PCB’s – Personal Care Basics (Online Training Course)

This course provides essential knowledge and practical skills required for individuals working as personal care aides or providing basic support to clients in home-care or assisted-living environments. The training focuses on safe, compassionate, and effective care techniques designed to enhance the well-being, independence, and comfort of those receiving support.

What You’ll Learn

• Understanding Client Needs: Basics of physical, emotional, and social care.

• Personal Hygiene Assistance: Safe methods for bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.

• Mobility & Transfer Techniques: Proper body mechanics, fall prevention, and assisting clients safely.

• Nutrition & Meal Support: Preparing meals, feeding assistance, and monitoring dietary needs.

• Infection Control: Hand hygiene, PPE use, and maintaining a clean environment.

• Communication Skills: Professional interaction with clients, families, and care teams.

• Emergency Preparedness: Recognizing warning signs and responding to urgent situations.

Who Should Take This Course

• New caregivers and personal care aides

• Home health assistants

• Family members providing care

• Anyone entering the home-care or support services field

Course Benefits

• Flexible online learning

• Builds confidence and competency in caregiving

• Helps meet training requirements for personal care roles

• Ideal for entry-level healthcare positions