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Module 1 · Foundational Care

Personal Care & Hygiene

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Lesson 12 min

Core principles of personal care

Every personal care task starts with the same five principles.

Core principles of personal care
01

Dignity & privacy

Keep clients covered, close doors and curtains, and encourage them to do as much as they safely can.

02

Infection control

Wear medical gloves for direct hygiene, wounds and fluids. Keep a strict clean-to-dirty workflow.

03

Skin observation

Look for redness, tears, bruising, rashes or any sign of skin breakdown during care.

04

Clear communication

Explain what you are doing before and during each step.

05

Client preference

Gather supplies first and respect personal choices about grooming style and timing.

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Question 1 of 2

Which action best protects a client’s dignity during personal care?

Question 2 of 2

When should you explain what you are doing?

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