• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Assistive Devices for Activities of Daily Living

    About this course


    For aides who will be allowed to help with the person’s assistive devices, the content in this course must be combined with approved classroom training to demonstrate your knowledge and skills. This course teaches assistive devices for use with the person’s Activities of Daily Living (ADLs):

    • Ambulating
    • Eating and feeding oneself
    • Dressing
    • Personal hygiene
    • Toileting
    • Additional devices
    • Duration: 45 mins

    What you'll learn

    By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

    • Identify and assist with mobility aids such as canes, crutches, and walkers
    • Support clients using adaptive tools for eating, dressing, hygiene, and toileting
    • Demonstrate safe use of common assistive devices, including grab bars, raised toilet seats, and buttonholers
    • Understand the role of prosthetic, orthotic, and supportive devices in daily care
    • Apply best practices for using assistive technology to promote client independence and safety

    This course includes


    • Audio Included
    • How-to instructional videos
    • Interactive learning activities
    • Knowledge checks
    • Designed specifically for adult learners
    • Certificate of completion
    • Closed captions and audio included
    • 100% online access
    • English