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Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

Universidad Estatal de Nueva 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.

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¿Podría tu empresa beneficiarse de la capacitación de los empleados en las habilidades más demandadas?

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Inglés (English)

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Semana1

Semana 1

1 hora para completar

Course Information Documents

1 hora para completar

1 video (Total 2 minutos), 8 lecturas

Semana2

Semana 2

3 horas para completar

Module 1 - Introduction to Home Health Care

3 horas para completar

16 lecturas

16 lecturas

Introduction10mWhat is Home Health Care?10mWho Receives Home Health Care Services?10mHistory of Home Health Care10mModule 1 Breakout Activity 110mWho is Part of the Home Health Care Team10mHome Health Care Team Roles - Part 110mHome Health Care Team Roles - Part 210mHome Health Care Team Roles - Part 310mHome Health Care Team Roles - Part 410mModule 1 Breakout Activity 210mHome Health Aide/Personal Care Aide Tasks10mScope of Practice10mChain of Command10mQualities of Home Health Aides & Personal Care Aides10mEducation & Training Requirements10m

1 ejercicio de práctica

Module 1 Quiz30m

Semana3

Semana 3

13 horas para completar

Module 2 - Working Effectively with Home Care Clients

13 horas para completar

77 lecturas

77 lecturas

Introduction10mMaslow's Hierarchy of Needs10mPhysical Needs10mSafety and Security Needs10mNeed for Love and Belonging10mNeed for Self-Esteem10mNeed for Self-Actualization10mModule 2 Breakout Activity 110mCulture10mRace versus Culture10mEthnocentrism, Diversity, & Stereotypes10mSelf-Awareness10mCultural Awareness & Cultural Competence10mIntroduction to Cultures10mAfrican American10mAsians10mLatinos10mMiddle East10mIntroduction to Religions of the World10mAgnostics and Atheists10mBuddhism10mChristianity10mHinduism10mIslam10mJudaism10mIntroduction to Family & Diversity10mSupporting Family Members10mCommunication10mTypes of Communication10mTypes of Communication - Summary10mLanguage Barriers10mHearing Impairment10mVisual Impairment10mAphasia/Speech Impairment10mCognitive Impairment10mYes/No Questions10mAsking "Why?"10mUse of Cliches10mIntroduction to Active Listening10mHow to Be a Good Listener - Part 110mHow to Be a Good Listener - Part 210mHow to Be a Good Listener - Part 310mModule 2 Breakout Activity 1010mIntroduction to Therapeutic Relationship10mHow to Establish a Therapeutic Relationship - Part 110mHow to Establish a Therapeutic Relationship - Part 210mHow to Establish a Therapeutic Relationship - Part 310mTerminating the Relationship10mSelf Check for Boundaries10mModule 2 Breakout Activity 1110mIntroduction to Documentation10mUse of Your Senses10mWhat Information to Include in Documentation10mHow to Complete Documentation10mConfidentiality10mSample Documentation10mIntroduction to Communicating on the Telephone10mSample Phone Call10mSample Phone Message10mIntroduction to Patient's Rights10mPhysical Abuse10mEmotional Abuse10mFinancial Abuse10mSexual Abuse10mDomestic violence10mNeglect10mReporting Abuse & Neglect10mIntroduction to Patient's Rights10mPatient's Responsibilities10mHow a Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide Support a Patient's Rights10mIntroduction to Advanced Directives10mLiving Wills10mDurable Power of Attorney for Health Care (Health Care Proxy)10mDo-Not-Resuscitate (DNR)10mConfidentiality10mHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)10mLegal Ramifications for HIPAA Violations10m

1 ejercicio de práctica

Module 2 Quiz30m

Semana4

Semana 4

5 horas para completar

Module 3 - Working with the Elderly

5 horas para completar

28 lecturas

28 lecturas

Introduction10mAging and the Individual10mSocial Factors & Aging10mObserving & Reporting Changes10mConfidentiality10mModule 3 Breakout Activity 410mAttitudes Toward Aging10mMyths of Aging10mIntroduction10mImmune System10mRespiratory System10mCardiovascular System10mIntegumentary (Skin) System10mMusculoskeletal System10mRange of Motion Movements10mSensory System10mDigestive System10mUrinary System10mEndocrine System10mNeurological System10mFemale Reproductive System10mMale Reproductive System10mIntroduction to Aging & the Mind10mWorking with Patients Who Have Had a Stroke10mWorking with Patients with Alzheimer's Disease10mWorking with Patients with Parkinson's Disease10mIntroduction to Stress10mHow to Help a Patient Effectively Manage Stress10m

1 ejercicio de práctica

Module 3 Quiz30m

Semana5

Semana 5

6 horas para completar

Module 4 - Working with Children

6 horas para completar

33 lecturas

33 lecturas

Introduction to Working with Children10mWhy Children May Need Home Care - Part 110mWhy Children May Need Home Care - Part 210mWhy Children May Need Home Care - Part 310mIntroduction to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Applied to Children10mPhysical Needs10mSafety and Security Needs10mNeed for Love and Belonging10mNeed for Self-Esteem10mNeed for Self-Actualization10mIntroduction to Child Growth and Development10mSensorimotor Stage (birth to 2 years)10mPreoperational Stage (2 to 7 years)10mConcrete Operational Stage (7 to 11 years)10mFormal Operational Stage (11 years to adulthood)10mModule 4 Breakout Activity 310mInfancy: Birth to 12 months10mToddler: 1-3 years10mPreschool: 3-6 years10mSchool Age: 6-11 or 12 years10mAdolescent: 11 years to 19 years10mTypes of Families10mGuidelines for Communicating with Children about Divorce10mStyles of Parenting10mSocioeconomic Status10mDomestic Violence10mModule 4 Breakout Activity 1010mSpecial Issues of Families: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues10mSigns of Substance Abuse10mSigns of Mental Illness10mStress10mHow to Help Children Cope with Stress10mWorking Effectively to Strengthen Families10m

1 ejercicio de práctica

Module 4 Quiz30m

Semana6

Semana 6

4 horas para completar

Module 5 - Working with People Who Are Mentally Ill

4 horas para completar

20 lecturas

20 lecturas

Introduction10mWhat is Mental Health?10mPositive Coping Skills10mNegative Coping Skills10mModule 5 Breakout Activity 110mDefense Mechanisms10mUnhealthy Coping Behaviors10mWhat is Mental Illness?10mPhysical Factors10mEnvironmental Factors10mGenetic Factors10mStress Factors10mAnxiety10mDepression10mSchizophrenia10mTreating Mental Illness10mModule 5 Breakout Activity 610mGuidelines for Observing Behavior10mRole of the HHA/PHA with Mentally Ill Patients and their Families10mMaintain Safety10m

1 ejercicio de práctica

Module 5 Quiz30m

Semana7

Semana 7

6 horas para completar

Module 6 - Working with People with Developmental Disabilities

6 horas para completar

32 lecturas

32 lecturas

Introduction10mWhat is a Developmental Disability?10mHow Does Having a Developmental Disability Affect Normal Development?10mSelf-Care & Movement10mFinancial Independence & Self-direction10mCommunication & Social Situations10mCoping10mTypes of Developmental Disabilities10mIntellectual Disabilities10mCerebral Palsy10mAutism10mNeurologic Impairment10mMultiple Disabilities10mEffects of Developmental Disabilities on Growth and Development10mCauses of Developmental Disabilities10mHow is a Developmental Disability Different from Mental Illness?10mDevelopmental Disabilities at Home10mModule 6 Breakout Activity 610mCaring for a Child with a Developmental Disability10mCaring for an Adult with a Developmental Disability10mExpectations and Attitudes10mAddress the Person, Not the Disability10mFocus on Independence, Productivity, and Integration10mPromote Self-Determination and Community Participation10mCare Needs10mPhysical Needs10mSafety and Security Needs10mLove and Belonging Needs10mSelf-Esteem and Self-Actualization Needs10mModule 6 Breakout Activity 1010mRole of the Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide10mPerformance Standards10m

1 ejercicio de práctica

Module 6 Quiz30m

Semana8

Semana 8

3 horas para completar

Module 7 - Working with People with Physical Disabilities

3 horas para completar

13 lecturas

13 lecturas

Introduction10mWhat is a Physical Disability?10mCauses of Physical Disabilities10mModule 7 Breakout Activity 110mPermanent versus Temporary Disabilities10mUnique Attributes of Physical Disabilities10mImpact of a Physical Disability on Quality of Life10mPromoting Self-care and Independence10mMaintenance of Dignity and Self-Worth10mPreservation of Normal Life Style10mRole of the Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide10mSocial, Cultural and Environmental Influences in Caring for People with Disabilities10mSituations in Which People with Physical Disabilities May Require Home Care10m

1 ejercicio de práctica

Module 7 Quiz30m

Semana9

Semana 9

9 horas para completar

Module 8 - Food, Nutrition, and Meal Preparation

9 horas para completar

1 video (Total 2 minutos), 53 lecturas, 1 cuestionario

1 video

VIDEO - Food Preparation & Blender Use1m

53 lecturas

Introduction10mThe Major Nutrients10mProtein10mCarbohydrates10mFats10mVitamins10mMinerals10mWater10mNutrients Work Together10mModule 8 Breakout Activity 210mWell-balanced Diet10mMilk Group10mProtein Foods Group10mFruit Group10mVegetable Group10mGrain Group10mOils10mUsing ChooseMyPlate in Meal Planning10mDietary Guidelines10mCost of Food10mFood Preparation10mPatient Involvement10mAvailable Cooking Equipment10mServe Quality Food10mServing Meals10mFood Appearance, Texture, and Portion Size10mHow to Save on Food Costs10mModule 8 Breakout Activity 610mFood Storage10mSafe Food Handling10mModule 8 Breakout Activity 810mSafe Microwave Defrosting and Cooking10mSafe Cooking Temperatures10mFood Money Procedures10mBeing Specific When it Comes to the Diet10mThe Meaning of "High" and "Low" Diet Orders10mDecreasing the Intake of Certain Foods10mIncreasing the Intake of Certain Foods10mTypes of Modified Diets10mLow Sodium/Low Salt Diets10mFluid-Restricted Diets10mHigh and Low Potassium Diets10mLow Fat/Low Cholesterol Diets10mBland Diets10mGluten-Free Diet10mVegetarian Diet10mLiquid Diets10mSoft Diets10mMechanically Altered Diets10mMechanical Soft Diet10mPureed Diet10mProvide Nutritious and Attractive Mechanically Altered Food10mFollow Safe Food Preparation and Storage Guidelines10m

1 ejercicio de práctica

Module 8 Quiz30m

Semana10

Semana 10

3 horas para completar

Module 9 - Family Spending and Budgeting

3 horas para completar

13 lecturas

13 lecturas

Introduction10mThe Role of the Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide in Family Spending & Budgeting10mModule 9 Breakout Activity 110mIncome10mDebt & Stress10mDaily Expense Tracker10mPlanning a Budget10mDetermining Expenses10mDetermining Income10mIntroduction10mHow to Save on Grocery Costs10mHow to Save on Household Costs10mHow to Save on Energy Costs10m

1 ejercicio de práctica

Module 9 Quiz30m

Semana11

Semana 11

4 horas para completar

Module 10 - Care of the Home and Personal Belongings

4 horas para completar

2 videos (Total 2 minutos), 18 lecturas, 1 cuestionario

2 videos

VIDEO - Household Cleaning Supplies1mVIDEO - Vacuuming43s

18 lecturas

Introduction10mIntroduction10mIntroduction10mIntroduction10mTime Management10mThe ABC Method10mThe 1-10 Method10mTips for Efficient Use of Time10mModule 10 Breakout Activity 410mInfection Control10mBasic Supplies and Equipment Needed10mSafety Tips for Home Health Aides/Personal Care Aides Using Equipment and Supplies10mKitchen Cleaning Tasks10mBathroom Cleaning Tasks10mLiving Room Cleaning Tasks10mBedroom Cleaning Tasks10mWashing Floors10mLaundry10m

1 ejercicio de práctica

Module 10 Quiz30m

Semana12

Semana 12

5 horas para completar

Module 11 - Safety and Injury Prevention

5 horas para completar

29 lecturas

29 lecturas

Introduction10mIntroduction10mFalls10mBurns10mCuts10mPoisoning10mChoking10mContributing Factors to Injuries10mWhere Household Injuries Commonly Occur10mRole of the Home Care Worker in Injury Prevention10mFire Safety10mPersonal Safety10mPets10mTransportation Safety10mIntroduction10mFirst Aid Techniques for Falls10mFirst Aid Techniques for Bruises10mFirst Aid Techniques for Cuts and Scrapes10mFirst Aid Techniques for Dizziness/Fainting10mFirst Aid Techniques for Burns10mModule 11 Breakout Activity 1310mFirst Aid Techniques for Choking10mFirst Aid Techniques for Poisoning10mWhat to do in Serious Medical Emergencies10mAssessing the ABCs10mMyocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)10mSeizures10mCerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)10mModule 11 Breakout Activity 1510m

1 ejercicio de práctica

Module 11 Quiz30m

Semana13

Semana 13

13 horas para completar

Module 12 - Personal Care

13 horas para completar

28 videos (Total 48 minutos), 72 lecturas, 1 cuestionario

28 videos

VIDEO - Hand Washing2mVIDEO - Donning and Removing Gloves46sVIDEO - Bed Bath5mVIDEO - Washing Hair in Bed2mVIDEO - Assisting with Changing a Clean Dressing1mVIDEO - Assisting with Mouth Hygiene1mVIDEO - Denture Care58sVIDEO - Mouth Care for the Unconscious Patient1mVIDEO - Applying Elastic Compression Stockings52sVIDEO - Shaving a Patient2mVIDEO - Changing a Bedpan2mVIDEO - Use of a Urinal1mVIDEO - Applying a Condom Catheter1mVIDEO - Cleaning Catheter Tubing1mVIDEO - Applying an Incontinence Product1mVIDEO - Measuring Output1mVIDEO - Measuring Intake1mVIDEO - Assisting with Eating1mVIDEO - Proper Body Mechanics1mVIDEO - Turning the Patient in Bed1mVIDEO - Positioning a Patient on Their Side1mVIDEO - Lifting a Patient in Bed1mVIDEO - Transfer to a Wheelchair1mVIDEO - Transfer from a Wheelchair to the Shower43sVIDEO - Making an Occupied Bed3mVIDEO - Picking up the Infant58sVIDEO - Feeding an Infant58sVIDEO - Bathing an Infant1m

72 lecturas

Introduction10mIntroduction to Infection Control10mProcedure - Handwashing10mUse of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer10mProcedure - Donning & Removing Gloves10mIntroduction to Bathing, Back Rubs & Assisting with a Clean Dressing10mProcedure - Tub or Shower Bath10mProcedure - Bed Bath10mProcedure - Shampoo in Bed10mProcedure - Back Rub10mProcedure - Assisting with Changing a Clean (Non-sterile) Dressing10mIntroduction to Mouth Hygiene10mProcedure - Patients Who Can Brush Their Own Teeth or Need Some Assistance10mProcedure - Patients Who are Unable to Perform Mouth Hygiene Independently, such as an Unconscious Patient10mProcedure - Denture Care10mProcedure - Flossing10mIntroduction to Dressing and Grooming10mProcedure - Assisting with Dressing10mProcedure - Assisting with Dressing for Patients Who are Weak, Frail, or Paralyzed10mProcedure - Assisting with the use of Elastic Support Stockings10mNail Care10mProcedure - Hand Care10mProcedure - Foot Care10mProcedure - Shaving the Patient10mIntroduction to Assisting with Elimination10mProcedure - Use of a Bed Pan10mProcedure - Use of a Urinal10mProcedure - Assisting with the Use of a Condom Catheter10mProcedure - Assisting with Cleaning the Skin and Catheter Tubing10mProcedure - Assisting with Emptying of the Urinary Drainage Bag10mProcedure - Measuring Urinary Output10mIntroduction to Assisting with Eating10mProcedure - Assisting with Eating10mProcedure - Measuring Intake10mProcedure: Proper Body Mechanics10mProcedure: Standing10mProcedure: Lifting10mProcedure: Using Proper Working Height10mOverview: Turning and Positioning the Patient10mProcedure: Turning the Patient in Bed10mProcedure: Positioning the Patient10mOverview: Assisting Patients to Transfer to and from Different Positions10mProcedure: Transfer to the Sitting Position in Bed10mProcedure: Helping the Patient to Sit at the Side of the Bed10mProcedure: Helping a Patient to Stand10mProcedure: Helping the Patient to Ambulate (Walk)10mProcedure: Transfer to a Wheelchair, Chair, or Commode10mProcedure: Positioning Patient in Chair or Wheelchair10mProcedure: Transfer from Wheelchair to Toilet10mProcedure: Transfer from Wheelchair to Shower and Assisting with Shower10mProcedure: Transfer from Wheelchair to Stool or Chair in Tub10mIntroduction to The Patient's Environment10mProcedure: Making an Unoccupied Bed10mProcedure: Making an Occupied Bed10mIntroduction to Special Equipment used by Home Care Patients10mProcedure: Weighing a Patient10mProcedure: Assisting with the Use of a Hydraulic Lift10mProcedure: Slide Board Transfer10mProcedure: Handling the Infant10mProcedure: Picking up the Infant10mPositioning the Infant for Feeding & Feeding the Infant10mBurping a Baby10mChanging a Diaper10mDocumenting the Baby's Intake and Output10mProcedure: Infant Bath10mIntroduction to Assisting with Self-administration of Medication10mProcedure: Checking the Right Person (Patient)10mProcedure: Checking the Right Medication10mProcedure: Checking the Right Dose10mProcedure: Checking the Right Time10mProcedure: Checking the Right Route10mEnd of Course Survey10m

1 ejercicio de práctica

Module 12 Quiz30m

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Principales reseñas sobre FOUNDATIONS FOR ASSISTING IN HOME CARE

por DC2 de jul. de 2017

This is a great course, I would recommend for any one looking forward to joining the home health care industry. Good work.

por DW17 de jul. de 2017

Mega course! You learnt about the do's and don'ts of care, along with knowledge of the medical body and transferring patients from/to their wheelchair or the bed.

por RN12 de mar. de 2022

HHoping to get a job with this qualification. Kindly also add a qualification as a health care assistant

por ON18 de ene. de 2021

This was an excellent course. I got all the knowledge I need to upgrade as a Home Care Aide

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Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

Acerca de este Curso

Instructores

Erin O'Hara-Leslie

Andrea C. Wade, Ph.D.

Kimberly B. McLain, Ph.D.

Tera Doty-Blance

Ofrecido por

Universidad Estatal de Nueva York

Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso

Course Information Documents

Module 1 - Introduction to Home Health Care

Module 2 - Working Effectively with Home Care Clients

Module 3 - Working with the Elderly

Module 4 - Working with Children

Module 5 - Working with People Who Are Mentally Ill

Module 6 - Working with People with Developmental Disabilities

Module 7 - Working with People with Physical Disabilities

Module 8 - Food, Nutrition, and Meal Preparation

Module 9 - Family Spending and Budgeting

Module 10 - Care of the Home and Personal Belongings

Module 11 - Safety and Injury Prevention

Module 12 - Personal Care

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Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

Acerca de este Curso

Instructores

Erin O'Hara-Leslie

Andrea C. Wade, Ph.D.

Kimberly B. McLain, Ph.D.

Tera Doty-Blance

Ofrecido por

Universidad Estatal de Nueva York

Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso

Course Information Documents

Module 1 - Introduction to Home Health Care

Module 2 - Working Effectively with Home Care Clients

Module 3 - Working with the Elderly

Module 4 - Working with Children

Module 5 - Working with People Who Are Mentally Ill

Module 6 - Working with People with Developmental Disabilities

Module 7 - Working with People with Physical Disabilities

Module 8 - Food, Nutrition, and Meal Preparation

Module 9 - Family Spending and Budgeting

Module 10 - Care of the Home and Personal Belongings

Module 11 - Safety and Injury Prevention

Module 12 - Personal Care

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