National Caregiver Certification Course as a Home Health Aide
Details
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of caregiving, focusing on the skills and knowledge needed to care for individuals who require assistance due to aging, illness, or disability.
The course covers the following key areas:
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Understanding Caregiving: Introduction to the role and responsibilities of a caregiver, understanding the needs of those requiring care, and the importance of maintaining dignity and respect for care recipients.
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Health and Hygiene: Basic health care practices, including personal hygiene, nutrition, and exercise. Understanding common health issues and how to manage them.
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Safety and Emergency Procedures: Training on how to ensure safety in the home, recognizing signs of medical emergencies, and understanding when and how to seek professional help.
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Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Techniques for effective communication with care recipients, their families, and healthcare professionals. Building strong relationships based on empathy and respect.
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Self-Care for Caregivers: Importance of self-care for caregivers, managing stress, and seeking support when needed.
By the end of this course, students will have a solid foundation in caregiving principles and be prepared to provide compassionate, effective care to those in need. This course is suitable for anyone interested in a career in caregiving or those who are caring for a loved one at home.
Outline
Chapter 1: Residents Rights
Chapter 2: Communicating Effectively with Residents
Chapter 3: Managing Personal Stress
Chapter 4: Preventing Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
Chapter 5: Controlling the Spread of Disease and Infection
Chapter 6: Record Keeping and Documentation
Chapter 7: Service Plans
Chapter 8: Nutrition, Hydration and Food Services
Chapter 9: Assisting in the Self-Administration of Medications
Chapter 10: Social, Recreational and Rehabilitative Activities
Chapter 11: Fire, Safety and Emergency Procedures
Chapter 12: The Aging Process
Chapter 13: Assisting Residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Chapter 14: Vital Signs
Chapter 15: Medication Types
Chapter 16: Oral Hygiene, Grooming & Bathing
Chapter 17: Skin Integrity
Chapter 18: Resident with Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease
Chapter 19: Communicating with Residents Unable to Direct Self-Care
Chapter 20: Providing Services and Life Skills
Chapter 21: Managing Difficult Behavior-Residents Unable to Direct Self-Care
Chapter 22: Developing & Providing Social, Recreational & Rehabilitative Activities for Residents Unable to Direct Self-Care
Chapter 23: Risk Management, Fall Prevention and Ambulation
Epilogue: Closing Thoughts from the ACA
Schedules
| Weekdays | 10:00 AM — 04:00 PM |
| No. of Days: | 5 |
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