This program is designed to prepare the student to enter the work force as a home attendant or home health aide. The program content provides instruction in services that assist in maintaining maximum independence and safety in the home environment. The student will learn purposes and functions of long-term care facilities, communication, respecting resident rights, employability skills, legal and ethical responsibilities, infection control, emergencies and accident prevention, fire safety and disaster preparedness, promoting resident’s independence, organization, observation and charting, and personal care needs.

HHA Program Outcome Competencies

After this course student will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and health occupations.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Home Health Aide’s legal and ethical responsibility including HIPAA.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts.
• Recognize and practice safety and security procedures.
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations including BLS-CPR.
• Recognize and practice infection control procedures.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Demonstrate employability skills.
• Apply basic math and science skills.
• Apply principles of nutrition.
• Assist with rehabilitative activities.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

HIV 106 HIV/AIDS Seminar (4-hour Lecture)

This course will provide students with important information concerning HIV/AIDS, the history and development of the disease, procedures and protocols required for the caring of the AIDS patient, stages of the carrier, expectations and other important information.

HHA 101 Home Health Care – Foundation of Patient Care (4-hour Lecture)

TThis course introduces the students in the home health care services, the history and purpose of the home care, and the role of the Home Health Aide, the care team and care plan, professionalism, and the legal and ethical aspects. In addition, the course includes the foundation of patient care, communication techniques, infection control, safety and body mechanics, as well as medical emergencies and disaster guidelines.

HHA 102 Understanding your clients (7-hours lecture)

This course focuses in the aspects of culture and family: basic human needs, cultural differences, and families; the body systems, common disorders/observing and reporting; the human development, stages/common disorders, aging, death, and hospice care.