KINE 1590 Foundations of Personal Support

Core principles of safe patient handling, hygiene, and basic care techniques.

About this course

KINE 1590 Foundations of Personal Support introduces the core principles of safe patient handling, hygiene, and basic care techniques. You will learn how to assist clients with their daily needs while maintaining their dignity and safety. This course focuses on the practical skills required to provide high-quality support in various care settings.

Who takes this course

This course is a required component for the Personal Support Worker program.

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

None

Learning outcomes

• Demonstrate safe patient handling and body mechanics to prevent injury
• Explain hygiene and infection control protocols in a support setting
• Assist with activities of daily living while maintaining client dignity
• Recognize and report changes in a client's physical or mental condition

Evaluation