Personal Care Worker

Personal Care Worker is a 40 hour non-credit certificate course preparing participants for entry-level employment as personal care workers in a health care setting. Responsibilities include personal care of the client, maintaining a safe environment,and understanding legal and ethical consideration regarding healthcare. This will be achieved through a combination of theory time and laboratory skills practice.
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Date:
2012-08
Primary Material Type:
Reference Material
Institution:
Western Technical College
Project Name:
Bridges2Healthcare
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:
Personal Care Worker, Personal Healthcare Assistant

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Comfort Keepers, Bethany St. Joseph, Fossnow Family Homes, Gemini Cares
Industry Sector:
Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
Occupation:
Personal Care and Service Occupations -- Personal and Home Care Aides (39-9021)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type:
  • Non-Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
40 Hours
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Note:
SME review of curriculum by Nursing Assistant Faculty.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None
Course Note:
Personal Care Worker #47-510-402-13 Non-Credit

Copyright / Licensing

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Creative Commons License
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