The State University of New York
Foundations for Assisting in Home Care
The State University of New York

Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

Erin O'Hara-Leslie
Andrea C. Wade, Ph.D.
Kimberly B. McLain, Ph.D.

Instructors: Erin O'Hara-Leslie

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72 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

(539 reviews)

72 hours to complete
3 weeks at 24 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
99%
Most learners liked this course

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Taught in English

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There are 13 modules in this course

Contains the syllabus, grading and logistics, and references

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1 video8 readings

Introduction to Home Health Care

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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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4.8 (240 ratings)
Erin O'Hara-Leslie
The State University of New York
1 Course26,689 learners
Andrea C. Wade, Ph.D.
The State University of New York
1 Course26,689 learners
Kimberly B. McLain, Ph.D.
The State University of New York
1 Course26,689 learners

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