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DH
Special Services
Independent Study Programs
For more information contact Debbie
Hommel, ACC, CTRS at debbiehommel@comcast.net
Developing
an Individualized Visit Program
NCCAP
approved 7 contact hours
Program # 00035
Course
Requirements : Take the provided pretest, read the book "Time
Well Spent : A Manual for Visiting Older Adults" by Gayle
Allen Burket, 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 define the importance of creating a
structured and individualized 1-1 program for residents who do
not participate in group activities. The participant will be introduced
to specific 1-1 approaches which are tailored to the functional
needs and losses of the elderly population. The reading will also
introduce how to develop and manage a volunteer program which
will support the 1-1 program.
Topic areas discussed in the text:
The Importance of 1-1 Visits Creating and Using Visit Kits
Adapting Visits to the Needs of Older Adults
Special Approaches for Residents who are depressed, not feeling
well, withdrawn, disoriented, or has physicial problems (vision,
hearing and communication losses)
Setting up a Visit Program
Volunteer Visitors Monitoring Visits
Involving Family and Staff in the Visit Program Course
Content meets NCCAP Body of Knowledge Topic areas 3, 5, 6, 7,
10, 11, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 23, 28.
$79.95 for workshop and includes "Time Well Spent" book
($30.00 retail value)
Includes shipping.
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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