AHSE 113 - Home Care Aide

• Perform population-specific personal care while incorporating resident preferences.
• Use medical terminology appropriate for the home and long-term care setting.
• Generate dialogue with residents that is therapeutic, relevant, and meaningful.
• Describe medical concepts covered in the course.
• Employ interpersonal communication and problem solving skills with the residents, family members, and care team members.
• Apply principles of patient rights, dignity, and independence to resident care.
• Implement procedures to respond to the health and safety needs of the resident and self.
• Develop study and practice strategies that can be applied for passing Home Care Aid Certification exam.

1. Clients and client rights
2. Home Care Aide role and responsibilities
3. Workplace settings
4. Documentation and mandated reporting
5. Communication and interpersonal skills
6. Navigating through challenging behaviors
7. Safety and emergency procedures
8. Infection control and HIV/AIDS (4-hour)
9. Body mechanics
10. Skin and body care
11. The process of elimination
12. Nutrition and food handling
13. Medications and other treatments
14. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation-Basic Life Support
15. Nurse Delegation - Core
16. Nurse Delegation - Diabetes
17. Strategies for surviving and thriving as a Home Care Aide