Missouri Advanced Personal Care Aide Training

Our collection of courses for the training of Missouri Advanced Personal Care Aides is designed to meet the requirements stated in Section 13 CSR 70-91.010 - Personal Care Program of the Missouri Administrative Code.

This collection contains 10 courses, totalling 9 hours of training, covering topics stated in the ... Read more

Our collection of courses for the training of Missouri Advanced Personal Care Aides is designed to meet the requirements stated in Section 13 CSR 70-91.010 - Personal Care Program of the Missouri Administrative Code.

This collection contains 10 courses, totalling 9 hours of training, covering topics stated in the regulations, including observation and reporting, skin care and pressure injury prevention, assisting with medications, bowel routines and enemas, ostomy and catheter care, range of motion and positioning, dressing change and wound care, and universal precautions.

This collection can be used as is, or combined with any of our other courses to create an effective, and easy to understand, advanced personal care aide training program for your Missouri-based Personal Care Aide team. Hide

  • 10 courses
  • 9 hours
Missouri Advanced Personal Care Aide Training

Course Description

Observation, Reporting, and Documentation are essential skills for caregivers, as they play a crucial role in providing accurate information about a patient's condition, progress, and needs. These skills are vital for maintaining patient safety, ensuring appropriate care, and facilitating communication among healthcare professionals. This course aims to equip caregivers with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively observe, report, and document critical information regarding their patients' well-being.

Course Topics

  • Techniques for effective observation and assessment of patients
  • Recognizing and reporting changes in a patient's condition
  • Proper documentation of patient care and progress
  • Confidentiality and legal considerations in documentation
  • Communication with healthcare professionals and interdisciplinary teams
  • Using technology for documentation and reporting purposes

Course Description

Skin Care and Pressure Injury Prevention is a crucial course for Healthcare Workers who work with patients at risk for developing pressure injuries. Pressure injuries, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, are localised damage to the skin and underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure or friction. These injuries can cause significant pain, infection, and complications for patients. Proper skin care and prevention techniques are essential for maintaining the health and well-being of patients. This elementary course will provide Healthcare Workers with the knowledge and skills required to identify, prevent, and manage pressure injuries.

Course Topics

  • Identify risk factors for developing pressure injuries
  • Describe the stages of pressure injuries
  • Explain the importance of proper skin care for pressure injury prevention
  • Discuss strategies for repositioning and mobilizing patients to reduce pressure
  • Identify appropriate pressure-relieving devices and support surfaces
  • Recognize early signs of pressure injuries and appropriate interventions

Course Description

Assisting with Medication Self-Administration Part 1 is a foundational course designed for caregivers who provide support to individuals requiring assistance with their medications. This course will focus on the essential knowledge and skills necessary for caregivers to safely and effectively help individuals with self-medication management. Topics covered will include understanding medication types, routes of administration, proper storage, and documentation, as well as recognizing and reporting potential side effects and adverse reactions.

Course Topics

  • Learn about various routes of administration
  • The five rights of medication administration
  • Proper medication storage and handling
  • Accurate documentation of medication administration
  • Recognizing and reporting potential side effects and adverse reactions
  • Importance of medication adherence and compliance
  • Appropriate communication with healthcare professionals regarding medications

Course Description

This course is designed for caregivers who need to learn about bowel routines and enemas. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of bowel routines, including establishing a routine, identifying abnormal bowel movements, and managing constipation and diarrhea, including administering sphincter stimulation and rectal suppositories. It also covers the administration of enemas, the types of enemas, and when to use them. The course is designed for beginners and does not require any previous knowledge or experience in this area.

Course Topics

  • Importance of a regular bowel routine
  • Identifying abnormal bowel movements
  • Managing constipation and diarrhea
  • Types of enemas and when to use them
  • Administration of enemas
  • Understanding sphincter stimulation and rectal suppositories

Course Description

An Ostomy is a surgically created opening in the body to discharge body wastes. Assisting with Ostomy Care is designed for caregivers who are in charge of providing care and maintenance of the ostomy and the surrounding skin. This course will provide an overview of the different types of ostomies, the care and maintenance of the ostomy, and the role of the caregiver in assisting with ostomy care. The course will also cover living with an ostomy's emotional and psychosocial aspects.

Course Topics

  • Types of Ostomies
  • Ostomy Care and Maintenance
  • Role of Caregiver in Ostomy Care
  • Psychosocial Aspects of Ostomy
  • Dealing with Complications

Course Description

Managing Incontinence and Catheter Care is a beginner's course designed primarily for caregivers. It delves into the understanding of urinary incontinence, its causes, types, and how it can be managed effectively. The course also provides an overview of catheter care to ensure patient safety and prevent urinary tract infections. The course is instrumental in equipping caregivers with the knowledge and skills to provide quality care for individuals suffering from incontinence or requiring catheter care.

Course Topics

  • Techniques and strategies for managing incontinence
  • Overview of catheters: Types and their uses
  • Proper catheter care and maintenance
  • Identifying and managing possible complications of catheter use
  • Importance of hygiene and sanitation in managing incontinence and catheter care
  • Understanding incontinence products - pads, briefs and more
  • Understanding the causes of urinary incontinence

Course Description

Urinary catheterization is a medical procedure used to drain and collect urine from the urinary bladder. It plays an essential role in patient care, especially for individuals suffering from urinary incontinence or retention, postoperative patients, and those with severe illnesses or injuries. This course is designed for caregivers who want to learn the basics of urinary catheterization. It will provide the knowledge and skills needed to perform this procedure safely and effectively, while ensuring patient comfort and dignity.

Course Topics

  • The different types of urinary catheters and their uses
  • The procedure for inserting and removing a urinary catheter
  • Complications and troubleshooting
  • Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System

Course Description

The Normal Range of Motion and Positioning course is designed to provide caregivers with the essential knowledge and skills for maintaining proper body alignment, movement, and positioning for their clients or loved ones. This course covers the normal range of motion for major joints, the importance of proper positioning, and techniques to prevent complications such as pressure sores, contractures, and muscle atrophy. By understanding the principles of normal range of motion and positioning, caregivers can improve the comfort, mobility, and overall quality of life for the people they care for.

Course Topics

  • Understand the importance of proper body alignment and positioning
  • Identify techniques to maintain joint mobility and prevent complications
  • Learn how to perform range of motion exercises safely and effectively
  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of improper positioning and related complications

Course Description

This course is designed to provide the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for basic dressing changes and wound care. It's especially beneficial for caregivers who are involved in managing simple wound care for patients at home. The course covers the basics of wound assessment, types of dressings, dressing change procedures, and how to monitor for signs of infection. It also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clean and safe environment for wound care.

Course Topics

  • Overview of the wound healing process
  • Identifying and selecting appropriate dressing materials
  • Steps involved in dressing changes
  • Recognizing signs of infection and complications
  • Tips for maintaining a clean and safe wound care environment

Course Description

Universal Precautions refers to a set of preventive measures designed to prevent the transmission of diseases from one individual to another in healthcare settings. These precautions are based on the principle that all blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions except sweat, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes may contain transmissible infectious agents. The precautions involve the use of protective barriers such as gloves, gowns, aprons, masks, or protective eyewear, which can reduce the risk of exposure of the healthcare worker's skin or mucous membranes to potentially infective materials.

Course Topics

  • Importance and purpose of Universal Precautions
  • Different types of Universal Precautions
  • How to apply Universal Precautions in a caregiving setting
  • Prevention of disease transmission
  • Proper use and disposal of personal protective equipment
  • Hand hygiene and its importance in preventing disease transmission
  • A review of OSHA standards and how they affect caregivers
  • What bloodborne pathogens are and how they can be transmitted

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