Home Health Aide
75 CLOCK HOURS
Tuition: $ 575.00 Registration Fee: $75.00 Total Program Cost: $1,290.00
OTHER FEES:
National Occupational Competency Testing $17.50 (Optional) Estimated Cost of: Books/Materials, Kit & other: $622.50
HHA 100 Verbal & Written Communications
6 Theory Hours/0 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/6 Clock Hours
This course is designed to enhance verbal and written communication skills. Students engaged in this course will learn basic sentence structure and grammar to develop the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in the healthcare setting. Verbal communication will be developed through an oral presentation and word enunciation.
HHA 101 Laws & Ethical Standards for Home Health Aides
4 Theory Hours/0 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/4 Clock Hours
Students will learn the laws and ethical standards that govern the activities of the Home Health Aide. Students will hold active discussion on ethical issues that are faced in the Home Health setting.
HHA 102 Physical Comfort and Patient Safety
5 Theory Hours/5 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/10 Clock Hours
Students develop skills in patient care, specifically in physical comfort and patient safety. Students will learn the importance and the appropriate procedures and actions in creating a comfortable and safe environment for patients.
HHA 103 Nutrition
10 Theory Hours/5 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/15 Clock Hours
Protocols for patient care include nourishment, nutrition and procedures for feeding patients. Students learn the importance of balanced nutrition, diabetic diets, other special needs diets, and essential nutrition principles for patients.
HHA 104 Infection Control Procedures
5 Theory Hours/10 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/15 Clock Hours
This course is designed to train students on procedures for infection control. Students will demonstrate knowledge of OSHA guidelines, as well as skills in isolation procedures, gloving, and appropriate hand washing techniques.
HHA 105 Home Health Care
7 Theory Hours/10 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/17 Clock Hours
Students will become oriented as to the purpose and history of home health care. Students will learn about the medical workers involved in home health care and the role of the home health aide in the home health setting. Students will practice patient care skills and administrative skills involved in home health care.
HAE 100 HIV/AIDS Education
4 Theory Hours/0 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/4 Clock Hours
This course is designed to provide the necessary information concerning HIV/AIDS and the medical worker. Students will learn the history of HIV/AIDS, procedures and protocols required for caring for HIV/AIDS patients, the pathology of the disease and the expectations, objectives of clinical management that is standard for HIV/AIDS patients.
CPR 100 CPR-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
1 Theory Hours/3 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/4 Clock Hours
This course will prepare students with emergency procedures in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Upon successful completion of the course and passing the tests, students will be certified in CPR.
