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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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
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16 readings1 quiz
Human Needs, Culture & Diversity, Communication Skills, Developing a Therapeutic Relationship, Patients' Rights
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77 readings1 quiz
Working with the Elderly
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28 readings1 quiz
Working with Children
What's included
33 readings1 quiz
Working with People Who Are Mentally Ill
What's included
20 readings1 quiz
Working with People with Developmental Disabilities
What's included
32 readings1 quiz
Working with People with Physical Disabilities
What's included
13 readings1 quiz
What's included
1 video53 readings1 quiz
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13 readings1 quiz
What's included
2 videos18 readings1 quiz
What's included
29 readings1 quiz
What's included
28 videos72 readings1 quiz
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