"A Home Health Aide (HHA) may also be known as a Home Caregiver or Residential Assistant (RA). An HHA provides basic, personal care and health-related services to a variety of individuals (patients) who require more assistance than family and/or friends are able to provide. HHAs are part of a category of occupations that is commonly referred to as ""direct care workers."" The services/care that a Home Health Aide provides depends upon their specialty area.
If you've ever thought about becoming a home health aide, our in-depth curriculum could help you learn important fundamental, practical skills involved in a career as a home health aide. For each patient, an HHA is responsible for recording services performed, as well as the patient's condition and progress. They also record and report any changes in a patient's condition to the case manager or supervisor and also discuss observations with them."
Home Health Aide Module 1
Orientation to Home Care Part 1
Learning About Home Care
Suggestions for Success
Evaluation and Certification
The Home Care Industry
The Home Care Team
Developing Effective Communication Skills
Communicating with Your Client and Family Members
Understanding Your Client’s Needs
Helping Clients to Meet Their Needs
Stages of Normal Growth and Development
Home Health Aide Module 2
Orientation to Home Care Part 2
Understanding How the Body Works
Organization of the Human Body
Observing the Client
Observing the Pain
Reporting to the Agency
Incident Reports
Working With Ill and Disabled Clients
Effects of Illness on the Family
Reactions of the Client to Illness
Medical Terminology
Home Health Aide Module 3
Managing the Home Environment
Becoming Safety Conscious
Special Safety Considerations
Household Emergency Measures and Procedures
Developing a Work Plan
Cleaning Equipment and Supplies
Controlling Household Pets
Teaching Others
Measuring Food Energy
MyPlate Food Guide
Special Situations
Home Health Aide Module 4
Preventing Infection and Body Mechanics
Microorganisms
The Cycle of Infection
Preventing the Spread of Disease
Protecting Against Bloodborne Diseases
Sterilization and Disinfection
Using Good Body Mechanics
The Client in Bed
Helping the Client to Be Mobile
Using Assistive Devices
Infection Control
Home Health Aide Module 5
Bedmaking, Personal Care and Elimination
Types of Beds
Oral Hygiene
Bathing
Grooming
Range-of-Motion Exercises
Urinary Elimination
Bowel Elimination
Urinary and Bowel Elimination Problems
Caring for the Client
Standard Precautions and Medical Asepsis
Home Health Aide Module 6
Home Care Procedures
Urine and Stool Specimens
Sputum Specimens
Assisting Clients to Self-Monitor Blood Sugar Levels
Temperature and Pulse
Respirations and Measuring Blood Pressure
Medications
Oxygen Therapy
Intravenous Infusions
Dry Dressings
Promoting Circulation
Home Health Aide Module 7
Caring for Older Adults, Mothers, Infants, and Children
Facts About Older Adults
Adjusting to Growing Older
Safety and the Older Adult
Who Are the Caregivers
Elder Neglect and Abuse
The Postpartum Period
The Baby Blues
Caring for Infants
Working with Children
Discipline Versus Punishment
Home Health Aide Module 8
Clients with Mental Illness and Those Requiring Home Care
Mental Health
Mental Illness Treatment and Care
Substance Abuse
Infection Control
Home Health Aide Role
Cardiovascular Disease
Cancer
Cerebrovascular Accident
Alzheimer’s Disease
The Postoperative Client
Home Health Aide Module 9
Caring for the Client at the End of Life, Emergencies & Employment
Emotional Reactions to Death and Dying
Advance Directives and Hospice
Caring for the Dying Client
Preparing for Emergencies
Guidelines for Handling Emergencies
Locating Job Openings
Electronic Job Seeking
Certification
Supervision and Evaluation
Deciding to Leave Your Job
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Internet Connection
Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
Cookies MUST be enabled
Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
Adobe PDF Reader
QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
Cookies MUST be enabled
Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
Adobe PDF Reader
Apple QuickTime Media Player
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
Home Health Aide FAQs
To request more information, you can contact us via online chat, our website contact
form, or toll free at
1-855-201-6910.
Online courses are accessible 24/7/365 and self-paced, allowing you to progress at your own pace on your own schedule. They can be taken from anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. Classroom courses have a set schedule of the days and times the courses will be held, and you must attend during those specific times.
Find out if online learning is right for you by contacting our team of registration advisers. Our team is available to answer any of your questions about taking an online course before you commit to enrolling. We will walk you through what to expect to ensure you are making the right decision. You can contact a registration adviser today via online chat, our website contact
form, or toll free at
1-855-201-6910.
No, you are not required to have a diploma or higher education degree to enroll in an online course. However, some occupations may require minimum educational thresholds for employment or certification. For more information on your desired career requirements, please contact us via online chat, our website contact
form, or toll free at
1-855-201-6910
To take an online course, you will need to have access to an internet connection and an internet ready device such as a laptop, PC, or tablet. For course specific requirements, please visit the course page or contact a registration adviser today.
Our courses are developed with multiple formats including text, audio, video, and interactivity. Our courses also include multiple resources and tools which can include flashcards, games, activities, and more.
No, you can take the online courses from anywhere in the world.
We participate in several financial assistance options including third party funding, both military and non-military. To request more information on the financial assistance options available and check your eligibility, contact us via online chat, our website contact
form, or toll free at
1-855-201-6910.
Duration is the amount of time you will receive access to your course. Durations vary by course and range between 1 month and 12 months. If you complete your course before your duration ends you will continue to have access to your course until the duration period ends.
Many of our career training programs include certification vouchers. This means that at the successful completion of your course, at no additional charge, you will receive an exam voucher for the corresponding industry certification. This voucher will allow you to register and sit for the appropriate certification exam to obtain your industry credential.
Our online courses are open enrollment, so you can start immediately. If you are using any third-party funding to cover your course tuition, your start date may be a future date determined by your funding program.
Once enrolled, you will be assigned a client adviser who will provide you with customer and technical support. Your client adviser will supply you with your course access information, any needed materials, and be available to answer any questions you have during your training experience. They will regularly check-in with you to monitor your progress and assist you with staying on track. You will also be assigned to a course mentor who will provide curriculum support throughout your training. Your mentor is available to answer any questions you have on your course curriculum, will monitor your progress and understanding of the curriculum, and may give assignments or quizzes.
If you experience any trouble accessing your course including technical issues or lost login credentials, please contact your client adviser at
helpdesk@worldeducation.net.
We strive to provide a fully online experience for students however some of our training courses include physical materials or equipment. Courses that have materials shipped directly to students will be shipped within 7 business days of registration. Some training courses have material for different sections and these courses may require multiple shipments as you completed stages of your course.
Our goal for students is to successfully complete their training course and achieve their career goals. We understand that extenuating circumstances can interfere with your ability to complete your course in the duration given. Because of this we have free or low-cost extensions available for our courses upon request. To discuss or request an extension please contact your client adviser at
helpdesk@worldeducation.net.
Upon successful completion of your course and fulfillment of any outstanding financial obligations, you will receive your certificate of completion. Certificates are provided to you within 30 days of completion. Your certificate will validate the training course you completed with a stamp of completion.
Students that successfully complete our career training programs are assigned a career development adviser who will coordinate placement at a local externship or hands on opportunity. These opportunities are optional and may vary based on availability and occupation. Your career development adviser will also provide job search services such as: resume building, mock interviews, job opportunity resources, and more. Our professional enrichment courses do not come with a career adviser or career services.