About this course: 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.
Created by: The State University of New York
Taught by: Erin O'Hara-Leslie, Chairperson/Assistant Professor/Grant Program Director
SUNY Broome Medical Assisting & Health Studies
Taught by: Andrea C. Wade, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President, Academic Services
Monroe Community CollegeTaught by: Kimberly B. McLain, Ph.D., Curricula Course Developer, MOOC; Assistant Professor
SUNY Broome Medical Assisting & Health Studies
Taught by: Tera Doty-Blance, Instructional Designer
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| Commitment | 13 weeks of study, 3-6 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Course Information Documents
Contains the syllabus, grading and logistics, and references
1 video, 8 readings
WEEK 2
Module 1 - Introduction to Home Health Care
Introduction to Home Health Care
16 readings
Graded: Module 1 Quiz
WEEK 3
Module 2 - Working Effectively with Home Care Clients
Human Needs, Culture & Diversity, Communication Skills, Developing a Therapeutic Relationship, Patients' Rights
77 readings
Graded: Module 2 Quiz
WEEK 4
Module 3 - Working with the Elderly
Working with the Elderly
28 readings
Graded: Module 3 Quiz
WEEK 5
Module 4 - Working with Children
Working with Children
33 readings
Graded: Module 4 Quiz
WEEK 6
Module 5 - Working with People Who Are Mentally Ill
Working with People Who Are Mentally Ill
20 readings
Graded: Module 5 Quiz
WEEK 7
Module 6 - Working with People with Developmental Disabilities
Working with People with Developmental Disabilities
32 readings
Graded: Module 6 Quiz
WEEK 8
Module 7 - Working with People with Physical Disabilities
Working with People with Physical Disabilities
13 readings
Graded: Module 7 Quiz
WEEK 9
Module 8 - Food, Nutrition, and Meal Preparation
1 video, 53 readings
Graded: Module 8 Quiz
WEEK 10
Module 9 - Family Spending and Budgeting
13 readings
Graded: Module 9 Quiz
WEEK 11
Module 10 - Care of the Home and Personal Belongings
2 videos, 18 readings
Graded: Module 10 Quiz
WEEK 12
Module 11 - Safety and Injury Prevention
29 readings
Graded: Module 11 Quiz
WEEK 13
Module 12 - Personal Care
28 videos, 72 readings
Graded: Module 12 Quiz
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