Welcome to the 40 Hour Personal Care Aide Course.
After successful completion of the online HYBRID course you will attend an 8 hour Skills Lab.
This course has a combination of Power point video lectures, Skills Videos, Textbook Reading Assignments, Review Quizzes, Final Review Handout Quiz and Final Test.
You will receive a Final Certificate after completed all online and skills successfully.
This class is approved for the requirements of Personal Care Aide or Home Health Aide in Virginia.
Materials needed: Computer, phone or tablet, The Home Health Aide Handbook, pens, pencil, highlighters, 3-ring notebook, index cards, ear buds, quiet corner.
You may purchase a BP cuff and Stethoscope but it is not required.
Accommodations for reading disabilities-add speechify text to speech extension-FREE
Course Curriculum
Welcome to the Personal Care Aide Hybrid online course!
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- Orientation Video's (51:16)
- Orientation to the Personal Care Aide Course
- Quiz about Orientation to the Personal Care Aide Course
- Personal Care Aide Syllabus-Print if prefer
- Policy for students-please read and answer question.
- Honor Code Pledge Agreement
- Skills Candidate Handbook
- Review Handouts 1.1-6.1 READ Completely!
Unit I. Defining Home Health Services-A. Home Health Care, B. Agency Structure, C. HHA's Role
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Unit II. Foundation of Client Care: A. Communication, B. Infection Control, C. Safety and Body Mechanics, D. Emergencies
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Unit III-Understanding Clients: A. Culture and Family, B. Body Systems, C. Human Development
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Unit IV-Client Care: A. Maintaining Mobility, Skin, and Comfort, B. Personal Care Procedures, C. Vital Signs, D. Special Procedures
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Unit V- Special Clients, Special Needs-A. Disabilities and Mental Illness, B. Special Conditions,
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Unit VI-Home and Management and Nutrition- A. The Client's Environment, B. Proper Nutrition C. Managing Time and Money
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Unit VII-Caring for Yourself-A. Continuing Education, B. Stress Management, C. Your Career
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Final Review and Test
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Congratulations!
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Hi, I’m Tara Archer RN, CDP
I am a RN with over 20 years of Nursing experience. This is so excit that I can help you take your first step in getting certified in the healthcare field. This is such a rewarding career path! Congratulations!
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