Assistive Devices for Activities of Daily Living
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
45 mins Certificate included 100% online English Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives
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
What's inside
This course includes
How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks throughout
Audio narration
Closed captions (accessibility)
Certificate of completion
Scenario-based videos
Downloadable checklists
Mobile-friendly access
Progress saving (resume anytime)
