Connecticut Homemaker and Home Health Aide Services Staff - Annual Training

Our recommended collection of courses for the annual training of Connecticut Homemaker - Home Health Aide Services Staff contains 11 courses, totalling 12 hours of training, and covers a number of topics including person centered care, clients’ rights, communication, reporting elder abuse, assisting with iADLs, working with challenging behaviors, reporting ... Read more

Our recommended collection of courses for the annual training of Connecticut Homemaker - Home Health Aide Services Staff contains 11 courses, totalling 12 hours of training, and covers a number of topics including person centered care, clients’ rights, communication, reporting elder abuse, assisting with iADLs, working with challenging behaviors, reporting and documentation, emergency response, incident reporting, and an introduction to dementia care.

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  • 11 courses
  • 12 hours hours
Connecticut Homemaker and Home Health Aide Services Staff - Annual Training

Course Description

Person-Centered Care is an approach to healthcare that focuses on the individual needs, preferences, and values of patients and their families. It is a holistic approach that emphasizes communication, empathy, and collaboration between caregivers and patients. Person-Centered Care fosters a strong relationship between the patient and caregiver, empowering patients to take an active role in their care and promoting better outcomes. This course is designed for caregivers who want to learn the principles and practices of Person-Centered Care to enhance their caregiving skills.

Course Topics

  • Describe the importance of Person-Centered Care
  • Identify the principles of Person-Centered Care
  • Explain the role of empathy in Person-Centered Care
  • Discuss effective communication strategies in Person-Centered Care
  • Describe how to involve patients and families in the care process
  • Explore strategies for adapting care to individual needs and preferences
  • Discuss the benefits of Person-Centered Care for both patients and caregivers

Course Description

Patients' Rights is a fundamental aspect of healthcare that focuses on ensuring patients receive fair and respectful treatment while under medical care. As a caregiver, understanding and respecting patients' rights is crucial to providing high-quality care and maintaining strong relationships with patients and their families. This course aims to educate caregivers on the ethical and legal aspects of patients' rights, including informed consent, privacy, confidentiality, autonomy, the right to be free from abuse and neglect, and the right to refuse treatment. By learning about patients' rights, caregivers will be better equipped to advocate for their patients and ensure that they receive the best possible care.

Course Topics

  • Explain the importance of informed consent
  • Discuss privacy and confidentiality in healthcare
  • Understand autonomy and the right to refuse treatment
  • Learn how to prevent abuse and neglect
  • Identify best practices for maintaining positive relationships with patients and their families

Course Description

In this course, you will learn about the various types of communication and what effective communication looks like. Additionally, you will be introduced to communication strategies while working with individuals you may come across in the home health care field.

Course Topics

  • Define communication
  • Compare verbal and nonverbal communication
  • Describe active listening
  • Describe how to communicate with people of different cultures
  • Identify barriers to communication
  • Identify what good communication looks like
  • Describe how to communicate with the healthcare team
  • Describe how to communicate with the cognitively impaired
  • Describe how to communicate with older adults

Course Description

In this course, you will have an introduction to HIPAA, HITECH, and PHI. Additionally, you will learn ways to protect your client's information.

Course Topics

  • Describe the difference between privacy and confidentiality
  • Define HIPPA, HITECH, and PHI
  • Describe how to keep your client’s health information secure
  • Describe online etiquette for HHAs
  • Describe what behaviors to avoid to protect your client’s health information

Course Description

Responding to and Reporting Elder Abuse is a crucial course designed for caregivers who are responsible for the well-being of older adults. Elder abuse is a pervasive issue that can take many forms, including physical, emotional, sexual, financial, and neglect. Caregivers play a vital role in identifying, addressing, and preventing elder abuse. This course aims to equip caregivers with the knowledge and tools necessary to recognize the signs of elder abuse, respond appropriately, and report any suspected incidents to the proper authorities. By understanding the different types of abuse and their indicators, caregivers can better protect the older adults under their care and ensure their safety and well-being.

Course Topics

  • Understand the risk factors and consequences of elder abuse
  • Learn effective communication strategies for addressing suspected abuse
  • Familiarize with the legal obligations and reporting requirements
  • Develop intervention and prevention strategies
  • Gain insight into the role of caregiver support and self-care in preventing elder abuse

Course Description

In this course, you will learn about challenging behaviors you may come across as a home health aide. Additionally, we will provide you with strategies to prevent and deal with such behaviors.

Course Topics

  • Define what a challenging behavior is
  • Identify common conditions associated with challenging behaviors
  • Describe the causes of aggressive behavior, how to prevent it, and how to deal with it when it happens
  • Describe the causes of self-harm and describe how the home health aide can help
  • Describe the causes of resistance to care, and the strategies you can use to deal with it
  • Describe repetitive motions and the strategies you can use to deal with it
  • Describe strategies to deal with wandering and exit seeking
  • Describe the causes of sexualized behavior, how to prevent it, and how to deal with it when it happens

Course Description

In this course, you will have an introduction to medical terminology. Additionally, you will receive an overview on various documents you will have to complete.

Course Topics

  • Describe basic medical terminology
  • Describe common abbreviations used in health care
  • Describe how to give and receive a verbal report
  • Explain the types of factual observations
  • Describe the importance and purposes of written documentation
  • Demonstrate how to create effective written documentation

Course Description

Emergency Response Measures is a comprehensive course designed to equip PCAs with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond effectively to various emergencies that may arise while providing care to their clients. This course covers essential techniques and procedures in emergency response, including assessing situations, providing first aid, managing medical emergencies such as choking, fire safety, and fall prevention and management. Emphasis is placed on understanding the unique challenges faced by PCAs in emergency situations and ensuring the safety and well-being of both the client and the caregiver.

Course Topics

  • Identifying and responding to common medical emergencies
  • Fall prevention and management
  • Coordinating with emergency medical services (EMS)
  • Fire safety
  • Crisis communication
  • Weather safety

Course Description

Incident Reporting is a crucial aspect of maintaining a safe and secure environment in caregiving settings. As a caregiver, it is essential to understand the importance of timely and accurate reporting of incidents, such as accidents, injuries, near-misses, and other safety concerns. This course focuses on the principles and procedures of incident reporting, helping caregivers recognize and respond to various situations that may require documentation and notification to relevant authorities. By mastering incident reporting, caregivers can contribute to the prevention of future incidents and ensure the well-being of the individuals under their care.

Course Topics

  • Identify types of incidents that require reporting
  • Understand the process of documenting incidents
  • Recognize the role of confidentiality in incident reporting
  • Learn to communicate effectively with relevant parties
  • Understand legal and ethical responsibilities related to incident reporting
  • Develop strategies for preventing future incidents

Course Description

Assisting with iADLs (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) is a course designed for caregivers to help them develop the skills and knowledge necessary to provide support and assistance to patients who have difficulties performing everyday tasks. iADLs are activities that allow individuals to live independently, such as shopping, preparing meals, managing finances, and using communication devices. As a caregiver, understanding how to assist patients with iADLs is crucial for promoting their independence, safety, and overall well-being.

Course Topics

  • Describe what iADLs are
  • Outline the importance of iADLs
  • Describe how to assess a client’s ability to perform iADLs
  • Describe how you should approach assisting your client with iADLs
  • Describe the tasks you may have to perform when assisting a client with iADLs

Course Description

Introduction to Dementia Care is a course designed to provide an understanding of dementia, its various types, and the impact it has on individuals, families, and caregivers. This course is for home health aides who want to gain knowledge about dementia and the strategies that can be used when providing care. The course will help learners understand the challenges faced by people with dementia, as well as the best practices for providing support and care to enhance their quality of life.

Course Topics

  • Understand the symptoms and progression of dementia
  • Recognize the impact of dementia on individuals and their families
  • Learn effective communication techniques for people with dementia
  • Understand the importance of person-centered care
  • Identify strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia care
  • Explore the role of activities and environmental factors in dementia care

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