Personal Care Aide Training Program

Personal Care Aides must complete a 40 hour training program before caring for patients.

This course consists of 16 chapters, each with a short quiz at the end. You must successfully complete each quiz before you will be able to move onto the next chapter.  You will be able to go back and review a session and retake a quiz.

The system will require you to view each chapter in its entirety before being able to take a quiz.

The system will track your progress.  Once all chapters and final exam are successfully completed, you must the notify the VAHC office (804-285-8636 or email [email protected]) . VAHC staff will verify the successful completion and a certificate of completion for the 32 hour program with sent to the agency that registered you for the program.

You must then reach out to that agency and they will provide the last 8 hours of training to include skills competency assessment and any onboarding requirements.  Employer should issue you a certificate for those 8 hours.  Both certificates must be filed with your employee records.

CLICK HERE to register for this course.

 

 

Course Details

Introduction
Welcome
Instructions
Module 1: Physical & Biological Aspects of Aging: Cardiovascular changes, Respiratory changes & Urinary System changes
Cardiovascular Changes
Cardiovascular- Quiz
Respiratory Changes
Respiratory- Quiz
Urinary System Changes
Urinary System- Quiz
Chapter Module 2: Physical & Biological Aspects of Aging: Nervous System changes, Musculoskeletal changes & Integumentary (skin) changes
Nervous System Changes
Nervous System- Quiz
Musculoskeletal Changes
Musculoskeletal - Quiz
Integumentary (Skin) System Changes
Integumentary (Skin) - Quiz
Module 3: Physical & Biological Aspects of Aging: Endocrine System changes & Reproductive changes
Endocrine System Changes
Endocrine System - Quiz
Reproductive System
Reproductive System - Quiz
Module 4: Psychological Aspects of Aging: Physical & Emotional Needs of the Aging Population
Psychological Aspects of Aging: Physical & Emotional Needs of the Aging Population
Caring for the Terminally Ill and Dying Clients
Psychological Aspects - Chapter Quiz
Module 5: Critical Situations in Which Aides may be Involved
New Critical Situations in Which Aides may be Involved
What Does Abuse Look Like
Caring for Clients with Developmental Disabilities
Caring for Clients with Mental Illness
Caring for Clients with Cancer
Caring for Clients with HIV/AIDS
Caring for Pediatric Clients
HIPAA
New Critical Situations- Chapter Quiz
Module 6: Types of Physical Disabilities or Handicaps
Physical Disabilities or Handicaps
Physical Disabilities or Handicaps: Quiz
Module 7: Body Mechanics
Body Mechanics
Body Mechanics - Quiz
Module 8: Limitations on Personal Care Aide's Activities; Assisting with Eating, Assisting with Dressing, Mouth Care, Hair Care & Bathing
Limitations/Assisting w/ADLs
Limitations/Assisting w/ADLs - Quiz
Module 9: Beds and Elimination
Beds and Elimination
Beds and Elimination - Quiz
Module 10: Goals of Personal Care, Vital Signs(Pulse, respirations & Blood Pressure)
Goals of Personal Care, Vital Signs
Comfort, Rest and Pain Management
Goals of Personal Care, Vital Signs - Quiz
Module 11: Prevention of Skin Breakdown
Prevention of Skin Breakdown
Prevention of Skin Breakdown - Quiz
Module 12: Care of the Home & Personal Belongings: Hoousekeeping, Cleaning Equipment, Laundry, Kitchen, Household Emergencies
Home/Personal Belongings
Communicable Disease and Infection Control
Home/Personal Belongings - Quiz
Module 13: Common Types of Accidents, Accident Prevention & Typical Hazards in the Home
Accidents & Hazards
Accidents & Hazards - Quiz
Module 14: Ways to Safety-Proof the Home, Policies & Procedures Regarding Accidents, Limitations & Techniques of Simple First Aid
Ways to Safety Proof the Home
Basic First Aide and Emergency Care
Safety-Proof - Chapter Quiz
Module 15: Importance of Nutrition, General Concets of Meal Planning, Normal Diets, Special Diets, Food Purchasing, Preparation, Storage & Sanitation
Food, Nutrition, Meal Prep
Dehydration
Food, Nutrition, Meal Prep - Quiz
Module 16: Documentation Requirements: The Aide Record; Requirements & Importance
Documentation Requirements
FINAL EXAM
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