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DH
Special Services
Independent Study Programs
For more information contact Debbie
Hommel, ACC, CTRS at debbiehommel@comcast.net
Creating
a Caring Environment
NCCAP Approved
4.5 Hours
Course Requirements : Take
the provided pretest, read the book "In Search of the Starfish
: Creating a Caring Environment" by Hart, Primm & Cranisky, and
take the provided post test . You may mail or fax your materials
to DH Special Services. Once the materials are received and a
passing grade is determined, your certificate will be mailed to
you. If you are in need of the certificate sooner, a copy can
be faxed to you and the original mailed.
Course Content: The reading
will introduce the student to the concepts of caring and kindness
as they impact upon quality of life and a caring environment.
Through training and greater understanding, all staff can contribute
toward creating caring communities which enable the elderly to
live life to the fullest. This text provides outlines for five
training programs which can be implemented with ease. The emphasis
is on person centered care and how to involve all members of the
team.
Topic areas discussed in the
text:
Benefits of a Caring Environment
Organizing a Training Program
Training # 1 : Making a Difference One by One
Training #2 : Dispelling the Myths: Understanding People with
Alzheimer's Disease
Training #3 : Understanding Vision and Hearing Loss
Training #4 : What Not to do in an Emergency
Training #5 Making Humor a Part of Your Program
The Gift of Touch
Taking Care of the Employees
Course Content meets NCCAP Body of Knowledge Topic areas 2, 4,
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 23, 26, 28..
NCCAP Approval # 29108-10
$53.95 which includes
the book "In Search of Starfish : Creating a Caring Environment"
(retail value $15.95)
To pay by check or money order - include
with this order form.
If you already own the book, the course is available at a reduced
fee and can be e-mailed to you. Email for information.
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