Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Training

Master the essential personal care skills every professional caregiver needs. Learn safe, dignified techniques for assisting patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobility across all care settings.

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are the fundamental tasks a person performs every day to care for themselves. For many patients — including the elderly, those recovering from illness, and people living with disabilities — completing these tasks without support is difficult or impossible. This course gives caregivers the practical knowledge and hands-on understanding needed to assist patients with all essential daily tasks safely, effectively, and with deep respect for patient dignity. From bathing and oral hygiene to safe patient transfers, you will learn the correct techniques that professional caregivers use every day in home care, nursing homes, and hospital settings. By the end of this course, you will be confident in providing personal care, supporting patients during mealtimes, managing continence needs with professionalism, and performing safe patient transfers that protect both you and your patient from injury.

Course Requirements

• • No prior caregiving experience required
• • Completion of Introduction to Caregiving is recommended but not mandatory
• • Basic literacy in English
• • Access to a device with internet connection

Who Is This Course For?

• • Individuals beginning a career in professional caregiving
• • Home care workers seeking to formalise their skills
• • Family caregivers who want proper training
• • Healthcare support workers in nursing homes or hospitals
• • Anyone seeking a recognised caregiving certificate

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