Safety and Emergencies

Course Description

In this course, we will discuss common injuries in the home and how to prevent them. Additionally, we will discuss possible emergencies you may encounter when working with clients in their homes.

What will be taught topics

• Identify common injuries in the home and describe how to prevent them
• Describe what to do in an emergency
• Describe how to administer first aid and when to call for help
• Describe what to do if you need to be evacuated
• Outline what should be included in a disaster kit
• Describe how you would stay safe in a disaster

Lesson list

• Introduction to Safety and Emergencies
• Injuries in the Home
• Emergencies
• First Aid
• Knowledge Review
• Disasters and Evacuations
• Exam - Safety and Emergencies