10-Day PCA (Personal Care Assistant) Training Program Curriculum
The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Training Program is designed to provide foundational skills for individuals looking to work in home care, hospitals, assisted living facilities, or private caregiving services. This 10-day intensive course includes both theoretical and hands-on practical training to ensure participants are job-ready.
📅 Day 1: Introduction to PCA & Ethical Responsibilities
- Overview of the PCA profession
- Roles & responsibilities of a Personal Care Assistant
- Ethical and legal considerations in caregiving
- Patient rights & confidentiality (HIPAA Compliance)
📅 Day 2: Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Understanding body systems (respiratory, circulatory, digestive)
- Common diseases and age-related conditions
- Identifying health concerns in patients
📅 Day 3: Personal Hygiene & Grooming Assistance
- Bathing, dressing, and grooming techniques
- Oral care, hair care, and skincare
- Assisting with toileting & perineal care
📅 Day 4: Infection Control & Safety Measures
- Hand hygiene & PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Preventing the spread of infections (COVID-19 protocols)
- Safe handling of bodily fluids & hazardous materials
📅 Day 5: Nutrition & Meal Assistance
- Understanding dietary needs & restrictions
- Assisting with feeding (NG tube, liquid diets)
- Hydration & recognizing signs of malnutrition
📅 Day 6: Mobility & Transfer Techniques
- Proper body mechanics & fall prevention
- Assisting with wheelchairs, walkers, and canes
- Bed-to-chair transfers, using a gait belt
📅 Day 7: Basic First Aid & Emergency Response
- CPR & choking response
- Recognizing stroke and heart attack symptoms
- Fire safety & evacuation procedures
📅 Day 8: Communication & Mental Health Support
- Effective communication techniques with patients & families
- Dealing with dementia & Alzheimer’s patients
- Managing difficult behaviors & emotional support
📅 Day 9: Medication Assistance & Vital Signs Monitoring
- Understanding prescriptions & assisting with medication reminders
- Taking & recording vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiration)
- Recognizing medication side effects
📅 Day 10: Practical Assessment & Certification Exam
- Hands-on skills demonstration
- Written & practical exam
- Certificate distribution & job placement guidance
✅ Course Benefits:
✔ NSDA-approved certification
✔ Hands-on practical training
✔ Job placement assistance in hospitals, home care, and elderly care centers
✔ Opportunities abroad (Canada, UK, Australia, USA)
📞 For Enrollment & More Info:
📍 Mirpur 1, Dhaka
🌐 Website: priyojoninstitute.com
📞 Call: 01940-101090 WhatsApp
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