Core Unit 1: Professionalism and the Direct Care Professionals
There are four sections in this course:
The goal of the core-training curriculum is to provide basic foundational knowledge and introduction to the direct care profession. Individuals must complete the Core training before taking any additional courses in the Prepare to Care: Iowa’s Direct Care and Support Curriculum. This Core training curriculum has six units and this is the first unit of the Core curriculum. Unit 1 focuses on professionalism for direct care professionals. There are learning activities, list of resources, and quiz at the end of this Unit. The learning activities will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in the course.
There are review questions at the end of each section. These review questions will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in these sections. There is a post-test at the end of the course.
A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course.
Intended Audience
The intended audience for this course is direct care professionals
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this part, you will be able to:
- Define direct care professional (DCP)
- Define terms related to this unit
- Discuss settings and populations in which direct care professionals work
- Discuss the types and levels of assistance that may be provided to.
- Discuss professional behavior and Code of Ethics for the DCP.
- Discuss Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Explain Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Apply guidelines for protecting the client’s confidentiality
- Explain how the DCP can maintain interpersonal, physical, and professional boundaries with person served
- Discuss the concept of role strain and how to handle when conflicting roles emerge while providing supports
- Identify professional boundaries in their role while providing support
- Identify attributes for success in their profession
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Analytical/Assessment Skills, Communication Skills, Community Dimensions of Practice Skills, Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Marcia Driscoll, RN
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Flash Player
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
October 31, 2012
Core Unit 2: Person-Centered Approach
There are 2 sections in this course:
- Section 1: Principles of Person-Center Approach
- Section 2: Implementation of Person-Centered Approach
There are learning activities, list of resources, and quiz at the end of each part of this unit. The learning activities will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in the course.
A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course.
Intended Audience
The intended audience for this course is direct care professionals.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of Unit 2, Section 1, you will be able to:
- Define terms related to the unit
- Define person-centered approach
- Discuss principles of a person-centered approach to services
- Identify how person-centered plans are created
- Discuss the ongoing need to promote independence and enhance or maintain existing skills of persons served
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Competencies identified
Analytical/Assessment Skills, Communication Skills, Community Dimensions of Practice Skills, Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Marcia Driscoll, RN
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Flash Player
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
October 31, 2012
Core Unit 3: Communication and Interpersonal Skills
There are 2 sections in this course:
- Section 1: Successful Communication in a Professional Manner
- Section 2: Assistive Devices and Difficult Communication
There are learning activities, list of resources, and quiz at the end of each part of this unit. The learning activities will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in the course.
A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course.
Intended Audience
The intended audience for this course is direct care professionals.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of Unit 3, Section 2, you will be able to:
- List types of communication
- Diagram the components of successful communication
- Discuss factors that can affect an individual’s communication
- Discuss strategies for communication that will build professional relationships with persons served.
- Describe communication approaches when persons served have hearing, sight or speech disabilities.
Upon completion of Unit 3, Section 2, you will be able to:
- Explain how assistive technology is used to ensure the safety of people with hearing, sight, and other impairments to communication.
- Discuss the direct care professional’s role related to using and maintaining assistive technology used by the person served.
- Discuss communication approaches for difficult situations
- Discuss when a supervisor or designee should be notified
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Competencies identified
Analytical/Assessment Skills, Communication Skills, Community Dimensions of Practice Skills, Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Marcia Driscoll, RN
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Flash Player
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
October 31, 2012
Core Unit 4: Infection Control
There are 2 sections in this course:
- Section 1: Factors that Increase the Risk of Infection
- Section 2: Preventing the Spread of Infections
There are learning activities, list of resources, and quiz at the end of each part of this unit. The learning activities will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in the course.
A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course.
Intended Audience
The intended audience for this course is direct care professionals.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of Unit 4, Section 1, you will be able to:
- Review terms related to infection control
- Explain the importance of infection control
- Identify the main phases of the cycle of infection
- Explain how germs can spread from one host to another
- Identify groups of people who are most vulnerable and susceptible to infection
- List the signs of infection
Upon Completion of Unit 4, Section 2, you will be able to:
- Describe the role of OSHA and CDC in disease prevention and transmission
- Explain Standard Precautions and its role in preventing the spread of infection
- Explain the importance of hand hygiene
- Identify the times when hand hygiene should be completed
- Compare and contrast handwash and handrub
- Demonstrate proper hand hygiene
- Discuss the use of disposable gloves in preventing the spread of infection
- Demonstrate putting on and taking off disposable gloves
- Discuss actions that the DCP can take that will help prevent the spread of infections
- Discuss the responsibilities of the employer and the DCP in meeting infection control guidelines
- Discuss appropriate actions to take when moving from a “dirty” area to a “clean” area
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Competencies identified
Analytical/Assessment Skills, Communication Skills, Community Dimensions of Practice Skills, Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Marcia Driscoll, RN
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Flash Player
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
October 31, 2012
Core Unit 5: Mobility Assistance and Worker Safety
There are 2 sections in this course:
- Section 1: Safe Patient Handling and DCPs
- Section 2: Body Mechanics for Moving Objects
There are learning activities, list of resources, and quiz at the end of each part of this unit. The learning activities will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in the course.
A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course.
Intended Audience
The intended audience for this course is direct care professionals.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of Unit 5, Section 1, you will be able to:
- Discuss components of safe patient handling (SPH)
- List risk factors that put DCP at risk for musculoskeletal injury
- Recognize environmental conditions that cause high risk to DCPs
- Discuss injuries of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in DCPs
- Discuss solutions for high-risk tasks
Upon Completion of Unit 5, Section 2, you will be able to:
- Apply rules of correct body mechanics for moving objects (not people)
- Describe methods to safely transport people who use wheelchairs
- Discuss general methods to safely transfer an individual using a gait belt
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Competencies identified
Analytical/Assessment Skills, Communication Skills, Community Dimensions of Practice Skills, Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Marcia Driscoll, RN
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Flash Player
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
October 31, 2012
Core Unit 6: Documentation
There is 1 section in this course:
There are learning activities, list of resources, and quiz at the end of each part of this unit. The learning activities will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in the course.
A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course.
Intended Audience
The intended audience for this course is direct care professionals.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of Unit 6, you will be able to:
- Discuss the importance of documentation
- Discuss responsibilities of the DCP related to making observations
- Discuss guidelines for proper documentation
- Explain the DCP’s responsibility in reporting incidents
- Identify potential consequences of improper of lack of observation, documentation and reporting
- Discuss confidentiality/HIPAA in documentation
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Competencies identified
Analytical/Assessment Skills, Communication Skills, Community Dimensions of Practice Skills, Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Marcia Driscoll, RN
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Flash Player
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
September 7, 2012