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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Semaine
11 heure pour terminer
Course Information Documents
Contains the syllabus, grading and logistics, and references
1 vidéo (Total 2 min), 8 lectures
1 vidéo
8 lectures
Welcome10 min
Syllabus10 min
Textbook Companion10 min
Grading and Logistics10 min
Module 12 (Week 13) Videos10 min
Hardware & Software Requirements10 min
Copyright Information: Course Materials & Images10 min
References10 min
Semaine
23 heures pour terminer
Module 1 - Introduction to Home Health Care
Introduction to Home Health Care
16 lectures, 1 quiz
16 lectures
Introduction10 min
What is Home Health Care?10 min
Who Receives Home Health Care Services?10 min
History of Home Health Care10 min
Module 1 Breakout Activity 110 min
Who is Part of the Home Health Care Team10 min
Home Health Care Team Roles - Part 110 min
Home Health Care Team Roles - Part 210 min
Home Health Care Team Roles - Part 310 min
Home Health Care Team Roles - Part 410 min
Module 1 Breakout Activity 210 min
Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide Tasks10 min
Scope of Practice10 min
Chain of Command10 min
Qualities of Home Health Aides & Personal Care Aides10 min
Education & Training Requirements10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Module 1 Quiz20 min
Semaine
314 heures pour terminer
Module 2 - Working Effectively with Home Care Clients
Human Needs, Culture & Diversity, Communication Skills, Developing a Therapeutic Relationship, Patients' Rights
77 lectures, 1 quiz
77 lectures
Introduction10 min
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs10 min
Physical Needs10 min
Safety and Security Needs10 min
Need for Love and Belonging10 min
Need for Self-Esteem10 min
Need for Self-Actualization10 min
Module 2 Breakout Activity 110 min
Culture10 min
Race versus Culture10 min
Ethnocentrism, Diversity, & Stereotypes10 min
Self-Awareness10 min
Cultural Awareness & Cultural Competence10 min
Introduction to Cultures10 min
African American10 min
Asians10 min
Latinos10 min
Middle East10 min
Introduction to Religions of the World10 min
Agnostics and Atheists10 min
Buddhism10 min
Christianity10 min
Hinduism10 min
Islam10 min
Judaism10 min
Introduction to Family & Diversity10 min
Supporting Family Members10 min
Communication10 min
Types of Communication10 min
Types of Communication - Summary10 min
Language Barriers10 min
Hearing Impairment10 min
Visual Impairment10 min
Aphasia/Speech Impairment10 min
Cognitive Impairment10 min
Yes/No Questions10 min
Asking "Why?"10 min
Use of Cliches10 min
Introduction to Active Listening10 min
How to Be a Good Listener - Part 110 min
How to Be a Good Listener - Part 210 min
How to Be a Good Listener - Part 310 min
Module 2 Breakout Activity 1010 min
Introduction to Therapeutic Relationship10 min
How to Establish a Therapeutic Relationship - Part 110 min
How to Establish a Therapeutic Relationship - Part 210 min
How to Establish a Therapeutic Relationship - Part 310 min
Terminating the Relationship10 min
Self Check for Boundaries10 min
Module 2 Breakout Activity 1110 min
Introduction to Documentation10 min
Use of Your Senses10 min
What Information to Include in Documentation10 min
How to Complete Documentation10 min
Confidentiality10 min
Sample Documentation10 min
Introduction to Communicating on the Telephone10 min
Sample Phone Call10 min
Sample Phone Message10 min
Introduction to Patient's Rights10 min
Physical Abuse10 min
Emotional Abuse10 min
Financial Abuse10 min
Sexual Abuse10 min
Domestic violence10 min
Neglect10 min
Reporting Abuse & Neglect10 min
Introduction to Patient's Rights10 min
Patient's Responsibilities10 min
How a Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide Support a Patient's Rights10 min
Introduction to Advanced Directives10 min
Living Wills10 min
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (Health Care Proxy)10 min
Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR)10 min
Confidentiality10 min
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)10 min
Legal Ramifications for HIPAA Violations10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Module 2 Quiz40 min
Semaine
45 heures pour terminer
Module 3 - Working with the Elderly
Working with the Elderly
28 lectures, 1 quiz
28 lectures
Introduction10 min
Aging and the Individual10 min
Social Factors & Aging10 min
Observing & Reporting Changes10 min
Confidentiality10 min
Module 3 Breakout Activity 410 min
Attitudes Toward Aging10 min
Myths of Aging10 min
Introduction10 min
Immune System10 min
Respiratory System10 min
Cardiovascular System10 min
Integumentary (Skin) System10 min
Musculoskeletal System10 min
Range of Motion Movements10 min
Sensory System10 min
Digestive System10 min
Urinary System10 min
Endocrine System10 min
Neurological System10 min
Female Reproductive System10 min
Male Reproductive System10 min
Introduction to Aging & the Mind10 min
Working with Patients Who Have Had a Stroke10 min
Working with Patients with Alzheimer's Disease10 min
Working with Patients with Parkinson's Disease10 min
Introduction to Stress10 min
How to Help a Patient Effectively Manage Stress10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Module 3 Quiz24 min
Semaine
56 heures pour terminer
Module 4 - Working with Children
Working with Children
33 lectures, 1 quiz
33 lectures
Introduction to Working with Children10 min
Why Children May Need Home Care - Part 110 min
Why Children May Need Home Care - Part 210 min
Why Children May Need Home Care - Part 310 min
Introduction to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Applied to Children10 min
Physical Needs10 min
Safety and Security Needs10 min
Need for Love and Belonging10 min
Need for Self-Esteem10 min
Need for Self-Actualization10 min
Introduction to Child Growth and Development10 min
Sensorimotor Stage (birth to 2 years)10 min
Preoperational Stage (2 to 7 years)10 min
Concrete Operational Stage (7 to 11 years)10 min
Formal Operational Stage (11 years to adulthood)10 min
Module 4 Breakout Activity 310 min
Infancy: Birth to 12 months10 min
Toddler: 1-3 years10 min
Preschool: 3-6 years10 min
School Age: 6-11 or 12 years10 min
Adolescent: 11 years to 19 years10 min
Types of Families10 min
Guidelines for Communicating with Children about Divorce10 min
Styles of Parenting10 min
Socioeconomic Status10 min
Domestic Violence10 min
Module 4 Breakout Activity 1010 min
Special Issues of Families: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues10 min
Signs of Substance Abuse10 min
Signs of Mental Illness10 min
Stress10 min
How to Help Children Cope with Stress10 min
Working Effectively to Strengthen Families10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Module 4 Quiz20 min
Semaine
64 heures pour terminer
Module 5 - Working with People Who Are Mentally Ill
Working with People Who Are Mentally Ill
20 lectures, 1 quiz
20 lectures
Introduction10 min
What is Mental Health?10 min
Positive Coping Skills10 min
Negative Coping Skills10 min
Module 5 Breakout Activity 110 min
Defense Mechanisms10 min
Unhealthy Coping Behaviors10 min
What is Mental Illness?10 min
Physical Factors10 min
Environmental Factors10 min
Genetic Factors10 min
Stress Factors10 min
Anxiety10 min
Depression10 min
Schizophrenia10 min
Treating Mental Illness10 min
Module 5 Breakout Activity 610 min
Guidelines for Observing Behavior10 min
Role of the HHA/PHA with Mentally Ill Patients and their Families10 min
Maintain Safety10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Module 5 Quiz20 min
Semaine
76 heures pour terminer
Module 6 - Working with People with Developmental Disabilities
Working with People with Developmental Disabilities
32 lectures, 1 quiz
32 lectures
Introduction10 min
What is a Developmental Disability?10 min
How Does Having a Developmental Disability Affect Normal Development?10 min
Self-Care & Movement10 min
Financial Independence & Self-direction10 min
Communication & Social Situations10 min
Coping10 min
Types of Developmental Disabilities10 min
Intellectual Disabilities10 min
Cerebral Palsy10 min
Autism10 min
Neurologic Impairment10 min
Multiple Disabilities10 min
Effects of Developmental Disabilities on Growth and Development10 min
Causes of Developmental Disabilities10 min
How is a Developmental Disability Different from Mental Illness?10 min
Developmental Disabilities at Home10 min
Module 6 Breakout Activity 610 min
Caring for a Child with a Developmental Disability10 min
Caring for an Adult with a Developmental Disability10 min
Expectations and Attitudes10 min
Address the Person, Not the Disability10 min
Focus on Independence, Productivity, and Integration10 min
Promote Self-Determination and Community Participation10 min
Care Needs10 min
Physical Needs10 min
Safety and Security Needs10 min
Love and Belonging Needs10 min
Self-Esteem and Self-Actualization Needs10 min
Module 6 Breakout Activity 1010 min
Role of the Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide10 min
Performance Standards10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Module 6 Quiz20 min
Semaine
82 heures pour terminer
Module 7 - Working with People with Physical Disabilities
Working with People with Physical Disabilities
13 lectures, 1 quiz
13 lectures
Introduction10 min
What is a Physical Disability?10 min
Causes of Physical Disabilities10 min
Module 7 Breakout Activity 110 min
Permanent versus Temporary Disabilities10 min
Unique Attributes of Physical Disabilities10 min
Impact of a Physical Disability on Quality of Life10 min
Promoting Self-care and Independence10 min
Maintenance of Dignity and Self-Worth10 min
Preservation of Normal Life Style10 min
Role of the Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide10 min
Social, Cultural and Environmental Influences in Caring for People with Disabilities10 min
Situations in Which People with Physical Disabilities May Require Home Care10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Module 7 Quiz16 min
Semaine
910 heures pour terminer
Module 8 - Food, Nutrition, and Meal Preparation
1 vidéo (Total 2 min), 53 lectures, 1 quiz
1 vidéo
53 lectures
Introduction10 min
The Major Nutrients10 min
Protein10 min
Carbohydrates10 min
Fats10 min
Vitamins10 min
Minerals10 min
Water10 min
Nutrients Work Together10 min
Module 8 Breakout Activity 210 min
Well-balanced Diet10 min
Milk Group10 min
Protein Foods Group10 min
Fruit Group10 min
Vegetable Group10 min
Grain Group10 min
Oils10 min
Using ChooseMyPlate in Meal Planning10 min
Dietary Guidelines10 min
Cost of Food10 min
Food Preparation10 min
Patient Involvement10 min
Available Cooking Equipment10 min
Serve Quality Food10 min
Serving Meals10 min
Food Appearance, Texture, and Portion Size10 min
How to Save on Food Costs10 min
Module 8 Breakout Activity 610 min
Food Storage10 min
Safe Food Handling10 min
Module 8 Breakout Activity 810 min
Safe Microwave Defrosting and Cooking10 min
Safe Cooking Temperatures10 min
Food Money Procedures10 min
Being Specific When it Comes to the Diet10 min
The Meaning of "High" and "Low" Diet Orders10 min
Decreasing the Intake of Certain Foods10 min
Increasing the Intake of Certain Foods10 min
Types of Modified Diets10 min
Low Sodium/Low Salt Diets10 min
Fluid-Restricted Diets10 min
High and Low Potassium Diets10 min
Low Fat/Low Cholesterol Diets10 min
Bland Diets10 min
Gluten-Free Diet10 min
Vegetarian Diet10 min
Liquid Diets10 min
Soft Diets10 min
Mechanically Altered Diets10 min
Mechanical Soft Diet10 min
Pureed Diet10 min
Provide Nutritious and Attractive Mechanically Altered Food10 min
Follow Safe Food Preparation and Storage Guidelines10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Module 8 Quiz40 min
Semaine
102 heures pour terminer
Module 9 - Family Spending and Budgeting
13 lectures, 1 quiz
13 lectures
Introduction10 min
The Role of the Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide in Family Spending & Budgeting10 min
Module 9 Breakout Activity 110 min
Income10 min
Debt & Stress10 min
Daily Expense Tracker10 min
Planning a Budget10 min
Determining Expenses10 min
Determining Income10 min
Introduction10 min
How to Save on Grocery Costs10 min
How to Save on Household Costs10 min
How to Save on Energy Costs10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Module 9 Quiz16 min
Semaine
113 heures pour terminer
Module 10 - Care of the Home and Personal Belongings
2 vidéos (Total 2 min), 18 lectures, 1 quiz
18 lectures
Introduction10 min
Introduction10 min
Introduction10 min
Introduction10 min
Time Management10 min
The ABC Method10 min
The 1-10 Method10 min
Tips for Efficient Use of Time10 min
Module 10 Breakout Activity 410 min
Infection Control10 min
Basic Supplies and Equipment Needed10 min
Safety Tips for Home Health Aides/Personal Care Aides Using Equipment and Supplies10 min
Kitchen Cleaning Tasks10 min
Bathroom Cleaning Tasks10 min
Living Room Cleaning Tasks10 min
Bedroom Cleaning Tasks10 min
Washing Floors10 min
Laundry10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Module 10 Quiz24 min
Semaine
126 heures pour terminer
Module 11 - Safety and Injury Prevention
29 lectures, 1 quiz
29 lectures
Introduction10 min
Introduction10 min
Falls10 min
Burns10 min
Cuts10 min
Poisoning10 min
Choking10 min
Contributing Factors to Injuries10 min
Where Household Injuries Commonly Occur10 min
Role of the Home Care Worker in Injury Prevention10 min
Fire Safety10 min
Personal Safety10 min
Pets10 min
Transportation Safety10 min
Introduction10 min
First Aid Techniques for Falls10 min
First Aid Techniques for Bruises10 min
First Aid Techniques for Cuts and Scrapes10 min
First Aid Techniques for Dizziness/Fainting10 min
First Aid Techniques for Burns10 min
Module 11 Breakout Activity 1310 min
First Aid Techniques for Choking10 min
First Aid Techniques for Poisoning10 min
What to do in Serious Medical Emergencies10 min
Assessing the ABCs10 min
Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)10 min
Seizures10 min
Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)10 min
Module 11 Breakout Activity 1510 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Module 11 Quiz40 min
Semaine
1314 heures pour terminer
Module 12 - Personal Care
28 vidéos (Total 48 min), 72 lectures, 1 quiz
28 vidéos
VIDEO - Hand Washing2 min
VIDEO - Donning and Removing Gloves46s
VIDEO - Bed Bath5 min
VIDEO - Washing Hair in Bed2 min
VIDEO - Assisting with Changing a Clean Dressing1 min
VIDEO - Assisting with Mouth Hygiene1 min
VIDEO - Denture Care58s
VIDEO - Mouth Care for the Unconscious Patient1 min
VIDEO - Applying Elastic Compression Stockings52s
VIDEO - Shaving a Patient2 min
VIDEO - Changing a Bedpan2 min
VIDEO - Use of a Urinal1 min
VIDEO - Applying a Condom Catheter1 min
VIDEO - Cleaning Catheter Tubing1 min
VIDEO - Applying an Incontinence Product1 min
VIDEO - Measuring Output1 min
VIDEO - Measuring Intake1 min
VIDEO - Assisting with Eating1 min
VIDEO - Proper Body Mechanics1 min
VIDEO - Turning the Patient in Bed1 min
VIDEO - Positioning a Patient on Their Side1 min
VIDEO - Lifting a Patient in Bed1 min
VIDEO - Transfer to a Wheelchair1 min
VIDEO - Transfer from a Wheelchair to the Shower43s
VIDEO - Making an Occupied Bed3 min
VIDEO - Picking up the Infant58s
VIDEO - Feeding an Infant58s
VIDEO - Bathing an Infant1 min
72 lectures
Introduction10 min
Introduction to Infection Control10 min
Procedure - Handwashing10 min
Use of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer10 min
Procedure - Donning & Removing Gloves10 min
Introduction to Bathing, Back Rubs & Assisting with a Clean Dressing10 min
Procedure - Tub or Shower Bath10 min
Procedure - Bed Bath10 min
Procedure - Shampoo in Bed10 min
Procedure - Back Rub10 min
Procedure - Assisting with Changing a Clean (Non-sterile) Dressing10 min
Introduction to Mouth Hygiene10 min
Procedure - Patients Who Can Brush Their Own Teeth or Need Some Assistance10 min
Procedure - Patients Who are Unable to Perform Mouth Hygiene Independently, such as an Unconscious Patient10 min
Procedure - Denture Care10 min
Procedure - Flossing10 min
Introduction to Dressing and Grooming10 min
Procedure - Assisting with Dressing10 min
Procedure - Assisting with Dressing for Patients Who are Weak, Frail, or Paralyzed10 min
Procedure - Assisting with the use of Elastic Support Stockings10 min
Nail Care10 min
Procedure - Hand Care10 min
Procedure - Foot Care10 min
Procedure - Shaving the Patient10 min
Introduction to Assisting with Elimination10 min
Procedure - Use of a Bed Pan10 min
Procedure - Use of a Urinal10 min
Procedure - Assisting with the Use of a Condom Catheter10 min
Procedure - Assisting with Cleaning the Skin and Catheter Tubing10 min
Procedure - Assisting with Emptying of the Urinary Drainage Bag10 min
Procedure - Measuring Urinary Output10 min
Introduction to Assisting with Eating10 min
Procedure - Assisting with Eating10 min
Procedure - Measuring Intake10 min
Procedure: Proper Body Mechanics10 min
Procedure: Standing10 min
Procedure: Lifting10 min
Procedure: Using Proper Working Height10 min
Overview: Turning and Positioning the Patient10 min
Procedure: Turning the Patient in Bed10 min
Procedure: Positioning the Patient10 min
Overview: Assisting Patients to Transfer to and from Different Positions10 min
Procedure: Transfer to the Sitting Position in Bed10 min
Procedure: Helping the Patient to Sit at the Side of the Bed10 min
Procedure: Helping a Patient to Stand10 min
Procedure: Helping the Patient to Ambulate (Walk)10 min
Procedure: Transfer to a Wheelchair, Chair, or Commode10 min
Procedure: Positioning Patient in Chair or Wheelchair10 min
Procedure: Transfer from Wheelchair to Toilet10 min
Procedure: Transfer from Wheelchair to Shower and Assisting with Shower10 min
Procedure: Transfer from Wheelchair to Stool or Chair in Tub10 min
Introduction to The Patient's Environment10 min
Procedure: Making an Unoccupied Bed10 min
Procedure: Making an Occupied Bed10 min
Introduction to Special Equipment used by Home Care Patients10 min
Procedure: Weighing a Patient10 min
Procedure: Assisting with the Use of a Hydraulic Lift10 min
Procedure: Slide Board Transfer10 min
Procedure: Handling the Infant10 min
Procedure: Picking up the Infant10 min
Positioning the Infant for Feeding & Feeding the Infant10 min
Burping a Baby10 min
Changing a Diaper10 min
Documenting the Baby's Intake and Output10 min
Procedure: Infant Bath10 min
Introduction to Assisting with Self-administration of Medication10 min
Procedure: Checking the Right Person (Patient)10 min
Procedure: Checking the Right Medication10 min
Procedure: Checking the Right Dose10 min
Procedure: Checking the Right Time10 min
Procedure: Checking the Right Route10 min
End of Course Survey10 min
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Module 12 Quiz1h 20min
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Principaux examens pour Foundations for Assisting in Home Care
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.
This is a great course, I would recommend for any one looking forward to joining the home health care industry. Good work.
Enseignants
Erin O'Hara-Leslie
Chairperson/Assistant Professor/Grant Program DirectorSUNY Broome Medical Assisting & Health Studies
Andrea C. Wade, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President, Academic ServicesMonroe Community College
Kimberly B. McLain, Ph.D.
Curricula Course Developer, MOOC; Assistant ProfessorSUNY Broome Medical Assisting & Health Studies
Tera Doty-Blance
Instructional DesignerTeaching Resource Center
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