HHA 1090 - Home Health Aide Foundation Skills: Personal Care Attendant
1credit hour(s)Pre- or corequisite:HLTH 1003 This course provides core foundational skills and knowledge for the role of Personal Care Attendant as defined by the NM Department of Health. Topics include patient positioning, ambulation and transfers; bathing, grooming and dressing; toileting; communication and cultural issues; nutrition and meal planning; documentation, legal and ethical issues; care of special populations; overview of common chronic and acute conditions; and clean, safe and healthy environments.