Home Health Aide (HHA) Course Objective and Curriculum
The Home Health Aide (HHA) is a course trains students to work as home aides providing basic nursing & personal care for patients, elderly people and people with disabilities. Besides, HHAs are also trained to support nurses and other healthcare professionals. The HHA training lays emphasis on ensuring that the comfort and safety of the patient are kept in mind at all times.
The Home Health Aide (HHA) course curriculum covers the following topics:
Basic human anatomy & physiology
Understanding a patient’s needs
Caring for the visually impaired
Daily care of a patient
Feeding a patient
Basic nursing skills
Understanding body mechanics
Fall prevention care and restraints
Communication with patients and their careers
General health & hygiene
Special skin care for pressure sores
Role of a patient care assistant
Bathing a patient
Administering drugs as per prescriptions
Disposal of medical waste
Patient handling, lifting, and moving patients
Emergency first aid
JOB/WORK LOCATION
Individual/Private Homes
Old age homes
Nursing homes
Hospitals
DESCRIPTION
Provide basic personal care especially for elderly and paralyzed patients in home settings
Provide personal care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming of patient
Monitor or report changes in health status of patient
Help patients in their daily tasks and prescribed exercises
Administer prescribed medication on time
Maintain a safe environment for the patient