Personal Care - Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

Lesson Overview

• Personal Care-Activities of Daily Living (ADL) 1/3
• Personal Care-Activities of Daily Living (ADL) 2/3
• Personal Care-Activities of Daily Living (ADL) 3/3

Course Overview

ADL is a healthcare term used to describe people's daily tasks for self care. These include: bed bath, sponge, tub, and shower bath; hair shampooing in sink, tub, and bed; nail and skin care; oral hygiene; and toileting and elimination.

At completion of this course you will:

• Be able to identify basic ADL for giving a bed bath, a sponge bath, a tub bath, and a shower
• Complete the steps for all ADL in an appropriate and safe manner
• Be able to identify the steps to maintain patient safety, warmth, and dignity