Class Syllabus: Caregiving For Seniors
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9-5pm CST Mon-Fri (excluding holidays)
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Course Description
As our society ages, a demand for caring, loving, and informed caregivers is growing.  In this course, a basic body of knowledge will be presented to assist both professional and non-professional caregivers as they accept increasingly more complex responsibilities. This introductory course covers the legal issues, safety issues, and basic skills needed to provide homecare for seniors.  The course is designed for those who wish to provide services professionally as an individual contractor or as a staff member for a non-medical homecare agency/registry. It also is helpful for those who are currently caring for significant others, such as family or friends. While this course will not provide state approved certification for nurse aide training, it is a great place to start to enter the home care field. Â
Course Requirements
Must be 18 years of age, or older.
High school education, or GED equivalent is recommended
Course Goals
Upon completion of the course, the student will have
a basic knowledge base of the following areas-
A)Legal Issues for caregivers
1. Abandonment, neglect/abuse, and assault
2. Documentation of care
3. Power of attorney documentation
B)Healthy Hygeine/Client wellness 1.Skin care/bathing/bedbaths/toileting
2.Movement and exercise
3.Hair and nail care
4.Dental care
5.Linen Care/making occupied and unoccupied bed
6.Health screening devices
7.Providing nutrition
C) Safety Issues for caregivers
1. Infection Control and proper
handwashing techniques
2. Making transfers
3. Preventing falls
4. food preparation
5. Making the home environment safer
D)Assisting clients and families with their medications
1. Medication reminders
2. Medication safety
E)Care for the client with altered mental status
D)Care for the Caregiver
Course Materials
None
Grading Policy
Students must receive a passing grade of 70% on each exam. Students may take the exams more than once, however instructor has final approval of course completion.
Disclaimer
This course is not intended to substitute a state certified Nurse Aide program, medical assistant program, or state authorized food handler/preparation class.
This course includes entry level training for home care providers for adults; such as non-medical agencies, residential care homes, and independent contractors.
This course is not intended to substitute for legal counsel for the student. Contact your state credentialing organizations for any questions.
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