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Course: |
NUA 105
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Title: | Home Health Aide Theory |
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Long Title: | Home Health Aide Theory |
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Course Description: | Introduces the student to the expanding field of Home Health Nursing, The student will discover the uniqueness of Home Health Care and the vital role that the nursing assistant plays as part of the home care team. The student will learn how to assist home care patients with activities of daily living and maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment. The student will also learn the differences and challenges of caring for patient in their natural home environment versus institutional settings. |
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Min Credit: | 2 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Demonstrate basic nurse aide skills in the home health care setting.
II. Perform skills that enhance home and family life.
III. Develop skills to work with the elderly, ill, disabled, and/or children
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Four categories of Home Health Care providers
II. Home Health Aides¿ role, responsibilities, qualities and characteristics
III. Basic Home Health Aide tasks and procedures
IV. Nine procedures not to perform in the home
V. Infection Control in the home
VI. Family relationships and family dynamics
VII. Safety hazards
VIII. Fire safety and burn prevention
IX. Reporting an accident or emergency by phone
X Phone numbers to keep handy
XI. Calling for help, 911
XII. Housekeeping responsibilities in the home
XIII. Cleaning techniques for the bathroom and kitchen
XIV. Preparing meals and shopping
XV. Assisting with laundry
XVI. Reporting and recording
XVII. Time and Travel records
XVIII. Personal safety practices
XIX. The ¿Emergency Kit¿
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Pikes Peak State College |
PPCC |
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