Clinical Skills Workshops
Lifts and Transfers: Mobility Skills that Protect the Client and the PSW
3-hour workshop
Good technique is good insurance, particularly when it comes to assisting clients to move about. Yet, many PSWs fall into poor habits, putting themselves and their clients at risk. This session is intended as a refresher in body mechanics and the fundamentals of mobility assistance. It is intended for students who have received previous training in mobility and body mechanics.
This in-service workshop will help your staff
- Describe the anatomy of the back
- Describe the importance of good posture and demonstrate good posture
- Describe common ways in which aging may affect the back of the PSW
- Discuss the concept of biomechanics
- Apply principles of biomechanics to prevent injury
- List and discuss common risk factors for PSWs
- Demonstrate strategies to prevent worker injury
- Discuss strategies to improve recovery if injury has occurred
Also available: A 6-hour Lifts and Transfers Certificate Workshop Which Includes:
- Skill-testing
- A Certificate, upon successful completion of the workshop
- Maximum number of participants for the 6-hour certificate workshop is 12
Skin and Wound Care
3-hour workshop
This enhancement covers skills appropriately used by a PSW to assist a client recovering from a skin wound. Participants will learn the boundaries of their role as set out in legislation, as well as the essential care routines they may be asked to perform. Fundamentals of preventative skin care and prevention of pressure ulcers will be reviewed, as will observation, reporting and documentation.
This in-service workshop will help your staff
Also available: A 6-hour Skin and Wound Care Certificate Workshop Which Includes:
3-hour workshop
This enhancement covers skills appropriately used by a PSW to assist a client recovering from a skin wound. Participants will learn the boundaries of their role as set out in legislation, as well as the essential care routines they may be asked to perform. Fundamentals of preventative skin care and prevention of pressure ulcers will be reviewed, as will observation, reporting and documentation.
This in-service workshop will help your staff
- Describe the limitations of the PSW role in wound care as set out in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)
- Describe fundamental physiology of the skin and wound care, including recognizing healing vs infection
- Describe skin tears, how to prevent, recognize and treat them
- Describe pressure ulcers, prevention, risk situations, causes, symptoms
- Discuss common treatments that the PSW may be asked to carry out for 1st and 2nd stage ulcers
- Describe dressing products for the skin tear, 1st and 2nd stage ulcers.
- Describe care of sutures
- Describe care of bruises
Also available: A 6-hour Skin and Wound Care Certificate Workshop Which Includes:
- Skill-testing
- A Certificate, upon successful completion of the workshop
- Maximum number of participants for the 6-hour certificate workshop is 12
PSW Role in Medication Administration
6-Hour Certificate Workshop
This workshop provides participants with an overview of the PSW’s role in medication administration. It will discuss the scope of substances called medications/drugs and identify the applicable criteria for safe administration of medications within PSW scope, as well as the requirements to administer medication by a controlled act.
This in-service workshop will help your staff
Includes skill-testing - maximum class size is 12.
Upon successful completion of the workshop, a certificate will be issued.
6-Hour Certificate Workshop
This workshop provides participants with an overview of the PSW’s role in medication administration. It will discuss the scope of substances called medications/drugs and identify the applicable criteria for safe administration of medications within PSW scope, as well as the requirements to administer medication by a controlled act.
This in-service workshop will help your staff
- Describe the range of substances that are classified as medications
- Describe the range of medication assistance that a PSW may provide
- Discuss the four factors that affect the role a PSW may have with regard to medications
- Identify the role of the PSW with regard to medications, as defined by legislation
- Discuss the ‘rights’ of medication administration
- Identify the importance of medication monitoring
- Discuss the role of safe practise as including skill ability and an appropriate context in which to perform those skills
- Demonstrate administration techniques
- Perform accurate documentation
Includes skill-testing - maximum class size is 12.
Upon successful completion of the workshop, a certificate will be issued.
Foot Care for the non-Diabetic Client
6-Hour Certificate Workshop
Much confusion surrounds the role of the support worker in the provisions of foot care. Can the support worker cut toenails? Remove rough skin? This session will address the confusion and provide training on safe and effective techniques the support worker can use.
This in-service workshop will help your staff
Includes skill-testing - maximum class size is 12.
Upon successful completion of the workshop, a certificate will be issued.
6-Hour Certificate Workshop
Much confusion surrounds the role of the support worker in the provisions of foot care. Can the support worker cut toenails? Remove rough skin? This session will address the confusion and provide training on safe and effective techniques the support worker can use.
This in-service workshop will help your staff
- describe what a support worker can do with regard to client foot care
- identify concerns with regard to foot care when the client has a particular condition (diabetes, peripheral vascular conditions, diminished sensation and for each, discuss appropriate methods to address the concerns
- demonstrate foot health assessment, as appropriate to the support workers’ role
- demonstrate safe foot care techniques, including removal of dead skin, nail filing and trimming.
- describe common conditions that may require intervention by a health care provider and make an appropriate referral
- Observe and report findings to the appropriate person
Includes skill-testing - maximum class size is 12.
Upon successful completion of the workshop, a certificate will be issued.
PSW Role in Monitoring Blood Pressure
6-Hour Certificate Workshop
This workshop reviews blood pressure, hypotension and hypertension and the Support Worker’s role in measuring, recording and reporting blood pressure.
This in-service workshop will help your staff
Upon successful completion of the workshop, a certificate will be issued.
6-Hour Certificate Workshop
This workshop reviews blood pressure, hypotension and hypertension and the Support Worker’s role in measuring, recording and reporting blood pressure.
This in-service workshop will help your staff
- describe the term blood pressure and the Support Worker’s role in measuring and monitoring a client’s blood pressure
- identify that BP measurement must be taken for a reason and describe the common purposes for measuring a client’s blood pressure
- describe the ranges of “normal” blood pressure and the proper use of this information
- describe common effects of both low and high blood pressure
- describe common symptoms of low and high blood pressure
- measure BP using manual and electronic measures (using electronic equipment commonly used in the work site).
- describe actions to take should abnormal or high/low measures be found
- accurately report and document findings
Upon successful completion of the workshop, a certificate will be issued.
Falls Management
3-hour workshop
Falls remain the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among Canadian seniors. This enhancement workshop will examine what that means for health care workers and how to take preventative steps to ensure safety for workers and clients. Participants will learn how to work with their supervisors and clients to eliminate risks, problem solve and create a safe environment for the client and workers.
This in-service workshop will help your staff
Also available: A 6-hour Falls Management Certificate Workshop Which Includes:
3-hour workshop
Falls remain the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among Canadian seniors. This enhancement workshop will examine what that means for health care workers and how to take preventative steps to ensure safety for workers and clients. Participants will learn how to work with their supervisors and clients to eliminate risks, problem solve and create a safe environment for the client and workers.
This in-service workshop will help your staff
- describe falls management
- discuss common factors that place people at risk for falls
- identify approaches to minimize/eliminate risk for falls
- demonstrate appropriate techniques to assist a client who is falling and cannot be safely stopped.
- demonstrate appropriate techniques to assist a client who has fallen
- describe observations/situations that require emergency services
- accurately document/report as appropriate observations and support provided
Also available: A 6-hour Falls Management Certificate Workshop Which Includes:
- Skill-testing
- A Certificate, upon successful completion of the workshop
- Maximum number of participants for the 6-hour certificate workshop is 12
To book clinical skills training for your staff or for more information, email us at info@capacitybuilders.ca, or call us at 416-256-3010 or 1-800-267-6272 ext 229.
