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Personal Care Worker

Wisconsin Technical College Personal Care Worker Certificate Programs

This 34-hour, in-person course is designed to provide foundational skills for delivering personal and supportive/rehabilitative health care in both in-home and facility-based settings. The course combines engaging lectures with hands-on laboratory practice, ensuring students gain practical experience in a supervised environment.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Client-Centered Care: Emphasize client rights and foster effective communication in healthcare settings.
  • Rehabilitation Skills: Learn techniques to support clients’ rehabilitative needs and promote independence.
  • Safety and Infection Control: Gain essential knowledge in infection control practices and maintaining safety for clients and caregivers.
  • Positioning and Transfer Skills: Develop the ability to safely assist clients with positioning and transferring, minimizing risk and promoting comfort.

Skill Competency Assessment:

All learned skills will be evaluated under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring students meet professional standards for competency and care quality.

This comprehensive certificate prepares students to deliver compassionate, effective care in various healthcare settings.

Personal Care Worker Certificate Pathway Certificate Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Certificate
Northeast Personal Care Worker at Northeast