Training hours required to take the home care aide certification exam. The following classes make up the 75 hours: Orientation Training: 2 hours of introductory information orienting new workers to …
Arthritis Training (1.5 hours CE) Basics of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Training (2.5 CE) Basics of Cancer Training (1.25 hours CE) Developmental Disability Training (1.0 hours CE) Diabetes Training (1.5 hours …
In this course, students will learn: What is MS? Areas affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). What causes Multiple Sclerosis What are the signs and Symptoms of MS How is MS …
Multiple Sclerosis Training (1.25 hours CE credit) Read More »
In this course, students will learn: Overview on Mental Disorders. Stigma and Mental Disorder Different forms of Mental Disorders Four of the most common mental disorders.
In this course, students will learn: 1) What is Cancer 2) Difference between cancer cells and normal cells. 3) How cancer arises. 4) Drivers of cancer. 5) When cancer spreads …
In this course, students will learn: What is developmental disability. List the 5 common developmental disabilities. Causes and risk facts. Body parts or systems affected by developmental disability. Caregiving tips
In this course, students will learn to: Define Stroke Explain Stroke risks What disabilities can result from stroke? Identify stroke prevention measures Recognize the symptoms of stroke How to respond …
In this course, students will learn to: Define what is Alzheimer’s Disease The Brains vital statistics The 3 main players of the brain. Alzheimer’s disease and the brain Symptoms of …
Basics of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Training (2.5 hours CE Credit) Read More »
In this course, students will learn: What is Arthritis. What are the 3 major kinds of arthritis and who is affected. What causes Arthritis? What are the signs and symptoms …
In this course, students will learn: Identify the different types of Diabetes. Describe methods of controlling diabetes. Explain how to diagnose of diabetes Identify signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus …
In this course, students will learn: What is Heart Disease? Signs and Symptoms of Heart Disease. Risk factors for heart disease. How you can help control heart disease. Types of …
In this course, students will learn: What Are High Blood Pressure and Prehypertension? Signs and symptoms of High blood pressure. Risk Factors for Heart Disease Know the facts about High …
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What you will learn in this lesson: Good self-care practices for caregivers. Warning signs of caregiver stress and burnout. How to set limits. Finding positive outlets for your emotions. Learning …
Self-Care and The Caregiver & Loss and Grief: 3.5-hour DSHS Approved CE Read More »
What you will learn in this lesson: Self-Directed Care. Nurse Delegation. The caregiver’s role in medication assistance and medication administration. The five rights of medication. What to document and report …
Medications and Other Treatments: 1.5-hour DSHS Approved CE Read More »
What you will learn in this lesson: How to promote good bowel and bladder functioning for a client. Problems with bowel and bladder functioning, causes, signs, what can help, and …
The Process of Elimination: 2 hour DSHS Approved CE Read More »
What you will learn in this lesson: The basics of nutrition. How to read food labels and use them to make healthy food choices for shopping and meal planning. Signs …
Nutrition and Food Handling: 2.5-hour DSHS Approved CE Read More »
What you will learn in this lesson: A caregiver’s role in client skin care, including: promoting healthy skin; routinely observing a client’s skin; knowing the types of skin problems to …
What you will learn in this lesson: Using proper body mechanics to prevent injury. Proper techniques and assistive devices for helping a client walk and transfer. Why falls are a …
What you will learn in this lesson: What infections are and how they spread. Four major infection control techniques. Symptoms of infection, what to look for and do. Adult immunizations …
Infection Control & Blood Borne Pathogens: 3-hour DSHS Approved CE Read More »
What you will learn in this lesson: A caregiver’s basic job responsibilities. Benefits for the caregiver and client in having a caregiver available. Using the DSHS care plan to understand …
What you will learn in this lesson: General overview of clients. How a client gets a care plan and services. The types of personal care services a client may receive. …
The Client and Clients Rights: 3 hour DSHS Approved CE Read More »
What you will learn in this lesson: How to effectively manage your communication. The importance and use of body language. How to make sure your message is received correctly. How …