The Certified Caregiver’s role will focus on the geriatric population in assisted living facilities. Topics to be taught include overview of the assisted living facility; legal and ethical issues; communication; infection control; nutrition; safety and emergency procedures; health and social service needs; caring for cognitively impaired residents, medication management; and basic caregiver skills. Basic caregiving skills based upon the concepts above will be reinforced through online work and skills lab. Students completing this course will be prepared to take the knowledge examination for certification by the Arizona Board of Nursing’s Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers (NCIA/ALFM).
Prerequisites
NUR 100 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Additional Requirements
1. Current LNA license through AZBN.
2. Must have worked as a CNA/LNA at least 6 months, have no outstanding complaints or restrictions on CNA/LNA certification.
3. Must be 18 years of age at the start of the class.
4. Present proof of current DPS Fingerprint Clearance.
5. Present proof of TB immunization or chest x-ray; and
6. Present proof of MMR, Hep B, and COVID immunization or have an approved waiver.
7. Drug screen.
8. Submit documentation of prerequisite completion along with the completed Proof of Prerequisites Form to the Records and Registration Office prior to registration.
1. Identify the physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of different care recipients.
2. Provide safe and effective assistance with activities of daily living.
3. Effectively communicate with clients and their families.
4. Employ proper hygiene and infection control measures.
5. Explain principles of medication administration and client care considerations.
6. Describe measures to promote safe medication administration in home health and assisted living settings.
7. Employ skills in basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
8. Identify and report changes in client condition.
9. Manage stress and maintain professional boundaries.
10. Analyze legal, ethical, moral, and professional standards and relevant regulations within the healthcare field.