HEAL 100 - Fundamentals of Caregiving

5 Credits

Students learn about the role of a Home Care Aide (Caregiver) and the skills required to pass the WA State Home Care Aide written and skills exam. Upon successful completion, students will receive 2 certificates; 75-hour DSHS approved Long Term Care Worker and DSHS-Dementia Caregiver.

Pre-requisite(s) ESL level 3 or above.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Designed to Serve Students interested in caregiving (home care aide) certificaiton.
Active Date 20170731T09:57:41

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 66 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 77
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Safety
Infection Control
The Client and Client’s Rights
The Caregiver
Basic Communication
Dementia Care
HCA Skills

Student Learning Outcomes
Administer care and activities tailored to specific needs and abilities of the in-home clients.

Describe symptoms and identify resources to work with people with different types of dementia.

Apply test-taking strategies necessary to pass the Washington State certification exam for home care aides.

Administer assistance with client personal care, activities and support services.