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