This course is intended as a self-study course for those interested in exploring a career as a Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide.
Foundations for Assisting in Home Care
Instructors: Erin O'Hara-Leslie
Sponsored by University of Michigan
27,440 already enrolled
(556 reviews)
Skills you'll gain
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Personal Care
- Nursing
- Nursing Practices
- Caregiving
- Preventative Care
- Pediatrics
- Health Care
- Home Health Care and Assisted Living
- Nursing Care
- Nursing and Patient Care
- Long Term Care
- Health Care Administration
- Disabilities
- Home Health Care
- Primary Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Occupational Therapy
- Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties
- Mental Health
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There are 13 modules in this course
Contains the syllabus, grading and logistics, and references
What's included
1 video8 readings
Introduction to Home Health Care
What's included
14 readings1 assignment
Human Needs, Culture & Diversity, Communication Skills, Developing a Therapeutic Relationship, Patients' Rights
What's included
74 readings1 assignment
Working with the Elderly
What's included
27 readings1 assignment
Working with Children
What's included
31 readings1 assignment
Working with People Who Are Mentally Ill
What's included
18 readings1 assignment
Working with People with Developmental Disabilities
What's included
30 readings1 assignment
Working with People with Physical Disabilities
What's included
12 readings1 assignment
What's included
1 video50 readings1 assignment
What's included
12 readings1 assignment
What's included
2 videos17 readings1 assignment
What's included
27 readings1 assignment
What's included
28 videos72 readings1 assignment
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Reviewed on Oct 10, 2022
I learn a lot from this course. This is my stepping stone to reach my dreams to be in Medical field. Thank you so much!!!
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2023
Enjoyed doing this course gain a lot of knowledge which will assist me taking care of my uncle and may use to turn into a career in the near future.
Reviewed on May 1, 2024
This course is an educational Course I would have learned a lot and is still willing to learn more about this course
Recommended if you're interested in Health
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