1. Self-study
2. Lecture/discussion/demonstrations
3. Laboratory practice 鈥 supervised and unsupervised
4. Practical experiences in a variety of residential care facilities
5. Audio-visual materials and computer resources
Throughout this course, students will apply the concepts related to assisting with personal care skills with a holistic and caring approach. Also, students will develop beginning competencies in these skills:
1. Principles and rationale for personal care
鈥aring
鈥eeds based care
鈥amily, and diversity
鈥romotion of independence
2. Safe practice in relation to care-giving based upon the following principles
鈥ody mechanics
鈥edical asepsis
鈥afety
鈥ignity, respect and comfort
鈥esponsibility and accountability
3. Problem-solving
鈥eed based care
鈥rganization of care
鈥eporting, recording actions and results of care
鈥valuating for effectiveness of care
鈥dapting to 鈥渃risis鈥 situations
4. Responsible and Accountable behaviour
鈥egal and ethical guidelines
鈥arameters of roles as a Health Care Support Worker
鈥biding by designated procedures in performance of Section 2 skills
鈥ecognizing the legal implications involved in performance of Section 2 skills
鈥alues and beliefs, standards of practice, and cultural norms respected
鈥odes of ethics
5. Personal care activities promoting safety and comfort
鈥athing
鈥kin care
鈥ral care
鈥erineal care
鈥ressing and grooming
鈥ed-making
鈥afety devices in the home and in care facilities
6. Personal care activities promoting movement and ambulation
鈥ositioning in bed, chair or wheelchair
鈥ange of motion exercises (active)
鈥alk, sit and stand
鈥orrect lifting and transfer techniques
鈥ransporting by wheelchair and stretcher
鈥afety in transportation in cars/taxis
7. Personal care activities promoting nutrition in continuing care facilities
鈥reparing and serving foods
鈥lean-up, safe handling, and food storage
鈥afe techniques when assisting with eating
鈥aintaining dietary and/or fluid intake
8. Assessment skills
鈥onitoring temperature, pulse and respiration
鈥easuring and recording height and weight
鈥easuring and recording intake and output
9. Personal care skills promoting elimination
鈥oileting
鈥dministering suppositories, enemas**2
鈥are of established ostomies
鈥atheter care
鈥mptying urinary drainage bags
鈥pplication of external catheter
鈥owel care **2
鈥hange and clean a catheter drainage bag **2
鈥ssist with pre-measured rectal medication **2
10. Medications
鈥ecognizing and reporting adverse effects of common drugs
鈥pplying OTC medicated ointments
鈥ssisting with pre-measured oral medication **2
鈥pplying prescription or medicated soaps and ointments **2
鈥ssisting with ventilatory equipment **2
鈥ssisting with pre-set oxygen equipment
**2 indicates Section 2 skills
This course is based on the competencies as outlined in the Provincial Curriculum Guide for Home Support and Resident Care Attendant Programs, 1992.
In this course, students will have opportunities to:
1. Develop an understanding of the principles and rationale underlying care-giving and personal assistance skills.
2. Demonstrate the ability to perform care-giving skills in an organized manner, ensuring resident/client safety and comfort.
3. Demonstrate the application of a creative and flexible problem-solving process in the provision of care.
4. Demonstrate responsible and accountable behaviour in the classroom, practice lab, clinical, and home settings.
Students are evaluated in both the laboratory and practical components of this course. Course evaluation is consistent with 新加坡六合彩官方网站 course evaluation policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course.
This is a MASTERY course.
Students will receive a detailed outline of the performance expectation at the beginning of the course.
Evaluation of skill mastery in lab practice will include:
- A demonstrated ability to carry out the skill safely and knowledgeably.
- An ability to answer questions related to the rationale for actions within skills, either verbally or by pencil/paper quiz.
Evaluation of mastery in the clinical setting will include:
1. The demonstration of required psychomotor skills.
2. Student participation in the evaluation of their own clinical performance.
3. Satisfactory performance, as assessed by the clinical instructor.
Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students
1. Peer evaluations
2. Gloves
3. Transfer belt
4. Health Care Support Worker Evaluation Record
5. A list of additional materials will be provided for students at the beginning of the semester.