Details
This 43-hour training course is used by home care agencies, community colleges and other organizations to train in-home care providers.
Program materials include:
- Administrator Manual
- Instructor Manual
- Support materials
- Key points and definitions
- Testing materials
- Certificates of completion
- 11 copies of Quick Tips of Caregivers textbook and workbook
- 20 DVDs
- How to Help Someone Who Uses a Wheelchair
- Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogens
- How to Assist with Medications
- Personal Care
- Fire Safety
- Fall Prevention
- Alzheimer’s Early to Mid-Stage
- Alzheimer’s Mid to Late Stage
- Aphasia
- Elder Abuse
- Cultural Competence
- Vital Signs
- Communication Skills
- Observation, Reporting and Documentation
- Introduction to Home Care
- Ethical and Legal behavior
- Nutrition and Meal Preparation for Older Adults
- HIPAA
- Medical Emergencies and Emergency Preparedness
- Essential Bedrest Skills
Includes curriculum on:
- A comprehensive list of basic care aide skills
- Emergency Preparedness
- Specific diseases
- Elder Abuse
- Fire Safety
- Cultural competence