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
- Meal Planning And Preparation
- Disabilities
- Geriatrics
- Dignity in Care
- Mental and Behavioral Health
- Patient Communication
- Cultural Diversity
- Home Health Care
- Basic Patient Care
- Patient Safety
- Caregiving
- Family Support
- Nutrition and Diet
- Child Development
- Working With Children
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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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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
JW
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2020
Amazing course I have learned so much in these 13 weeks. I wold highly recommend this course to anyone looking to earn a degree or just get a good education in this field.
AF
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2023
Enjoyed doing this course gain a lot of knowledge which will assist me taking care of my uncle and may use to turn into a career in the near future.
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