INITIAL REQUIRED TRAINING

24-Hour Pre-Service Home Care Aide Training

Initial training for new Home Care Aides, including supervised competency components.

24 planned hours6 modules35 / 35 video lessons available
01Introduction to Home Care and Professionalism2 planned hours • 7 topics
  1. 1.1Course Introduction
  2. 1.2Glam Healthcare Inc. Orientation
  3. 1.3Agency policies
  4. 1.4The Role of the Home Care Aide
  5. 1.5Professionalism, Ethics, and Work Ethic
  6. 1.6Basic Medical Terminology
  7. 1.7Putting it all together
02Communication and Documentation3 planned hours • 5 topics
  1. 2.1Module 2.0 Introduction
  2. 2.2Effective Communication Skills
  3. 2.3Communicating with Diverse Populations
  4. 2.4Observation, Reporting, and Documentation
  5. 2.5HIPAA and Maintaining Client Confidentiality
03Safety and Emergency Preparedness4 planned hours • 5 topics
  1. 3.1Basic Hygiene and Infection Control Practices
  2. 3.2Home Safety and Fall Prevention
  3. 3.3Environmental and Personal Safety Precautions
  4. 3.4Emergency Procedures
  5. 3.5Client Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
04Basic Health and Personal Care7 planned hours • 8 topics
  1. 4.14.0 Introduction (P.E.R.S.O.N.)
  2. 4.2Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  3. 4.3Positioning, Transfer Techniques, and Body Mechanics
  4. 4.4Assisting with Mobility and Adaptive Equipment
  5. 4.5Assistance with Self-Administered Medications (within applicable scope)
  6. 4.6Vital Signs and Monitoring
  7. 4.7Nutrition, Hydration, and Meal Preparation
  8. 4.8Skin Care and Pressure Injury Prevention
05Specialized Care Topics5 planned hours • 6 topics
  1. 5.15.0 Introduction Specialized Care Topics
  2. 5.25.1 Mandatory Dementia Training
  3. 5.35.2 Mental Health and Emotional Support
  4. 5.45.3 Chronic Illnesses
  5. 5.55.4 Death and Dying
  6. 5.65.5 Client Rights and Promoting Independence
06Practical Skills and Competency Evaluation3 planned hours • 4 topics
  1. 6.16.0 Introduction
  2. 6.2Hands-on Practice and Demonstration
  3. 6.3Review and Q&A
  4. 6.4Competency Evaluation
Important training and scope information

Practical demonstrations and competency assessment require supervisor verification. Video watching alone is not proof of hands-on proficiency.