Introduction to Adult/Family Care Homes in North Carolina

Introduction to Adult/Family Care Homes in North Carolina

The course "Introduction to Adult/Family Care Homes" is designed for caregiving staff in North Carolina. The course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of adult and family care homes. It will cover the different aspects of these care homes, including the services provided, the purpose and main functions of Adult/Family Care Homes (ACH/FCH) available to aging and disabled persons, some of the requirements to providing services, and team building and collaboration within these settings.

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Overview

Details
  • Lessons: 8
  • Number of tests: 3
  • Hours: 1.0 hours
  • Students who are studying this course: 220
What you will learn
  • Understand the differences between Adult Care Homes and Family Care Homes
  • Learn and apply the philosophy of residential social models
  • The working environment of Adult/Family Care Homes
  • The various health care team members you will work with
  • Services, challenges, and opportunities in care homes

Lessons

    • Introduction to Adult/Family Care HomesIntroduction to Adult/Family Care Homes
    • 5 mins
    • Philosophy- Residential Social ModelsPhilosophy- Residential Social Models
    • 4 mins
    • Meeting Residents' NeedsMeeting Residents' Needs
    • 4 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Physical Environment - Residents' Rooms, Admission, Transfer, and DischargePhysical Environment - Residents' Rooms, Admission, Transfer, and Discharge
    • 4 mins
    • Care Team MembersCare Team Members
    • 8 mins
    • Services in a Care HomeServices in a Care Home
    • 3 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Challenges in a Care HomeChallenges in a Care Home
    • 3 mins
    • Opportunities in a Care HomeOpportunities in a Care Home
    • 3 mins
    • Exam- Introduction to Adult/Family Care Homes in North Carolina Exam- Introduction to Adult/Family Care Homes in North Carolina
    • 15 mins

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