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Course: |
HPR 129
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Title: | Home Health Care Assistant II |
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Long Title: | Home Health Care Assistant II |
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Course Description: | Provides skills through lecture and hands-on lab, experience in both the classroom environment as well as the household sites. Topics include chronic illness & dying, marketing yourself. This course is designed to provide home care by assistants who attend to advanced medical client needs in the home while continuing to provide companionship. This course requires students to successfully complete homemaker assistants and personal care assistance prior to enrollment and requires the completion of the skills check list with instructor approval prior to participation in the practicum. |
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Min Credit: | 1 |
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Course Notes: | Entered new course 12/12/08 s@ |
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Origin Notes: | PPCC |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Identify lifestyle adjustments during the life span of aging
II. List preventative health measures for the elderly
III. Discuss the emotion and physical stages of the dying patient
IV. Discuss the emotion and physical stages family members experience when they grieve
V. Identify the ¿rights¿ of the patient
VI. Create a resume¿
VII. List potential employment opportunities
VIII. Discuss professional presentation for an interview
IX. Participate in instructor mentored practicum in the home environment (clinical)
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Chronic Illness & dying
II. Marketing yourself
III. Practicum (clinical)
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