Course Description: 

One of the key roles of care staff is the maintenance of people's personal hygiene and showering a person also provides the opportunity to assess their physical, cognitive and mental health. Through this course, learn how to provide full assistance with showering a person in your care.

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the importance of maintaining personal hygiene
• Assist the person to shower safely whilst maintaining their dignity
• Assess and monitor the person and report any changes in their condition

Who is this course appropriate for:

This course is appropriate for RNs and care staff who support people with showering.

Continuing Professional Development Hours:

Up to 8 hours can be earned completing this course.

You can earn 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour by completing the video and assessment questions. If you wish to extend your learning and earn up to an additional 7 CPD hours, you may download the extension exercise which is attached to this course.

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