Assisting with Bathing

Hours: 0.25

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-AB

Bathing is a very personal and private activity of daily living, or ADL. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) need to understand how they can make this experience more comfortable and relaxing for the people they support. Caregivers should follow the proper steps during bathing, ensure safety, and maximize independence when possible.

Course Description

Bathing is a very personal and private activity of daily living, or ADL. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) need to understand how they can make this experience more comfortable and relaxing for the people they support. Caregivers should follow the proper steps during bathing, ensure safety, and maximize independence when possible.

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Course Details

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-AB

Hours: 0.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
List the steps involved in assisting with a tub bath or shower.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Assisting with Bathing

Personalizing the Bathing Experience

Gather Supplies

Getting Into and Out of the Tub

Transferring

Bathing

Bathing and Dementia

Refusals

Review

Section 3: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

References

Congratulations!

Instructor: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP

Katy Kunst received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Master of Business Administration from Elon University. She has 15 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, program director, and training facilitator. She has created and facilitated training on topics including non-violent crisis interventions, person-centered planning, cultural competence, quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and a variety of topics related to IDD services.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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Assisting with Bathing

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