Infant and Child Care: Basic Physical Needs

Course overview

Home care aides are essential for meeting the basic needs of infants and children. This course covers important caregiving skills such as bathing, feeding, diapering, and toileting, with a focus on safety and cleanliness. It also provides instructions on caring for the umbilical cord and circumcision, while stressing the importance of preventing infections. This course equips non-licensed home care aides with essential skills to safely meet the basic physical needs of infants and children in home-based care.