HOME HEALTH AIDE PROGRAM
The Home Health Aide program has been developed to prepare CNAs for certification as a home health aide by the State of California.
Total Clock Hours
40
Number of Weeks
0
Program Delivery
Residential
Type of Instruction
Lecture and Lab
Leads to the Standard Occupational Classification
31-1121 Home Health Aides
Program Goals and Objectives
The Home Health Aide program has been developed to prepare CNAs for certification as a home health aide by the State of California. This certification allows the home health aide to function as an entry-level worker on a healthcare team in a home health agency. The curriculum is structured to provide theory and practical application of knowledge and skill needed to function as a home health aide.
Program Outline
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HHA 101 |
Introduction to Aide and Agency Role |
2 |
00 |
2 |
|
HHA 102 |
Interpretation of Medical & Social Needs of Clients |
5 |
00 |
5 |
|
HHA 103 |
Personal Care Services |
5 |
15 |
20 |
|
HHA 104 |
Nutrition |
5 |
3 |
8 |
|
HHA 105 |
Cleaning and Care Tasks in the Home |
3 |
2 |
5 |
|
Totals |
|
20 |
20 |
40 |
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Use verbal and written communications specific to Home Health Aide.
- Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities specific to Home Health Aide.
- Perform physical comfort and safety functions specific to Home Health Aide
- Provide personal patient care.
- Perform patient care procedures.
- Apply principles of nutrition.
- Provide care for geriatric patients.
- Apply the principles of infection control specific to Home Health Aide.
- Provide bio-psycho-social support
- Perform supervised organizational functions, following the patient plan of care.
- Assist with rehabilitative activities.
- Perform home health-care services
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Course Descriptions
HHA 101: Introduction to Aide and Agency Role
The purpose of this unit is to acquaint the student with the practice of home health care. The topics to be covered include: (a) federal and state regulations governing home health aides, (b) purpose of home health care and roles of members of the home health care team, (c) the role and responsibility of the home health aides as a member of the team, and (d) communication with clients, families, team members, and community agencies.
HHA 102: Interpretation of Medical and Social Needs of Clients
The purpose of this unit is to examine physical changes, developmental needs, and common disease processes found in the home health care client. The impact of illness on the client’s and family’s physical, emotional, and psychological health is also examined. The importance of client and family rights and privacy are emphasized. Effects of terminal illness on the family unit and the role of the HHA in providing a caring and supportive environment are discussed.
HHA 103: Personal Care Services
The purpose of this unit is to provide the CNA with expanded knowledge of safety and personal care as it is delivered in the home. Personal care skills, body mechanics, safety and emergency procedures are reviewed, and methods to improve and adapt these procedures for the home care client are presented.
HHA 104: Nutrition
The purpose of this unit is to examine the dietary requirements of the client, respecting budgetary, environmental, and personal resources. This module includes the food pyramid and common therapeutic diets as planned and prepared in the home setting.
HHA 105: Cleaning and Care Tasks in the Home
The purpose of this unit is to provide learning experiences for the HHA that will enable them to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for the home care client. Consideration for the client, the client’s home, and family is emphasized. This unit presents information on environmental safety as well as procedures and guidelines for completing household tasks.
Graduation Requirements
The candidate for a certificate of completion must:
- Complete all 40 hours of lecture and lab instruction.
- Complete all classes with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 70% (on a scale of 1-100 percent).
- Meet all applicable clinical, clerical, classroom, and laboratory skill proficiency standards.
- Complete all clinical and externship requirements and hours, and receive satisfactory evaluations.
Upon enrollment in the HHA program, the school and student shall complete and submit the an Initial Application (CDPH 283D) to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
Once the student has completed our CDPH-approved training program, the school will submit a Home Health Aide Certification List (CDPH 183) indicating you have successfully completed the training and exam.