Care & Support
Caregiver & Personal Support Foundations
Core practical skills for caregivers and personal support workers entering or strengthening everyday care practice.
- Duration: 4–6 hours
- Format: Online, self-paced
- Certificate: Certificate of completion available through Figora Academy when requirements are met.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
C$299 · US$219 · ₦89,000
Indicative catalogue prices. Final amount and payment method are confirmed in Figora Academy at enrollment. Figora does not store card numbers on this website.
Why this skill matters
Strong foundations reduce risk and build confidence for people new to care. Understanding dignity, safety and communication creates better experiences for clients and sustainable careers for workers.
What you'll learn
- Apply person-centred care principles
- Support activities of daily living safely
- Communicate respectfully with clients and families
- Recognise common safety risks in home and facility care
- Work effectively as part of a care team
Skills you will practice
- Person-centred care
- ADL support basics
- Safety awareness
- Professional communication
Who this course is for
- New caregivers and PSWs
- Career changers entering healthcare support roles
- Support workers refreshing core practice
Course overview
Caregiver & Personal Support Foundations is Figora’s core entry pathway for people supporting older adults and clients in home and community settings.
The course builds everyday competencies: dignity in personal care, safer mobility awareness, communication, infection prevention habits, and professional conduct—so new and early-career caregivers can show up prepared.
Who it is for
- Aspiring caregivers and personal support workers
- Family caregivers seeking structured skill frameworks
- Agencies onboarding new home-support staff
- International learners building transferable foundations
What happens after completion
Stack Infection Prevention, Dementia Care, Medication Awareness and Documentation next. Track progress in Skills Passport where available, then explore Career Readiness if you are preparing for Canadian or UK care environments.
Foundations training supports learning. It is not a substitute for regulated PSW/HCA programs or licensing pathways where those apply.
What you'll cover
Role of the caregiver/PSW
Module overview available in Figora Academy upon enrollment.
Person-centred care and dignity
Module overview available in Figora Academy upon enrollment.
Daily living support and safety
Module overview available in Figora Academy upon enrollment.
Teamwork and professional conduct
Module overview available in Figora Academy upon enrollment.
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Is this a PSW diploma program?
No. This is a practical foundations course within Figora Academy, not a regulated vocational diploma.