Examine the autism spectrum and pervasive development disorder, challenging behaviours and interventions within the PSW's scope of practice.
Learn the importance of good back care and the use of good body mechanics in the preventions of injury to both you and your client. You will have the opportunity to improve your skills and knowledge in this “hands on” course as you practice safe transfer techniques, proper positioning of the client, assisting with mobility aids and assistive devices, safe operation of a mechanical lift and how to assist with range of motion exercises.
Enhance your skills in working with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) clients with emphasis on common behaviours and their management skills, assisting the client to achieve quality of life and available support systems.
This special interest course for Personal Support Workers and agency Health Care Providersl refreshes and update previously acquired knowledge focusing on communication techniques, observation and reporting and documentation. Medical abbreviations and terminology are addressed.
Additional skills may be required by the personal support worker to adequately care for stable clients who cannot manage their own activities of daily living. This practical course provides an opportunity for the PSW to broaden his/her scope of practice with the principles and knowledge required to safely carry out the following enhanced skills: Aseptic Techniques, Enteral Feeds, Trach. Care, Catheterization, Ostomy care.
