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Caregiver Training Course
The Assisted Living Caregiver Program is designed for individuals wanting to work in an Assisted Living home or center as a certified caregiver as mandated by the Arizona Department of Health Services. The Assisted Living Caregiver Program is divided into three subsections of Supervisory Care, Personal Care and Directed Care. It is designed to provide techniques in crisis intervention, medication administration, assisting residents with their activities of daily living, the coordination of, or provision of, intermittent nursing services, developing and implementing programs and services, including, personal care services provided to persons who are incapable of recognizing danger, summoning assistance, expressing need or making basic care decisions.Qualifications of a Caregiver
What is a Direct Care Worker?
A direct care worker provides services within assisted living facilities, group homes, and home health agencies. As a direct care worker you will be assisting residents with activities of daily living which may include; bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, mobility, transferring, and toileting.
The services provided by a direct care worker not only encompass the above listed activities, it also includes helping residents and resident family members cope with a variety of emotional needs.
Some common physical needs of an assisted living resident may include; assistance with activities of daily living, health monitoring, assistance with medication, reminders or cues to take care of oneself, and incontinence care.
Qualifications of a caregiver:
- 18 years of age or older
- Verification of completion of training from a training program that states the training in the level of service the assisted living facility is licensed to provide.
- A minimum of 3 months of health related experience
- Current CPR & First Aid certificate
- Documentation that verifies freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis (TB)
- Fingerprinting and a background check will be administered prior to employment
- Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Online Caregiver Training Program
Comprehensive Online Caregiver Certificate Program. This program is self-paced, interactive, easy to understand and affordable! Enroll Today!
Visit www.careandcompliance.com/arizona or call (602) 354-4330 for more information.
Tuition: $199 (All inclusive)
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Manager Training
This course is designed for individuals who have already completed the Caregiver Program and would like to become a Certified Manager of an Assisted Living Home or Center. After completion of this course students must also apply with the Arizona Board of Examiners of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers and pass the state board exam to become certified. This course will provide techniques in developing resident service plans, basic business practices, managing personnel, how and when to delegate authority, how to develop policies and procedures, in addition to offering an overview of the rules and regulations governing assisted living facilities.
Individuals in the assisted living industry without the intent of becoming a certified assisted living manager may find this course a beneficial addition to their educational portfolio.
Admission Requirement for Manager Training Course
- High School Diploma or G.E.D Equivalent
- At least 21 years of age
- Must provide proof of Caregiver Certification - with specialization of Supervisory Care, Personal Care and Directed Care.
This is a one day course starting at 8:30 am and ending by 5:00 pm.
For any additional questions please refer to our Course Catalog.
To enroll click here for the Enrollment Agreement.
Tuition: $125
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Medication Management Training
The Medication Management Training will provide instruction and training on the procedures for preparation and administration of medications. This program is taught by an RN and is designed to provide additional education to current caregivers looking for opportunities to expand their careers.
This course is four (4) hours in length. The tuition fee includes all training materials.
This training is co-sponsored by Korman Healthcare.
Medication Management Training Dates:
Currently there are no classes available for this program.
Tuition: $60
