The State University of New York
Foundations for Assisting in Home Care
The State University of New York

Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

Taught in English

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

Erin O'Hara-Leslie
Andrea C. Wade, Ph.D.
Kimberly B. McLain, Ph.D.

Instructors: Erin O'Hara-Leslie

4.8

(384 reviews)

75 hours to complete
3 weeks at 25 hours a week
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There are 13 modules in this course

Contains the syllabus, grading and logistics, and references

What's included

1 video8 readings

Introduction to Home Health Care

What's included

16 readings1 quiz

Human Needs, Culture & Diversity, Communication Skills, Developing a Therapeutic Relationship, Patients' Rights

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77 readings1 quiz

Working with the Elderly

What's included

28 readings1 quiz

Working with Children

What's included

33 readings1 quiz

Working with People Who Are Mentally Ill

What's included

20 readings1 quiz

Working with People with Developmental Disabilities

What's included

32 readings1 quiz

Working with People with Physical Disabilities

What's included

13 readings1 quiz

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1 video53 readings1 quiz

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13 readings1 quiz

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2 videos18 readings1 quiz

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29 readings1 quiz

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28 videos72 readings1 quiz

Instructors

Instructor ratings
4.8 (164 ratings)
Erin O'Hara-Leslie
The State University of New York
1 Course20,159 learners
Andrea C. Wade, Ph.D.
The State University of New York
1 Course20,159 learners
Kimberly B. McLain, Ph.D.
The State University of New York
1 Course20,159 learners

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