Medical
Topics relate to the care and treatment of illnesses, disorders, conditions, or injuries, and the assessment or examination of a person’s body.
Topics under “Providing Basic Care” focus on helping the new caregiver develop the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to deliver competent care. Skills targeted include methods to prevent injury, promote health, enhance recovery chances, and provide support if recovery is not possible.
Basic care involves helping the new caregiver feel competent in delivering essential daily care, including personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and infection prevention, while also ensuring their safety.
The following topics are important, but caregivers can begin their caregiving journey without knowing them and still perform the necessary tasks. However, as they become more comfortable in their role, they will want to gain more knowledge in the following areas.
Move into the following topics as soon as you believe you’re ready.
