Length: 10 hrs
Subtitles Available: Hindi, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese

Description
The PSC Basic Training Program is designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills for individuals entering the caregiving field. This course covers essential topics such as assisting with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), hydration, empathy, fall prevention (Parts I & II), recognizing medical emergencies, basic first aid, and an overview of nutrition and food preparation.

This program includes the 5 hours of state-required caregiver training, ensuring compliance with state regulations and offering a strong start to your caregiving career. It is ideal for professionals such as fitness trainers, physical therapists, and others who wish to transition into caregiving.

Objectives
Upon completing this program, students will:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of caregiving fundamentals.
• Meet the state-required training standards for caregivers.
• Be equipped with practical skills and knowledge to begin a fulfilling career in caregiving.

Courses

Maintaining a clean and healthy environment

Safety precautions and fall prevention I & II

Emergency Planning and response

Intro to dementia

Assisting with bathing

Assisting with personal care ADL's

Transfer and mobility equipment

Hydration

Coping skills for caregivers

Basic first aid - medical emergencies

Nutrition and food

Sexual harassment

(Includes the 5 hours of required state training.)

Length: 19 hours
Subtitles Available: Hindi, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese

Description
The PSC Pro Caregiver Course is designed for individuals who are ready to take the next step toward a career in caregiving and healthcare. This comprehensive program provides essential knowledge and hands-on skills, covering state-required training, dementia care, ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), emergency procedures, fall prevention, and professional caregiver best practices.

Whether you're transitioning from caring for a loved one or starting fresh in the field, this course will equip you with the expertise and confidence needed to become a professional caregiver. It includes 5 hours of state-required caregiver training, ensuring compliance and preparation for employment in home care, assisted living, and healthcare settings.

With a strong emphasis on practical skills, professionalism, and self-care, this course prepares you not only to provide exceptional care but also to build a sustainable and fulfilling career in the growing healthcare industry.

Objectives
Upon completing this program, students will:

✅ Develop professional caregiving skills essential for employment in home care, senior care, and healthcare settings.
✅ Learn state-required training to ensure compliance with industry standards.
✅ Understand safety, mobility, and nutrition fundamentals for high-quality care.
✅ Gain expertise in dementia care, fall prevention, and emergency procedures.
✅ Learn strategies to prevent burnout and maintain well-being as a professional caregiver.
✅ Build a foundation for career growth in caregiving, with potential pathways into nursing, home healthcare, and medical assisting.

Courses

5-Hour State-Required Caregiver Training

What it means to be a professional caregiver

Working with an aging population

Understanding cultural competency

Improving caregiver empathy

HIPAA and elder abuse

ADL's

Sexual harassment training

Maintaining a clean and healthy environment

Safety precautions & fall prevention I & II

Emergency planning and response

Assisting with bathing

Assisting with range of motion

Performing basic first aid non-medical

Overview of care after hospital discharge

Overview of transfer and mobility equipment

Assisting with activities and recreational therapy at home

Professionalism: Communication

Providing person-centered care

Coping skills for caregivers

The importance of proper hydration

People skills: Building trust and rapport