Online Appointment
Principles of Caregiving
LEVEL I CAREGIVING FUNDAMENTALS
LEVEL II AGING AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
LEVEL III DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
LEVEL I CAREGIVING FUNDAMENTALS
Class Curriculum:
- Roles and Responsibilities within the Agency / Community
- Roles and Responsibilities of Direct Care Workers (DCWs)
- Direct Care Services and Programs in Arizona
- Service Settings
- Philosophy of Providing Direct Care and Support
- Ethical and Legal Behavior
- Legal Terms and Definitions
- Distinction Between Laws and Ethics
- Avoiding Legal Action
- Ethical Principles
- Client Rights
- Direct Care Worker Rights
- Confidentiality (HIPAA)
- Adult and Child Abuse
- Advance Directives
- Do Not Resuscitate ORDER (DNR)
- Communication and Cultural Competency
- Components of Effective Communication
- Communication Styles
- Barriers to Communication
- Therapeutic Communication
- Respectful Communication
- Communicating with Individuals with Disabilities
- A Guide to Wheelchair Etiquette
- People First Language
- Cultural Competency
- Awareness of Cultural Differences
- Different Cultures in Arizona
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Job Management Skills and Self-Care
- Stress Management
- Time Management and Organization
- Maintaining Healthy Professional Boundaries
- Principles of Body Mechanics
- Safety Tips
- Observing, Reporting, and Documenting
- Purpose and Importance of Observing and Reporting
- Observing and Monitoring
- Care Plans and Support Plans
- Reporting
- Documenting
- Infection Control
- The Spread of Diseases and Prevention
- Common Bloodborne Pathogens
- Other Common Conditions
- Policies and Guidelines of Saftey Precautions
- Procedures for preventing Infection Contol
- PPE
- Nutrition and Food Preparation
- Basic Nutrition
- Menu Planning
- Food Saftey
- Special Dietary Needs and Diets
- Menu and Shopping Tips
- Fire, Safety, and Emergency Procedures
- Emergency Planning
- Medical Emergencies
- Incident Falls
- Fire Saftey
- Home Environment Maintenance
- Supplies
- Cleaning
- Laundry
- Bed Making
- Cultural and Religious Issues
- Required by the State of Arizona for all DCW
- A total of 15 classroom hours
LEVEL II AGING AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
Principles of Caregiving
LEVEL II AGING AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
Class Curriculum:
- Body Systems: Function, Changes with Aging, and
- Working with People with Developmental Disabilities
- Role and Requirements of the Division of Developmental Disabilities
- Support Planning
- Abuse and Neglect
- Incident Reporting
- Daily Living
- Positive Behavior Support
Class Fee:
$150.00 per person ($125 Training/ Testing $25 Materials)
- Optional coursework, based on DCW employer’s job requirements or job placement
- A total of 15 Classroom hours
LEVEL III DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Principles of Caregiving
LEVEL III DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Class Curriculum:
- Chronic Diseases and Physical Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Introduction to Human Development
- The 4 Developmental Disabilities
- Sensory Integration Challenges
- General Guidelines for Working with People with Disabilities
- Psychological of Physical and Emotional Needs of Individuals
- Person-Centered Approach
- Department of Economic Security – M.V.V.
- Individual Rights
- Self-Determination
- Person-First Language
- Positive Relationships
- Professional Relationships
- Roles and Requirements of the Division of Developmental Disabilities
- Role of the Division of Developmental Disabilities
- Attendant Care
- Documentation and reporting requirements
- DCW Activities restricted
- Supervisory and monitoring requirements for Attendant Care and Housekeeping
- Support Planning
- Goal Planning
- Individual Support Plans
- Basics of Support Plans
- Roles and Responsibilities of Team Members
- Abuse and Neglect
- Reporting abuse and neglect
- Responding to abuse and neglect
- Incident Reporting
- Types of Incident
- Incident Reporting
- Daily Living
- Meal Assistance
- Assistance with Medication Self-Administration
- Personal care
- Bathing, Dressing, and Grooming
- Oral Hygiene
- Toileting and Using the Restroom
- Transferring
- Turning and Positioning
- Positive Behavior Support
- Understanding Behavior
- The Role of the Direct Care Worker in Positively Supporting Behavior
- Techniques for Effective Support
- Required course work for all DCW employees in the state of Arizona
- A total of 15 classroom hours