Health Care Aide

Stratford's Health Care Aide course is designed to teach students about the fundamental tasks performed by a health care aide and how they are applied in a variety of settings.

In general, health care aides help to provide basic care to individuals of all ages and abilities who require assistance in their daily activities. This can include assisting with daily tasks such as getting ready for the day, eating, organizing, cleaning, and planning appointments. Health care aides can work in private homes or residential and medical facilities.

This comprehensive course covers a number of important topics specifically designed for distance learning and can be completed in as little as six months.

Enrol today and start gaining valuable information about this rewarding career field.

Health Care Aide Module 1
Medical Terminology
• Basic Word Structure
• The Skeletal and Muscular Systems
• The Cardiovascular System
• The Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
• The Respiratory System
• The Digestive and Endocrine Systems
• The Urinary and Reproductive Systems
• The Nervous System
• The Integumentary System and Special Senses
• Glossary of Medical Terms

Health Care Aide Module 2
Health Care Part 1
• Careers in Health Care
• Current Health Care Systems and Trends
• Ethical and Legal Responsibilities
• Medical Terminology
• Medical Math

Health Care Aide Module 3
Health Care Part 2
• Organization of the Human Body
• Structure and Function of the Human Body
• Growth and Development
• Body Mechanics
• Infection Control
• Environmental Safety
• Lifestyle Management
• Professionalism

Health Care Aide Module 4
Health Care Part 3
• The Patient as an Individual
• The Communication Process
• Written Communication
• Computers and Technology in Health Care
• Documentation and Medical Records
• Physical Assessment
• Emergency Procedures
• Controlling Health Care Costs
• Performance Improvement and Customer Service
• Job Leads and the Resume
• Interview, Portfolio, and Application
• Successful Employment Strategies

Health Care Aide Module 5
Providing Home Care
• The Home Care System and Care Team
• Communication and Cultural Diversity
• Infection Prevention, Safety and Body Mechanics
• Emergency Care and Disaster Preparation
• Physical, Psychological, and Social Health
• Common Chronic and Acute Conditions
• Human Development and Aging
• Positioning, Transfers, and Ambulation
• Medications and Technology in Home Care
• Rehabilitation and Restorative Care
• Clients with Disabilities
• Mental Health and Mental Illness
• New Mothers, Infants, and Children
• Dying, Death, and Hospice
• Meal Planning, Shopping, Preparation and Storage
• Managing Time, Energy, and Money
• Caring for Yourself and Your Career

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This educational program is an introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge necessary for the vocational application of this subject. Completion of this program does not fulfill the legal requirements of particular provincial licenses or certifications, which may require additional training or apprenticeships. One or more of the course subjects/textbooks may vary as courses are updated.