The Certified Caregiver’s role will focus on the geriatric population in assisted living facilities. Topics to be taught include overview of the assisted living facility; legal and ethical issues; communication; infection control; nutrition; safety and emergency procedures; health and social service needs; caring for cognitively impaired residents, medication management; and basic caregiver skills. Basic caregiving skills based upon the concepts above will be reinforced through online work and skills lab. Students completing this course will be prepared to take the knowledge examination for certification by the Arizona Board of Nursing’s Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers (NCIA/ALFM).
Prerequisites
Reading proficiency as established by District Policy
MAT 100 (or higher) with a grade of "C" or better, or Mathematic placement as established by District Policy.
Additional Requirements
Food Handler’s Certificate valid in Arizona
Student must be at least 18 years of age by the first day of class.
- CPR Certification: Concurrent enrollment in EMT 121 or a current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider CPR card.
- Drug Screening: Negative urine drug screen.
- Tuberculosis Clearance: Proof of TB immunization or a clear chest X-ray within the last 6 months.
- Immunizations: Proof of MMR and Hepatitis B immunizations or signed declination form. COVID-19 and/or influenza immunizations may also be required by clinical site policy.
Fingerprint Clearance: Fingerprinting for DPS/FBI background checks. Students must obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
1. Identify the physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of different care recipients.
2. Provide safe and effective assistance with activities of daily living.
3. Effectively communicate with clients and their families.
4. Employ proper hygiene and infection control measures.
5. Explain principles of medication administration and client care considerations.
6. Describe measures to promote safe medication administration in home health and assisted living settings.
7. Employ skills in basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
8. Identify and report changes in client condition.
9. Manage stress and maintain professional boundaries.
10. Analyze legal, ethical, moral, and professional standards and relevant regulations within the healthcare field.