DIRECT CARE WORKER CERTIFICATE- M085

DIRECT CARE WORKER CERTIFICATE- M085

CONTACT

Rebecca Lewis 413.552.2426, rlewis@hcc.edu

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Direct Care Worker Certificate prepares students to perform the responsibilities of both a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and a Home Health

Aide (HHA). Under the supervision of a Registered

Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Direct Care Workers help patients with their healthcare needs in a variety of settings: nursing homes,

hospitals, hospices, adult day care centers, primary care, pediatrics, rehabilitation centers, assisted

living facilities, or at the patient¡¯s home. Direct

Care Workers help fulfill basic quality of life needs

for those who need help due to illness, disability

or infirmity. The certificate combines specialized

COURSE TITLE

training that meets both state and federal standards with academic coursework that students

need to successfully compete for entry level positions in health care.

Aide Certification

Upon completion of this degree students will be

able to:

Explain the role of professionalism in health care

and how it relates to patient care in both home

and facility settings

Identify and Explain the primary role/responsibilities of a direct care worker and how this applies to

various care settings

Successfully pass clinical and written state exam

for HTH 210 CNA course

Successfully pass written exam for Home Health

COURSE

NUMBER

Identify and Apply principles of cultural competence to direct patient/person care

Understand how to work with individuals with dementia and related behaviors in both home and

facility settings

Explain the role of electronic medical records in

patient care.

PREREQUISITES

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

ANT 114

Professional Etiquette

BUS 112

Computer Applications

BUS 115

Introduction to the Study of Aging

GRT 110

Introduction to Health Careers

HTH 101

Alzheimer¡¯s Disease and Other Dementia-Related Disorders

HTH 105

Principles of Electronic Health Records for Direct Care Workers

HTH 109

Medical Terminology

HTH 114

Field Experience

HTH 210

GRT 110 previously or concurrently; successful CORI/SORI (see notes) and proof of immunization prior to enrollment; mandatory orientation prior to start of course.

Permission of Health Services

Home Health Aide Supplemental

HTH 216

Completion of HTH 210 with a grade of C- or higher

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Understanding Diversity and Valuing Similarities (B)

Eligibility for ENG 101Pre/Corequisite: HTH 210

TOTAL CREDITS

Students must be ENG 101 eligible in order to complete this certificate.

HTH 210, Field Experience: Documentation of current successful CORI/SORI background check is

required.

** Criminal Offense Record Act (CORI), Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI)**

Foundations of Health students enrolled in the HTH 210 Field Experience or applying for Selective Programs are required to complete a CORI/SORI background check prior to the end of the Add/Drop period

each semester. A positive finding may prevent students from successfully completing the HTH 210 Field

Experience course, applying for Selective Programs, or graduating with a Foundations of Health Degree

CREDITS

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due to clinical site requirements. The College policy can be found in the Student Handbook.

Inability to attend orientation for the HTH 210 course and meet requirements for clinical orientation

and placement will result in Administrative Withdrawal from HTH 210. There is a SEPARATE CORI/SORI

application you must complete online if you have lived outside of the state of Massachusetts in the past

10 years; failure to disclose all relevant information may result in an inability to complete the HTH 210

course. Out of state CORI/SORI fees vary. If you have had legal issues in the past or have any legal aff airs

pending, you must contact the dean of Health and Natural Sciences.

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