Personal Care

Woman helping a woman with a cane walk across a room at home

SCI Alberta offers a course on personal care activities relating to spinal cord injury, with a focus on helping individuals maintain personal hygiene and grooming routines. After completing the course, participants will be able to define personal care and describe personal hygiene activities including those related to bladder care, peri-care and catheterization. Participants will have a better understanding of the general guidelines to follow when assisting in personal grooming routines, including hair care, nail care, and shaving. Participants will be able to explain the step-by-step processes related to handwashing, bed baths, peri-care, bowel routines, catheterization, dental care, and ROM exercises.

Cost $59.95