Home Health Aide* & Senior Care Specialist Training Program

Although not common, you may come upon a patient in distress. Quickly assessing the situation, taking initial steps to help and either calling for help or reporting the situation to a supervisor may mean the difference between life or death.

Ambulation is defined as walking, moving from place to place. Ambulation allows a patient to be independent. Unfortunately, the ability to ambulate can diminish as we age or from an illness or an injury, and this has many serious consequences.

Caregiver wellness is about taking care of you! It is making sure you are physically, mentally and emotionally healthy. Caregivers spend a lot of time taking care of their patients. But you can only do good work, if you are feeling good! Taking time for you, eating well, exercise and rest are important to feeling good.

There are a wide variety of medical procedures and treatments that may be needed in the home.

Maintaining a healthy and safe environment not only is essential to patient safety but also shows compassion. It means to be alert and responsive to your surroundings. In this course we will explore why this is important for your patients.

Accidents Happen! This module will teach you how to respond in these situations and identify ways to prevent them from occurring/recurring.

In this course you will be introduced to the importance of medical documentation in healthcare.

Safe driving involves the ability to recognize potential dangers and react to hazards. If you are transporting a patient, it is important that you remain observant and give the road your full attention.

It is important to have a plan for emergencies. This can include loss of power, evacuation due to weather or fire. In this course you will learn the importance of being prepared.

This course will give you the knowledge you need to make a plan and act in the event of a fire or chemical exposure in a healthcare work setting. You will discuss OSHA standards and upon completion, you will be able to identify actions to take in case of a fire.

This module will cover the importance of staying hydrated. It is important to maintain water levels in the body.

Infection control is a series of specific, evidence-based designed processes to prevent the spread of infection and protect the person delivering care from infection.

This course explores how to effectively communicate with your patients by engaging in active listening

A positive outlook can make relationships better and help in solving miscommunication and conflict in the workplace. In this course you will learn about the importance of practicing empathy and its important role in patient care.

This course explores the career outlook for a certified home health aide (HHA), responsibilities, and describes what to expect in the training program.

Knowledge of basic body functioning is key to being a care provider. This introductory module will outline the basics of our amazing body and how all of it's parts function together.

This module will discuss the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients across the continuum.

A daily diet can be planned or unplanned. Planned diets are used for people who have medical conditions that require specific intakes and/or calories or limits in calories and nutrients. While your patient may not be on food restrictions, planning meals can increase health and contribute to wellness.

This module will cover information about heart attacks and seizures. Upon completion of this course, you will have basic knowledge of how to respond to medical emergencies.

In this course you will continue to explore aspects of human diversity and culture and how it impacts your work and interactions in your role as a Home Health Aide. This course will explore understanding differences and overcoming cultural barriers.

As a caregiver you may have patients that suffer from anxiety and depression. Anxiety and depression can either be temporary or long term. These are two very common mental health issues. It is important to learn about how to help people work through their anxiety and depression in a caring and compassionate way.

Helping someone with nutrition and meal preparation is one of the most important caregiving tasks. This module will cover the basic principles of nutrition and special diets.

Many physician ordered tests require the collection of body specimens.

Organization of a patient's home will make time spent more efficient and help the patient to feel comfortable with you as you perform necessary tasks.

Organization of a patient's home will make time spent more efficient and help the patient to feel comfortable with you as you perform necessary tasks.

Oxygen in the home is not uncommon. Oxygen can be delivered safely and effectively in the home but there are a number of things to be considered.

This course covers how to best communicate with a patient and their family to provide optimum care.

IADL is a healthcare term used to describe people's more complex activities of daily life. These activities include Dressing, positioning, feeding, memory stimulation/engagement, changing dressings on wounds, linen change.

IADL is a healthcare term used to describe people's more complex activities of daily life. These activities include Dressing, positioning, feeding, memory stimulation/engagement, changing dressings on wounds, linen change.

ADL is a healthcare term used to describe people's daily tasks for self care. These include Bed bath, sponge, tub, and shower bath, Hair shampooing in sink, tub, and bed; Nail and skin care; Oral hygiene, Toileting and elimination.

ADL is a healthcare term used to describe people's daily tasks for self care. These include Bed bath, sponge, tub, and shower bath, Hair shampooing in sink, tub, and bed; Nail and skin care; Oral hygiene, Toileting and elimination.

ADL is a healthcare term used to describe people's daily tasks for self care. These include Bed bath, sponge, tub, and shower bath, Hair shampooing in sink, tub, and bed; Nail and skin care; Oral hygiene, Toileting and elimination.

In this course, we will help you understand the ethical and professional responsibilities of a Home Health Aide.

Positioning a patient for comfort and to prevent injury is basic to all caregiving.

Maintaining a patient's range of motion is crucial to their health and well being. Range of motion (ROM) exercises helps maintain flexibility and mobility. In this module you learn how to turn and position the patient using various adaptive equipment.

Many patients live alone, making normal daily activities difficult or impossible. For those in a hospital or long term care setting days and nights can be boring or lonely. Changes in health status and or abilities can lead to depression and feelings of isolation.

Special diets take more planning. A patient can be on a special diet because of a medical condition. They may also have cultural or religious food preferences.

Caring for someone is special work. Days can be full of frustration or full of joy; but usually a little of both. This module presents some candid information of the nature of a person as a patient and how caring for someone can be a profound and fulfilling experience for you.

The Cardiovascular (CV) system is designed to transport nutrients and oxygen through the blood vessels to all parts of the body and return deoxygenated blood back to the lungs. This course will provide an overview of basic anatomy and functioning of the CV system.

The Cardiovascular (CV) system is designed to transport nutrients and oxygen through the blood vessels to all parts of the body and return deoxygenated blood back to the lungs. This course will provide an overview of basic anatomy and functioning of the CV system.

The Digestive system provides nourishment to the body by breaking down food into small elements that are easily absorbed. This course will provide an overview of basic anatomy and functioning of the Digestive system.

In this course you will explore aspects of human diversity and how it impacts your work and interactions in your role as a Home Health Aide. This course will explore different family systems and cultural frameworks.

The Endocrine system is responsible for regulating body systems like blood sugar, growth and metabolism through hormones. This course will provide an overview of basic anatomy and functioning of the Endocrine system.

The Endocrine system is responsible for regulating body systems like blood sugar, growth and metabolism through hormones. This course will provide an overview of basic anatomy and functioning of the Endocrine system.

You are filled with potential! And the healthcare field is filled with possibilities! Healthcare is important work no matter what your role. It's not just a job, it is an opportunity to bring dignity and compassion to people who are most vulnerable.

he skin is the largest organ in the body and provides a physical barrier to protect from bacteria, injury and sunlight. This course will provide an overview of basic anatomy and functioning of the Integumentary system.

Introduction to Medical Language Part 1 of 2: This is the first of two parts. This course will introduce the vocabulary, abbreviations and symbols used in the language.

Introduction to Medical Language Part 1 of 2: This is the first of two parts. This course will introduce the vocabulary, abbreviations and symbols used in the language.

Introduction to Medical Language Part 2 of 2: This is the second of two parts. This course will discuss how this knowledge can help you in your role as a Home Health Aide and connect the vocabulary, abbreviations and symbols used in the language to basic body systems.

The musculoskeletal system (MS) is designed to give the body structure and facilitate movement. This course will provide an overview of basic anatomy and functioning of the MS system.

The musculoskeletal system (MS) is designed to give the body structure and facilitate movement. This course will provide an overview of basic anatomy and functioning of the MS system.

The Nervous system is designed to process sensory data and determine body response. The NS has 2 main parts, the central and the peripheral nervous systems.The brain is at the center of the entire nervous system and is responsible for thinking, learning and controlling and coordinating body functions.

The Nervous system is designed to process sensory data and determine body response. The brain is at the center of the nervous system and is responsible for thinking, learning and controlling body functions. This course will provide an overview of basic anatomy and functioning of the Nervous system.

Observation. In this course you will learn the importance of detail in clinical observation of your patient.

The Reproductive system makes new life possible through the production of hormones, eggs, sperm and a nurturing environment for fetal growth. This course will provide an overview of basic anatomy and functioning of the female reproductive system.

The Reproductive system makes new life possible through the production of hormones, eggs, sperm and a nurturing environment for fetal growth. This course will provide an overview of basic anatomy and functioning of the male reproductive system.

The Respiratory system processes oxygen for delivery to every body cell. This system is also responsible for sound production, and protection from infection through coughing and sneezing. This course will provide an overview of basic anatomy and functioning of the Respiratory system.

The Urinary system removes wastes from the blood and maintains body fluid balance. This course will provide an overview of basic anatomy and functioning of the Urinary system.

This module is designed to help you assist in the safe preparation and transfer your patients. Upon completion you will learn how to assess and transfer your patient safely and with compassion.

A patient's vital signs can give clues to their overall health and be early identifiers of a potential problem.