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NEW RELEASE: Our new Aged Care Online Learning Library, fully mapped to the 2025 Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards!
NEW RELEASE: Our new Aged Care Online Learning Library, fully mapped to the 2025 Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards!

Providing Personal Care (DS)

$35.00

Welcome to the Providing Personal Care (Disability Series) module.

A key role for disability support workers is providing personal care – assisting the person with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating and toileting.

This may involve minimal assistance, such as verbal prompting or supervision. In some instances, the person may require full physical assistance. Care may also be provided in the person’s home or in the community.

This module will assist you in understanding the principles underpinning respectful and effective personal care to the people you are supporting.

 Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the importance of communication and planning
  • Describe the principles of personal care
  • Identify safety considerations for providing personal care
  • Use aids, modifications and equipment correctly
  • Adhere to reporting and documentation requirements

CPD Value: 0.65

This module offers a fundamental introduction to the theory. It is advised that the learner complement this with a practical demonstration.

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