Foundations for Assisting in Home Care
This course is intended as a self-study course for those interested in exploring a career as a Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 76 hours
- Course by The State University of New York
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This course is intended as a self-study course for those interested in exploring a career as a Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide.Modules
Course Information Module
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1
Videos
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8
Readings
1
Videos
- VIDEO - Course Introduction
8
Readings
- Welcome
- Syllabus
- Textbook Companion
- Grading and Logistics
- Module 12 (Week 13) Videos
- Hardware & Software Requirements
- Copyright Information: Course Materials & Images
- References
Introduction to Home Health Care
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4
Readings
4
Readings
- Introduction
- What is Home Health Care?
- Who Receives Home Health Care Services?
- History of Home Health Care
The Home Health Care Team
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5
Readings
5
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- Who is Part of the Home Health Care Team
- Home Health Care Team Roles - Part 1
- Home Health Care Team Roles - Part 2
- Home Health Care Team Roles - Part 3
- Home Health Care Team Roles - Part 4
Tasks & Scope of Practice
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2
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2
Readings
- Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide Tasks
- Scope of Practice
Chain of Command
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Chain of Command
Qualities of Home Health Aides & Personal Care Aides
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Qualities of Home Health Aides & Personal Care Aides
Training & Education Requirements
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Education & Training Requirements
Module 1 Assessment
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Module 1 Quiz
Introduction to Working Effectively with Home Care Clients
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Introduction
Unit A: Human Needs, Culture & Diversity
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6
Readings
6
Readings
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- Physical Needs
- Safety and Security Needs
- Need for Love and Belonging
- Need for Self-Esteem
- Need for Self-Actualization
Diversity
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5
Readings
5
Readings
- Culture
- Race versus Culture
- Ethnocentrism, Diversity, & Stereotypes
- Self-Awareness
- Cultural Awareness & Cultural Competence
Cultures
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5
Readings
5
Readings
- Introduction to Cultures
- African American
- Asians
- Latinos
- Middle East
Religions of the World
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7
Readings
7
Readings
- Introduction to Religions of the World
- Agnostics and Atheists
- Buddhism
- Christianity
- Hinduism
- Islam
- Judaism
Family & Diversity
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2
Readings
2
Readings
- Introduction to Family & Diversity
- Supporting Family Members
Unit B: Communication Skills & Developing a Therapeutic Relationship
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3
Readings
3
Readings
- Communication
- Types of Communication
- Types of Communication - Summary
Barriers to Effective Communication
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8
Readings
8
Readings
- Language Barriers
- Hearing Impairment
- Visual Impairment
- Aphasia/Speech Impairment
- Cognitive Impairment
- Yes/No Questions
- Asking "Why?"
- Use of Cliches
Active Listening
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4
Readings
4
Readings
- Introduction to Active Listening
- How to Be a Good Listener - Part 1
- How to Be a Good Listener - Part 2
- How to Be a Good Listener - Part 3
Therapeutic Relationship
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6
Readings
6
Readings
- Introduction to Therapeutic Relationship
- How to Establish a Therapeutic Relationship - Part 1
- How to Establish a Therapeutic Relationship - Part 2
- How to Establish a Therapeutic Relationship - Part 3
- Terminating the Relationship
- Self Check for Boundaries
Documentation
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6
Readings
6
Readings
- Introduction to Documentation
- Use of Your Senses
- What Information to Include in Documentation
- How to Complete Documentation
- Confidentiality
- Sample Documentation
Communicating on the Telephone
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3
Readings
3
Readings
- Introduction to Communicating on the Telephone
- Sample Phone Call
- Sample Phone Message
Unit C: Patient's Rights
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Introduction to Patient's Rights
Types of Abuse & Neglect
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7
Readings
7
Readings
- Physical Abuse
- Emotional Abuse
- Financial Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Domestic violence
- Neglect
- Reporting Abuse & Neglect
Patient's Rights
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3
Readings
3
Readings
- Introduction to Patient's Rights
- Patient's Responsibilities
- How a Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide Support a Patient's Rights
Advanced Directives
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7
Readings
7
Readings
- Introduction to Advanced Directives
- Living Wills
- Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (Health Care Proxy)
- Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR)
- Confidentiality
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Legal Ramifications for HIPAA Violations
Module 2 Assessment
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Module 2 Quiz
Introduction to Working with the Elderly
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Introduction
What is Aging?
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2
Readings
2
Readings
- Aging and the Individual
- Social Factors & Aging
Observing & Reporting Changes and Confidentiality
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2
Readings
2
Readings
- Observing & Reporting Changes
- Confidentiality
Attitudes Towards Aging
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2
Readings
2
Readings
- Attitudes Toward Aging
- Myths of Aging
Aging & the Body
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14
Readings
14
Readings
- Introduction
- Immune System
- Respiratory System
- Cardiovascular System
- Integumentary (Skin) System
- Musculoskeletal System
- Range of Motion Movements
- Sensory System
- Digestive System
- Urinary System
- Endocrine System
- Neurological System
- Female Reproductive System
- Male Reproductive System
Aging & the Mind
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4
Readings
4
Readings
- Introduction to Aging & the Mind
- Working with Patients Who Have Had a Stroke
- Working with Patients with Alzheimer's Disease
- Working with Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Stress
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2
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2
Readings
- Introduction to Stress
- How to Help a Patient Effectively Manage Stress
Module 3
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Module 3 Quiz
Working with Children & Why They May Need Home Care
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4
Readings
4
Readings
- Introduction to Working with Children
- Why Children May Need Home Care - Part 1
- Why Children May Need Home Care - Part 2
- Why Children May Need Home Care - Part 3
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Applied to Children
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6
Readings
6
Readings
- Introduction to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Applied to Children
- Physical Needs
- Safety and Security Needs
- Need for Love and Belonging
- Need for Self-Esteem
- Need for Self-Actualization
Child Growth and Development
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5
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5
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- Introduction to Child Growth and Development
- Sensorimotor Stage (birth to 2 years)
- Preoperational Stage (2 to 7 years)
- Concrete Operational Stage (7 to 11 years)
- Formal Operational Stage (11 years to adulthood)
Physical, Cognitive, and Social Development in Childhood
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5
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5
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- Infancy: Birth to 12 months
- Toddler: 1-3 years
- Preschool: 3-6 years
- School Age: 6-11 or 12 years
- Adolescent: 11 years to 19 years
Problems Affecting the Family and How Children React to Stress
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11
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11
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- Types of Families
- Guidelines for Communicating with Children about Divorce
- Styles of Parenting
- Socioeconomic Status
- Domestic Violence
- Special Issues of Families: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues
- Signs of Substance Abuse
- Signs of Mental Illness
- Stress
- How to Help Children Cope with Stress
- Working Effectively to Strengthen Families
Module 4
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Module 4 Quiz
Introduction to Working with People Who Are Mentally Ill
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Introduction
What is Mental Health?
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5
Readings
5
Readings
- What is Mental Health?
- Positive Coping Skills
- Negative Coping Skills
- Defense Mechanisms
- Unhealthy Coping Behaviors
What is Mental Illness?
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1
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1
Readings
- What is Mental Illness?
What Causes Mental Illness?
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4
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4
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- Physical Factors
- Environmental Factors
- Genetic Factors
- Stress Factors
Types of Mental Illness
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4
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4
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- Anxiety
- Depression
- Schizophrenia
- Treating Mental Illness
Mental Health, Mental Illness, and the Home Care Worker
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3
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3
Readings
- Guidelines for Observing Behavior
- Role of the HHA/PHA with Mentally Ill Patients and their Families
- Maintain Safety
Module 5
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Module 5 Quiz
Introduction to Working with People with Developmental Disabilities
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Introduction
Unit A: Understanding Developmental Disabilities
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15
Readings
15
Readings
- What is a Developmental Disability?
- How Does Having a Developmental Disability Affect Normal Development?
- Self-Care & Movement
- Financial Independence & Self-direction
- Communication & Social Situations
- Coping
- Types of Developmental Disabilities
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Cerebral Palsy
- Autism
- Neurologic Impairment
- Multiple Disabilities
- Effects of Developmental Disabilities on Growth and Development
- Causes of Developmental Disabilities
- How is a Developmental Disability Different from Mental Illness?
Unit B: Developmental Disabilities and Home Care
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14
Readings
14
Readings
- Developmental Disabilities at Home
- Caring for a Child with a Developmental Disability
- Caring for an Adult with a Developmental Disability
- Expectations and Attitudes
- Address the Person, Not the Disability
- Focus on Independence, Productivity, and Integration
- Promote Self-Determination and Community Participation
- Care Needs
- Physical Needs
- Safety and Security Needs
- Love and Belonging Needs
- Self-Esteem and Self-Actualization Needs
- Role of the Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide
- Performance Standards
Module 6
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Module 6 Quiz
Working with People with Physical Disabilities
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Introduction
Unit A - What is Physical Disability?
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5
Readings
5
Readings
- What is a Physical Disability?
- Causes of Physical Disabilities
- Permanent versus Temporary Disabilities
- Unique Attributes of Physical Disabilities
- Impact of a Physical Disability on Quality of Life
Unit B: How the Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide Can Help a Person with a Physical Disability
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6
Readings
6
Readings
- Promoting Self-care and Independence
- Maintenance of Dignity and Self-Worth
- Preservation of Normal Life Style
- Role of the Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide
- Social, Cultural and Environmental Influences in Caring for People with Disabilities
- Situations in Which People with Physical Disabilities May Require Home Care
Module 7
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Module 7 Quiz
Food, Nutrition, and Meal Preparation
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Introduction
Unit A: The Basics of Nutrition
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8
Readings
8
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- The Major Nutrients
- Protein
- Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water
- Nutrients Work Together
Unit B: Meal Planning
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10
Readings
10
Readings
- Well-balanced Diet
- Milk Group
- Protein Foods Group
- Fruit Group
- Vegetable Group
- Grain Group
- Oils
- Using ChooseMyPlate in Meal Planning
- Dietary Guidelines
- Cost of Food
Unit C: Food Preparation and Serving
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1
Videos
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6
Readings
1
Videos
- VIDEO - Food Preparation & Blender Use
6
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- Food Preparation
- Patient Involvement
- Available Cooking Equipment
- Serve Quality Food
- Serving Meals
- Food Appearance, Texture, and Portion Size
Unit D: Food Shopping, Storage, Handling and Food Safety
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6
Readings
6
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- How to Save on Food Costs
- Food Storage
- Safe Food Handling
- Safe Microwave Defrosting and Cooking
- Safe Cooking Temperatures
- Food Money Procedures
Unit E: Modified Diets
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19
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19
Readings
- Being Specific When it Comes to the Diet
- The Meaning of "High" and "Low" Diet Orders
- Decreasing the Intake of Certain Foods
- Increasing the Intake of Certain Foods
- Types of Modified Diets
- Low Sodium/Low Salt Diets
- Fluid-Restricted Diets
- High and Low Potassium Diets
- Low Fat/Low Cholesterol Diets
- Bland Diets
- Gluten-Free Diet
- Vegetarian Diet
- Liquid Diets
- Soft Diets
- Mechanically Altered Diets
- Mechanical Soft Diet
- Pureed Diet
- Provide Nutritious and Attractive Mechanically Altered Food
- Follow Safe Food Preparation and Storage Guidelines
Module 8
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Module 8 Quiz
Introduction to Family Spending and Budgeting
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Introduction
Unit A: The Role of the Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide in Family Spending and Budgeting
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7
Readings
7
Readings
- The Role of the Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide in Family Spending & Budgeting
- Income
- Debt & Stress
- Daily Expense Tracker
- Planning a Budget
- Determining Expenses
- Determining Income
Unit B: Ways to Make the Most Effective Use of the Family's Finances
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4
Readings
4
Readings
- Introduction
- How to Save on Grocery Costs
- How to Save on Household Costs
- How to Save on Energy Costs
Module 9
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Module 9 Quiz
Introduction to Care of the Home and Personal Belongings
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Introduction
Unit A: Importance of Housekeeping in the Home
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Introduction
Unit B: Performing Housekeeping in the Home
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Introduction
Unit C: Ways to Be Safe and Save Energy and Time
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5
Readings
5
Readings
- Introduction
- Time Management
- The ABC Method
- The 1-10 Method
- Tips for Efficient Use of Time
Unit D: How to Get the Job Done
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2
Videos
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9
Readings
2
Videos
- VIDEO - Household Cleaning Supplies
- VIDEO - Vacuuming
9
Readings
- Infection Control
- Basic Supplies and Equipment Needed
- Safety Tips for Home Health Aides/Personal Care Aides Using Equipment and Supplies
- Kitchen Cleaning Tasks
- Bathroom Cleaning Tasks
- Living Room Cleaning Tasks
- Bedroom Cleaning Tasks
- Washing Floors
- Laundry
Module 10
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Module 10 Quiz
Introduction to Safety and Injury Preventation
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Introduction
Unit A: Injuries
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8
Readings
8
Readings
- Introduction
- Falls
- Burns
- Cuts
- Poisoning
- Choking
- Contributing Factors to Injuries
- Where Household Injuries Commonly Occur
Unit B: Injury Prevention
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5
Readings
5
Readings
- Role of the Home Care Worker in Injury Prevention
- Fire Safety
- Personal Safety
- Pets
- Transportation Safety
Unit C: What to do When Injuries and Emergencies Happen
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13
Readings
13
Readings
- Introduction
- First Aid Techniques for Falls
- First Aid Techniques for Bruises
- First Aid Techniques for Cuts and Scrapes
- First Aid Techniques for Dizziness/Fainting
- First Aid Techniques for Burns
- First Aid Techniques for Choking
- First Aid Techniques for Poisoning
- What to do in Serious Medical Emergencies
- Assessing the ABCs
- Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
- Seizures
- Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
Module 11
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Module 11 Quiz
Introduction to Personal Care
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Introduction
Unit I: Infection Control
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2
Videos
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4
Readings
2
Videos
- VIDEO - Hand Washing
- VIDEO - Donning and Removing Gloves
4
Readings
- Introduction to Infection Control
- Procedure - Handwashing
- Use of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer
- Procedure - Donning & Removing Gloves
Unit II: Bathing, Back Rubs & Assisting with a Clean Dressing
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3
Videos
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6
Readings
3
Videos
- VIDEO - Bed Bath
- VIDEO - Washing Hair in Bed
- VIDEO - Assisting with Changing a Clean Dressing
6
Readings
- Introduction to Bathing, Back Rubs & Assisting with a Clean Dressing
- Procedure - Tub or Shower Bath
- Procedure - Bed Bath
- Procedure - Shampoo in Bed
- Procedure - Back Rub
- Procedure - Assisting with Changing a Clean (Non-sterile) Dressing
Unit III: Teeth & Mouth Care
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3
Videos
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5
Readings
3
Videos
- VIDEO - Assisting with Mouth Hygiene
- VIDEO - Denture Care
- VIDEO - Mouth Care for the Unconscious Patient
5
Readings
- Introduction to Mouth Hygiene
- Procedure - Patients Who Can Brush Their Own Teeth or Need Some Assistance
- Procedure - Patients Who are Unable to Perform Mouth Hygiene Independently, such as an Unconscious Patient
- Procedure - Denture Care
- Procedure - Flossing
Unit IV: Dressing & Grooming
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2
Videos
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8
Readings
2
Videos
- VIDEO - Applying Elastic Compression Stockings
- VIDEO - Shaving a Patient
8
Readings
- Introduction to Dressing and Grooming
- Procedure - Assisting with Dressing
- Procedure - Assisting with Dressing for Patients Who are Weak, Frail, or Paralyzed
- Procedure - Assisting with the use of Elastic Support Stockings
- Nail Care
- Procedure - Hand Care
- Procedure - Foot Care
- Procedure - Shaving the Patient
Unit V: Assisting with Elimination
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6
Videos
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7
Readings
6
Videos
- VIDEO - Changing a Bedpan
- VIDEO - Use of a Urinal
- VIDEO - Applying a Condom Catheter
- VIDEO - Cleaning Catheter Tubing
- VIDEO - Applying an Incontinence Product
- VIDEO - Measuring Output
7
Readings
- Introduction to Assisting with Elimination
- Procedure - Use of a Bed Pan
- Procedure - Use of a Urinal
- Procedure - Assisting with the Use of a Condom Catheter
- Procedure - Assisting with Cleaning the Skin and Catheter Tubing
- Procedure - Assisting with Emptying of the Urinary Drainage Bag
- Procedure - Measuring Urinary Output
Unit VI: Assisting with Eating
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2
Videos
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3
Readings
2
Videos
- VIDEO - Measuring Intake
- VIDEO - Assisting with Eating
3
Readings
- Introduction to Assisting with Eating
- Procedure - Assisting with Eating
- Procedure - Measuring Intake
Unit VII: Assisting with Transfers, Turning and Positioning, and Body Mechanics
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6
Videos
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17
Readings
6
Videos
- VIDEO - Proper Body Mechanics
- VIDEO - Turning the Patient in Bed
- VIDEO - Positioning a Patient on Their Side
- VIDEO - Lifting a Patient in Bed
- VIDEO - Transfer to a Wheelchair
- VIDEO - Transfer from a Wheelchair to the Shower
17
Readings
- Procedure: Proper Body Mechanics
- Procedure: Standing
- Procedure: Lifting
- Procedure: Using Proper Working Height
- Overview: Turning and Positioning the Patient
- Procedure: Turning the Patient in Bed
- Procedure: Positioning the Patient
- Overview: Assisting Patients to Transfer to and from Different Positions
- Procedure: Transfer to the Sitting Position in Bed
- Procedure: Helping the Patient to Sit at the Side of the Bed
- Procedure: Helping a Patient to Stand
- Procedure: Helping the Patient to Ambulate (Walk)
- Procedure: Transfer to a Wheelchair, Chair, or Commode
- Procedure: Positioning Patient in Chair or Wheelchair
- Procedure: Transfer from Wheelchair to Toilet
- Procedure: Transfer from Wheelchair to Shower and Assisting with Shower
- Procedure: Transfer from Wheelchair to Stool or Chair in Tub
Unit VIII: The Patient's Environment
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1
Videos
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3
Readings
1
Videos
- VIDEO - Making an Occupied Bed
3
Readings
- Introduction to The Patient's Environment
- Procedure: Making an Unoccupied Bed
- Procedure: Making an Occupied Bed
Unit IX: Special Equipment used by Home Care Patient
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4
Readings
4
Readings
- Introduction to Special Equipment used by Home Care Patients
- Procedure: Weighing a Patient
- Procedure: Assisting with the Use of a Hydraulic Lift
- Procedure: Slide Board Transfer
Unit X: Care of the Infant
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3
Videos
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7
Readings
3
Videos
- VIDEO - Picking up the Infant
- VIDEO - Feeding an Infant
- VIDEO - Bathing an Infant
7
Readings
- Procedure: Handling the Infant
- Procedure: Picking up the Infant
- Positioning the Infant for Feeding & Feeding the Infant
- Burping a Baby
- Changing a Diaper
- Documenting the Baby's Intake and Output
- Procedure: Infant Bath
Unit XI: Assisting with Self-administration of Medication
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6
Readings
6
Readings
- Introduction to Assisting with Self-administration of Medication
- Procedure: Checking the Right Person (Patient)
- Procedure: Checking the Right Medication
- Procedure: Checking the Right Dose
- Procedure: Checking the Right Time
- Procedure: Checking the Right Route
Module 12
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Module 12 Quiz
1
Readings
- End of Course Survey
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Discover the essentials of a rewarding career in home care with the "Foundations for Assisting in Home Care" course, offered by Coursera. Targeted at individuals eager to enter the health and fitness domain, this foundational program is perfect for aspiring Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides. Guided by expert instructors, you'll delve into comprehensive self-study modules that cover the core responsibilities and skills necessary for providing effective home care. With a substantial duration of 4,560 minutes of content, this course ensures a thorough understanding of the field. Flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional plans, cater to various learning needs and career goals. Embark on your journey to making a difference in people's lives through compassionate home care, and gain the knowledge to excel in this vital role.
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Erin O'Hara-Leslie
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Andrea C. Wade, Ph.D.
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Kimberly B. McLain, Ph.D.
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Tera Doty-Blance