You should have a high school education to fully understand the medical and technical terms used in this class.
Lesson one talks about: Working with the patient at home, Understanding the patient's physical illness, disability, or condition, Accidental injury, Brain injury, Stroke, Alzheimer's Disease, Special needs of the elderly, and mental illnesses.
Lesson two covers: Role of the care giver, Patient orientation, Re-orientation, Re-direction, Reminiscing, How to handle an aggressive patient, How to cope with being a care giver, Community support, and legal issues of guardianship.
Lesson three focuses on: The treatment team, The treatment plan, Patient's environment, Medication, Diet, Nutrition, Exercise, Special equipment for the handicapped, Feeding, Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, and Dental care.
Lesson four features: Living with a senile or confused patient, Tricks of the trade on how to keep a confused person safe, How to stay on schedule, How to choose your battles wisely, and Patient entertainment.
Lesson five talks about: Physician check-ups, Skin care, Avoiding bed sores, Support hose, Assisting the patient to stand and walk, Transferring to bed, Making empty and occupied beds, Avoiding infections, and Assistive equipment including walkers and wheelchairs.
Lesson six covers: Infection control using universal precautions, Bowel Movements, Impaction, Enema administration, Laxatives, Suppositories, Urination, Monitoring intake and output, and Hydration.
Lesson seven focuses on: Adult diapers, Chucks, Bed Linens, Monitoring vital signs, Monitoring weight, Record keeping, Bed bath procedure, and over all patient care.
Lesson eight features: Working as a nurse aide, Chain of command, Schedules and assignments, Policies and procedures, Making rounds, Reporting and charting, Abuse and neglect, Precautions, Emergency procedures, HIPAA laws, Waste management, Dressing professionally, and Resume' awards.
All reading materials all included in the lessons. There is nothing extra that you are required to buy for this course. Included are many Internet links which will keep you up on the latest information available.
