LABORATORY OF FUNDAMENTALS OF HOME HEALTH CARE

Catalog description

This laboratory course is designed for the student to put in practice the introductory knowledge and skills to the world of home health care. The student practices the basic skills that a health caregiver performs at home. These include assisting in everything related to personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination processes, infection control, documentation management, prevention of falls, change of positions to prevent ulcers, vital signs, medication, and providing emotional support in the end -of-life phase. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking and customer care skills in a holistic, humanistic and innovative way. The course integrates learning through demonstrations and simulation technology. Communication and ethics and diversity skills are also developed.