different types of inspections
• List how quality and performance are assessed
• Outline how the assessment process works
• Identify the six categories of evidence collected to make an assessment judgement

Lessons

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 1

• Course Introduction – Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings
• Importance of Personal Hygiene
• Issues of Concern
• Adverse Effects of Poor Hygiene
• Bathing and Showering
• Steps Before Bathing
• During Bathing
• After Bathing
• Washing in Bed
• Washing Different Body Areas
• Mouth Care
• Ensuring Safety
• Continence Services
• Haircare
• Nail Care
• Identifying Pressure Sores and Skin Damage
• Survey – Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings free course certificate.

Who is this for?

Who is this Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings training for?

This online course has been written at an introductory level 1 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes:

• Refresher training
• Inductions
• Awareness
• Knowledge enhancement

It is suitable for the following:

• Health Care workers
• Nurses, Doctors, Ambulance services, clinical and non-clinical workers
• Social Care Workers including Councils, Carers and Care assistants
• Youth workers including activity leaders, passenger transport  and volunteers

Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings FAQ

Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings course?

Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.

Is the Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings course CPD accredited?

Yes, the Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Do I receive a Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings certificate

Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

Can I retake the Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings course to improve my grade?

Yes, the Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes

Is this Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?

Yes, the Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Can I purchase this Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings course for other persons than myself?

We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner’s course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections.