Healthcare and Fitness Home Health Caregiver 800 Hours Beginner English Overview Syllabus Objectives Requirement Certification Features As the fastest growing industry, pursuing a career in the healthcare field will provide stability, profitability, and satisfaction. All career paths in healthcare require Medical Terminology knowledge and skills. In this course, offered by our accredited school partners, learners will explore the word structure and analysis of medical terms including prefix, root word, and suffix. Next learners will review the organization of the body and body systems in regards to terminology. Lastly we will discuss diagnostic testing and radiology and how medical terminology is used to determine the proper testing methods. Learners will navigate through the training material before completing several short activities at the end of each lesson to test their retention of the information. After completing each of the lessons, learners will complete a final assessment that will verify they have successfully gained the knowledge and skills covered in the course material. Accompanying the course is a terminology workbook that will give learners the hands on experience and tools to master the use of medical terminology in any healthcare setting. Alongside the terminology workbook are study materials and resources such as quizzes, games, flash cards, exercises, animations of the different tests, procedures, and terms, and an audio glossary of medical terms that will allow learners to hear the correct pronunciations. A Home Health Aide (HHA) may also be known as a Home Caregiver or Residential Assistant (RA). An HHA provides basic, personal care and health-related services to a variety of individuals (patients) who require more assistance than family and/or friends are able to provide. HHAs are part of a category of occupations that is commonly referred to as “direct care workers.” The services/care that a Home Health Aide provides depends upon their specialty area. If you’ve ever thought about becoming a home health aide, our in-depth curriculum could help you learn important fundamental, practical skills involved in a career as a home health aide. For each patient, an HHA is responsible for recording services performed, as well as the patient’s condition and progress. They also record and report any changes in a patient’s condition to the case manager or supervisor and also discuss observations with them. After completing this course, you should be able to: • Define the skills and qualities of the home health aide • Identify resources in the community that assist the client at home • Identify strategies for infection control, disease prevention, and safety precautions in the home • Define the important parts of each body system and their functions • Identify methods for assisting clients with special needs The program also includes discussions on stress management and career development. Throughout, students will apply critical thinking skills to solve problems and evaluate situations. The skills students learn from this program will be essential to student success not only in the academic context, but will also carry over to any professional undertakings thereafter. This course focuses on career planning, enhancing resume writing, and improving interviewing skills for those seeking employment. Part One of the course, “Tailoring Resumes and Cover Letters for a Perfect Fit,” will help learners craft a resume that is targeted, elegant, and effective. Part Two, “Interviewing Skills: Make the Right Impression,” focuses on the preparation job candidates need in advance of an interview, and on the five stages of the interview process. Part Three, “Interviewing Skills: Ace Those Tough Questions,” helps learners formulate winning answers to difficult interview questions before they walk into the interviewing room. Course outline: Medical Terminology Module 1 Basic Word Structure • Word Analysis • Combining Forms • Suffixes & Prefixes • Pronunciation of Terms • Exercises & Applications Medical Terminology Module 2 Organization of the Body • Body Systems • Body Cavities • Divisions of the Back • Planes of the Body • Pronunciation of Terms • Exercises & Applications Medical Terminology Module 3 Suffixes • Introduction to Suffixes • Suffixes and Terminology • Diagnostic & Procedural Suffixes • Pronunciation of Terms • Exercises & Applications Medical Terminology Module 4 Prefixes • Combining Forms & Prefixes • Prefixes and Terminology • Define Common Prefixes • Pronunciation of Terms • Exercises & Applications Medical Terminology Module 5 Medical Specialists & Case Reports • Medical Specialists • Combining Forms & Vocabulary • Case Reports & Terminology • Pronunciation of Terms • Exercises & Applications Medical Terminology Module 6 Body Systems – Part 1 • Cardiovascular System • Digestive System • Endocrine System • Reproductive System • Lymphatic System Medical Terminology Module 7 Body Systems – Part 2 • Musculoskeletal System • Nervous System • Respiratory System • Skin & Sense Organs • Urinary System Home Health Aide Module 1 Orientation to Home Care Part 1 • Learning About Home Care • Suggestions for Success • Evaluation and Certification • The Home Care Industry • The Home Care Team • Developing Effective Communication Skills • Communicating with Your Client and Family Members • Understanding Your Client’s Needs • Helping Clients to Meet Their Needs • Stages of Normal Growth and Development Home Health Aide Module 2 Orientation to Home Care Part 2 • Understanding How the Body Works • Organization of the Human Body • Observing the Client • Observing the Pain • Reporting to the Agency • Incident Reports • Working With Ill and Disabled Clients • Effects of Illness on the Family • Reactions of the Client to Illness • Medical Terminology Home Health Aide Module 3 Managing the Home Environment • Becoming Safety Conscious • Special Safety Considerations • Household Emergency Measures and Procedures • Developing a Work Plan • Cleaning Equipment and Supplies • Controlling Household Pets • Teaching Others • Measuring Food Energy • MyPlate Food Guide • Special Situations Home Health Aide Module 4 Preventing Infection and Body Mechanics • Microorganisms • The Cycle of Infection • Preventing the Spread of Disease • Protecting Against Bloodborne Diseases • Sterilization and Disinfection • Using Good Body Mechanics • The Client in Bed • Helping the Client to Be Mobile • Using Assistive Devices • Infection Control Home Health Aide Module 5 Bedmaking, Personal Care and Elimination • Types of Beds • Oral Hygiene • Bathing • Grooming • Range-of-Motion Exercises • Urinary Elimination • Bowel Elimination • Urinary and Bowel Elimination Problems • Caring for the Client • Standard Precautions and Medical Asepsis Home Health Aide Module 6 Home Care Procedures • Urine and Stool Specimens • Sputum Specimens • Assisting Clients to Self-Monitor Blood Sugar Levels • Temperature and Pulse • Respirations and Measuring Blood Pressure • Medications • Oxygen Therapy • Intravenous Infusions • Dry Dressings • Promoting Circulation Home Health Aide Module 7 Caring for Older Adults, Mothers, Infants, and Children • Facts About Older Adults • Adjusting to Growing Older • Safety and the Older Adult • Who Are the Caregivers • Elder Neglect and Abuse • The Postpartum Period • The Baby Blues • Caring for Infants • Working with Children • Discipline Versus Punishment Home Health Aide Module 8 Clients with Mental Illness and Those Requiring Home Care • Mental Health • Mental Illness Treatment and Care • Substance Abuse • Infection Control • Home Health Aide Role • Cardiovascular Disease • Cancer • Cerebrovascular Accident • Alzheimer’s Disease • The Postoperative Client Home Health Aide Module 9 Caring for the Client at the End of Life, Emergencies & Employment • Emotional Reactions to Death and Dying • Advance Directives and Hospice • Caring for the Dying Client • Preparing for Emergencies • Guidelines for Handling Emergencies • Locating Job Openings • Electronic Job Seeking • Certification • Supervision and Evaluation • Deciding to Leave Your Job Successful Student • Create long- and short-term goals that align with your personal mission statement • Create an academic time-management plan • Create long- and short-term financial goals • Solve a problem using critical and creative thinking • Recommend effective learning strategies for your learning preferences • Create class notes using active listening techniques • Create reading notes using active reading techniques • Recommend strategies for studying for and taking a test • Recommend strategies to appropriately communicate with diverse audiences, including peers, instructors, and teams • Evaluate sources for reliability, credibility, currency, and accuracy • Create a stress-management plan • Create a career exploration plan Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today! Medical Terminology Module 1 Basic Word Structure • Word Analysis • Combining Forms • Suffixes & Prefixes • Pronunciation of Terms • Exercises & Applications Medical Terminology Module 2 Organization of the Body • Body Systems • Body Cavities • Divisions of the Back • Planes of the Body • Pronunciation of Terms • Exercises & Applications Medical Terminology Module 3 Suffixes • Introduction to Suffixes • Suffixes and Terminology • Diagnostic & Procedural Suffixes • Pronunciation of Terms • Exercises & Applications Medical Terminology Module 4 Prefixes • Combining Forms & Prefixes • Prefixes and Terminology • Define Common Prefixes • Pronunciation of Terms • Exercises & Applications Medical Terminology Module 5 Medical Specialists & Case Reports • Medical Specialists • Combining Forms & Vocabulary • Case Reports & Terminology • Pronunciation of Terms • Exercises & Applications Medical Terminology Module 6 Body Systems – Part 1 • Cardiovascular System • Digestive System • Endocrine System • Reproductive System • Lymphatic System Medical Terminology Module 7 Body Systems – Part 2 • Musculoskeletal System • Nervous System • Respiratory System • Skin & Sense Organs • Urinary System Home Health Aide Module 1 Orientation to Home Care Part 1 • Learning About Home Care • Suggestions for Success • Evaluation and Certification • The Home Care Industry • The Home Care Team • Developing Effective Communication Skills • Communicating with Your Client and Family Members • Understanding Your Client’s Needs • Helping Clients to Meet Their Needs • Stages of Normal Growth and Development Home Health Aide Module 2 Orientation to Home Care Part 2 • Understanding How the Body Works • Organization of the Human Body • Observing the Client • Observing the Pain • Reporting to the Agency • Incident Reports • Working With Ill and Disabled Clients • Effects of Illness on the Family • Reactions of the Client to Illness • Medical Terminology Home Health Aide Module 3 Managing the Home Environment • Becoming Safety Conscious • Special Safety Considerations • Household Emergency Measures and Procedures • Developing a Work Plan • Cleaning Equipment and Supplies • Controlling Household Pets • Teaching Others • Measuring Food Energy • MyPlate Food Guide • Special Situations Home Health Aide Module 4 Preventing Infection and Body Mechanics • Microorganisms • The Cycle of Infection • Preventing the Spread of Disease • Protecting Against Bloodborne Diseases • Sterilization and Disinfection • Using Good Body Mechanics • The Client in Bed • Helping the Client to Be Mobile • Using Assistive Devices • Infection Control Home Health Aide Module 5 Bedmaking, Personal Care and Elimination • Types of Beds • Oral Hygiene • Bathing • Grooming • Range-of-Motion Exercises • Urinary Elimination • Bowel Elimination • Urinary and Bowel Elimination Problems • Caring for the Client • Standard Precautions and Medical Asepsis Home Health Aide Module 6 Home Care Procedures • Urine and Stool Specimens • Sputum Specimens • Assisting Clients to Self-Monitor Blood Sugar Levels • Temperature and Pulse • Respirations and Measuring Blood Pressure • Medications • Oxygen Therapy • Intravenous Infusions • Dry Dressings • Promoting Circulation Home Health Aide Module 7 Caring for Older Adults, Mothers, Infants, and Children • Facts About Older Adults • Adjusting to Growing Older • Safety and the Older Adult • Who Are the Caregivers • Elder Neglect and Abuse • The Postpartum Period • The Baby Blues • Caring for Infants • Working with Children • Discipline Versus Punishment Home Health Aide Module 8 Clients with Mental Illness and Those Requiring Home Care • Mental Health • Mental Illness Treatment and Care • Substance Abuse • Infection Control • Home Health Aide Role • Cardiovascular Disease • Cancer • Cerebrovascular Accident • Alzheimer’s Disease • The Postoperative Client Home Health Aide Module 9 Caring for the Client at the End of Life, Emergencies & Employment • Emotional Reactions to Death and Dying • Advance Directives and Hospice • Caring for the Dying Client • Preparing for Emergencies • Guidelines for Handling Emergencies • Locating Job Openings • Electronic Job Seeking • Certification • Supervision and Evaluation • Deciding to Leave Your Job Ace Your Job Search! • Recognize key career development questions to ask before beginning a job search • Employ a written goal-setting process to establish career development and job search priorities • Recognize the purpose of tailoring a resume and cover letter • Develop a more effective resume • Develop a more effective cover letter • Identify the five stages of the interview process • Conduct industry and company research efficiently using web-based resources • Brainstorm potential interview questions and answers • Understand what constitutes a good answer in the mind of a hiring manager • Anticipate some of the most common interview questions • Explain to a hiring manager how the past successes represented on your resume will translate to future success in your desired position • Recognize whether a job aligns with your career objectives Upon successful completion of our Home Health Aide Course, students may be prepared, in part, to sit for state certification. Each state has its own regulations. Visit the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) to view a state requirement list. 6 Reasons to Complete Your Training With Us Flexibility With our programs, you can learn and study at your own pace with access 24/7/365 for the duration of your program. This means you can learn on your own terms and work around your own schedule. Support Our online training comes with access to real, live support personnel that will help you through every step from our admissions adviser who will assist you with selecting the right training for you, to our student adviser who will be there with you during your entire training journey. Relevancy We have tailored our programs to provide comprehensive training in the technical and soft skills employers are looking for. With direct input and feedback from industry leaders and hiring managers, our program aligns with exactly what you need to successfully enter the workforce. 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Our curriculum contains a mix of formats including reading, listening, watching, and interacting that will immerse you into a fun and engaging learning experience you will not only enjoy but not want to end. Program Description Description Audience Learning Objectives Support Description Completion Time As the fastest growing industry, pursuing a career in the healthcare field will provide stability, profitability, and satisfaction. All career paths in healthcare require Medical Terminology knowledge and skills. In this course, offered by our accredited school partners, learners will explore the word structure and analysis of medical terms including prefix, root word, and suffix. Next learners will review the organization of the body and body systems in regards to terminology. Lastly we will discuss diagnostic testing and radiology and how medical terminology is used to determine the proper testing methods. Learners will navigate through the training material before completing several short activities at the end of each lesson to test their retention of the information. After completing each of the lessons, learners will complete a final assessment that will verify they have successfully gained the knowledge and skills covered in the course material. Accompanying the course is a terminology workbook that will give learners the hands on experience and tools to master the use of medical terminology in any healthcare setting. Alongside the terminology workbook are study materials and resources such as quizzes, games, flash cards, exercises, animations of the different tests, procedures, and terms, and an audio glossary of medical terms that will allow learners to hear the correct pronunciations. A Home Health Aide (HHA) may also be known as a Home Caregiver or Residential Assistant (RA). An HHA provides basic, personal care and health-related services to a variety of individuals (patients) who require more assistance than family and/or friends are able to provide. HHAs are part of a category of occupations that is commonly referred to as “direct care workers.” The services/care that a Home Health Aide provides depends upon their specialty area. If you’ve ever thought about becoming a home health aide, our in-depth curriculum could help you learn important fundamental, practical skills involved in a career as a home health aide. For each patient, an HHA is responsible for recording services performed, as well as the patient’s condition and progress. They also record and report any changes in a patient’s condition to the case manager or supervisor and also discuss observations with them. After completing this course, you should be able to: • Define the skills and qualities of the home health aide • Identify resources in the community that assist the client at home • Identify strategies for infection control, disease prevention, and safety precautions in the home • Define the important parts of each body system and their functions • Identify methods for assisting clients with special needs The program also includes discussions on stress management and career development. Throughout, students will apply critical thinking skills to solve problems and evaluate situations. The skills students learn from this program will be essential to student success not only in the academic context, but will also carry over to any professional undertakings thereafter. This course focuses on career planning, enhancing resume writing, and improving interviewing skills for those seeking employment. Part One of the course, “Tailoring Resumes and Cover Letters for a Perfect Fit,” will help learners craft a resume that is targeted, elegant, and effective. Part Two, “Interviewing Skills: Make the Right Impression,” focuses on the preparation job candidates need in advance of an interview, and on the five stages of the interview process. Part Three, “Interviewing Skills: Ace Those Tough Questions,” helps learners formulate winning answers to difficult interview questions before they walk into the interviewing room. Course outline: Medical Terminology Module 1 Basic Word Structure • Word Analysis • Combining Forms • Suffixes & Prefixes • Pronunciation of Terms • Exercises & Applications Medical Terminology Module 2 Organization of the Body • Body Systems • Body Cavities • Divisions of the Back • Planes of the Body • Pronunciation of Terms • Exercises & Applications Medical Terminology Module 3 Suffixes • Introduction to Suffixes • Suffixes and Terminology • Diagnostic & Procedural Suffixes • Pronunciation of Terms • Exercises & Applications Medical Terminology Module 4 Prefixes • Combining Forms & Prefixes • Prefixes and Terminology • Define Common Prefixes • Pronunciation of Terms • Exercises & Applications Medical Terminology Module 5 Medical Specialists & Case Reports • Medical Specialists • Combining Forms & Vocabulary • Case Reports & Terminology • Pronunciation of Terms • Exercises & Applications Medical Terminology Module 6 Body Systems – Part 1 • Cardiovascular System • Digestive System • Endocrine System • Reproductive System • Lymphatic System Medical Terminology Module 7 Body Systems – Part 2 • Musculoskeletal System • Nervous System • Respiratory System • Skin & Sense Organs • Urinary System Home Health Aide Module 1 Orientation to Home Care Part 1 • Learning About Home Care • Suggestions for Success • Evaluation and Certification • The Home Care Industry • The Home Care Team • Developing Effective Communication Skills • Communicating with Your Client and Family Members • Understanding Your Client’s Needs • Helping Clients to Meet Their Needs • Stages of Normal Growth and Development Home Health Aide Module 2 Orientation to Home Care Part 2 • Understanding How the Body Works • Organization of the Human Body • Observing the Client • Observing the Pain • Reporting to the Agency • Incident Reports • Working With Ill and Disabled Clients • Effects of Illness on the Family • Reactions of the Client to Illness • Medical Terminology Home Health Aide Module 3 Managing the Home Environment • Becoming Safety Conscious • Special Safety Considerations • Household Emergency Measures and Procedures • Developing a Work Plan • Cleaning Equipment and Supplies • Controlling Household Pets • Teaching Others • Measuring Food Energy • MyPlate Food Guide • Special Situations Home Health Aide Module 4 Preventing Infection and Body Mechanics • Microorganisms • The Cycle of Infection • Preventing the Spread of Disease • Protecting Against Bloodborne Diseases • Sterilization and Disinfection • Using Good Body Mechanics • The Client in Bed • Helping the Client to Be Mobile • Using Assistive Devices • Infection Control Home Health Aide Module 5 Bedmaking, Personal Care and Elimination • Types of Beds • Oral Hygiene • Bathing • Grooming • Range-of-Motion Exercises • Urinary Elimination • Bowel Elimination • Urinary and Bowel Elimination Problems • Caring for the Client • Standard Precautions and Medical Asepsis Home Health Aide Module 6 Home Care Procedures • Urine and Stool Specimens • Sputum Specimens • Assisting Clients to Self-Monitor Blood Sugar Levels • Temperature and Pulse • Respirations and Measuring Blood Pressure • Medications • Oxygen Therapy • Intravenous Infusions • Dry Dressings • Promoting Circulation Home Health Aide Module 7 Caring for Older Adults, Mothers, Infants, and Children • Facts About Older Adults • Adjusting to Growing Older • Safety and the Older Adult • Who Are the Caregivers • Elder Neglect and Abuse • The Postpartum Period • The Baby Blues • Caring for Infants • Working with Children • Discipline Versus Punishment Home Health Aide Module 8 Clients with Mental Illness and Those Requiring Home Care • Mental Health • Mental Illness Treatment and Care • Substance Abuse • Infection Control • Home Health Aide Role • Cardiovascular Disease • Cancer • Cerebrovascular Accident • Alzheimer’s Disease • The Postoperative Client Home Health Aide Module 9 Caring for the Client at the End of Life, Emergencies & Employment • Emotional Reactions to Death and Dying • Advance Directives and Hospice • Caring for the Dying Client • Preparing for Emergencies • Guidelines for Handling Emergencies • Locating Job Openings • Electronic Job Seeking • Certification • Supervision and Evaluation • Deciding to Leave Your Job Successful Student • Create long- and short-term goals that align with your personal mission statement • Create an academic time-management plan • Create long- and short-term financial goals • Solve a problem using critical and creative thinking • Recommend effective learning strategies for your learning preferences • Create class notes using active listening techniques • Create reading notes using active reading techniques • Recommend strategies for studying for and taking a test • Recommend strategies to appropriately communicate with diverse audiences, including peers, instructors, and teams • Evaluate sources for reliability, credibility, currency, and accuracy • Create a stress-management plan • Create a 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