Personal Care & Elimination - Online CNA Class
Master essential personal care skills including bathing, toileting, catheter care, and skin care. Learn to maintain patient dignity while providing intimate care.
Syllabus & Study Guide
1. Bathing Techniques
Complete bed bath, partial bath, and shower/tub assistance. Water temperature safety (100-105°F). Washing sequence from cleanest to dirtiest areas. Promoting independence and privacy.
2. Toileting & Bedpan Use
Assisting with bathroom use, bedside commodes, and bedpans. Proper positioning for elimination. Maintaining dignity during toileting. Perineal care techniques.
3. Urinary Catheter Care
Types of catheters (indwelling, straight, external). Daily catheter care and hygiene. Securing and positioning drainage bags. Signs of urinary tract infection to report.
4. Bowel Elimination
Normal bowel patterns and common problems. Preventing and recognizing constipation and impaction. Assisting with bowel programs. Ostomy awareness (colostomy, ileostomy).
5. Skin Care & Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Stages of pressure ulcers (I-IV). High-risk areas: heels, sacrum, elbows. Prevention: repositioning every 2 hours, pressure-relieving devices, moisture management. Reporting skin changes.
6. Oral Care
Routine oral care for conscious patients. Unconscious patient oral care (special precautions). Denture care and storage. Recognizing oral health problems.
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