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.
Foundations for Assisting in Home Care
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Foundations for Assisting in Home Care
Instructors: Erin O'Hara-Leslie
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72 hours to complete
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There are 13 modules in this course
Contains the syllabus, grading and logistics, and references
What's included
1 video8 readings
Introduction to Home Health Care
What's included
14 readings1 assignment
Human Needs, Culture & Diversity, Communication Skills, Developing a Therapeutic Relationship, Patients' Rights
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74 readings1 assignment
Working with the Elderly
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27 readings1 assignment
Working with Children
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31 readings1 assignment
Working with People Who Are Mentally Ill
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18 readings1 assignment
Working with People with Developmental Disabilities
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30 readings1 assignment
Working with People with Physical Disabilities
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12 readings1 assignment
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1 video50 readings1 assignment
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12 readings1 assignment
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2 videos17 readings1 assignment
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27 readings1 assignment
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28 videos72 readings1 assignment
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