PSW106 – Basic Assessment Techniques

COURSE INFORMATION:

Admission Requirements
  • Grade 12 or OSSD Equivalent
  • Mature Student
  • Textbook: Mosby’s Canadian Textbook for The Support Worker. Fourth Edition ©2018 Elservier Inc. By Sorrentino, Remmert and Wilk

Course Fees: $485.00
Other Compulsory Fees: Inclusive
Course Hours: 35 Hours
Course Intake: Every Monday
Department: PT – Continuing Education
Registration: Nativetc.com


COURSE OVERVIEW

Identify relevant client information using basic assessment and communication skills and report and document findings in accordance with the requirements of employer policies and procedures and all applicable legislation.

TRAINING LOCATIONS

North Bay Campus or Online – www.nativetc.com

Part 1: Complete assessments, observations and report changes as necessary.

Part 2: Take vital signs and report any variations to supervisor.

Part 3: Take height and weight measurements, reporting any variations to supervisor.

Part 4: Follow policies for documentation and use of appropriate medical terminology.

Part 5: Understand the legal obligations of charting; follow employer policies and procedures.

Part 6: Use electronic documentation and communication technologies according to workplace policies.

Knowledge Competencies

Outline basic assessment and communication skills and report and document findings in accordance with the requirements of employer policies and procedures and all applicable legislation.

Skill Competencies

Identify relevant client information using basic assessment and communication skills and report and document findings in accordance with the requirements of employer policies and procedures and all applicable legislation.