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
Foundations for Assisting in Home Care
Instructors: Erin O'Hara-Leslie
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7 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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Skills you'll gain
- Geriatrics
- Basic Patient Care
- Cultural Diversity
- Family Support
- Disabilities
- Home Health Care
- Meal Planning And Preparation
- Working With Children
- Mental and Behavioral Health
- Caregiving
- Dignity in Care
- Child Development
- Patient Safety
- Nutrition and Diet
- Patient Communication
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12 assignments
Taught in English
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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
What's included
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
What's included
31 readings1 assignment
Working with People Who Are Mentally Ill
What's included
18 readings1 assignment
Working with People with Developmental Disabilities
What's included
30 readings1 assignment
Working with People with Physical Disabilities
What's included
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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CH
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2019
Terrific course. Material covers a wide range of topics. I highly recommend taking this course for all home health care professionals.
RJ
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2022
I learn a lot from this course. This is my stepping stone to reach my dreams to be in Medical field. Thank you so much!!!
B
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025
Thank you so much for these courses that helped me picking up a Lot of skils in how to Care for patients
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