Foundations for Assisting in Home Care: Essential Skills

This module contains the syllabus, grading and logistics information, and references for the course.

This module introduces home health care, its history, team roles, and the tasks of home health aides and personal care aides.

This module covers human needs, culture & diversity, communication skills, developing therapeutic relationships, and patients' rights.

This module focuses on working with elderly patients, covering physical and mental changes associated with aging.

This module covers working with children in home care, including child development and family dynamics.

This module focuses on mental health, coping mechanisms, and caring for patients with mental illnesses.

This module covers developmental disabilities, their effects, and care strategies for patients with these conditions.

This module focuses on physical disabilities, their impact on quality of life, and strategies for promoting independence.

This module covers nutrition basics, meal planning, food preparation, and special diets.

This module covers family finances, budgeting, and cost-saving strategies in home care.

This module focuses on home cleaning, time management, and laundry in a home care setting.

This module covers household safety, injury prevention, and first aid techniques for common emergencies.

This module covers various aspects of personal care, including hygiene, mobility assistance, and medication management.