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DH
Special Services
Independent Study Programs
For more information contact Debbie
Hommel, ACC, CTRS at debbiehommel@comcast.net
Quality
of Life for the Caregiver and Care Receiver
NCCAP Approved
4.5 Hours
Course Requirements : Take
the provided pretest, read the book "Traditions : Improving Quality
of Life in Caregiving" by Janelle Sellick, 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 concept that quality of life for the care giver
is as important as quality of life for the care receiver. Concepts
of quality of life, motivational factors in achieving quality
of life and means to ensure good quality of life for the care
giver as well as care giver will be reviewed. Specific methods
to adapt quality of life approaches for varying physical and cognitive
losses noted within the care receiver will be introduced as well.
Topic areas discussed in the
text:
Attitudes and Values Related to Quality of Life
Problem Solving and Planning for Quality of Life Activities
Motivational Strategies for Participation in Quality of Life Activities
Therapeutic Interventions for Quality of Life
Adapting Tasks and Activities for Success
Assessing Resources for Wellness
Course Content meets NCCAP Body of Knowledge Topic areas 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 21, 23.
NCCAP Approval # 29109-10
$53.95
which includes the book "Traditions : Improving Quality of
Life in Caregiving" (retail value $19.95)
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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