HLTH3320 - ARCH for RNs/LPNs

Kapiolani Community College - CECS

Course Description

This 24 hour course is designed for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) with a current and valid license. The course prepares the Adult Residential Care Home (ARCH) caregiver to become familiar with the Hawaii Administrative Rules, Title 11, Chapter 100.1, which establishes minimum standards and requirements for the licensure of the ARCH.

The student will learn the basic requirements to successfully operate an ARCH and will include the expectations of record keeping for the ARCH business and ARCH residents by the Office of Health Care Assurance.

The course includes a review of common health disorders in the elderly population, proper nursing assessment, interventions and documentation. Focus will be on using the social model of care to provide individualized care and activities for the ARCH residents. Care provided will include the self-determination and the preservation of dignity for the rest-of-life care.

Students enrolling in this course are highly encouraged to attend all sessions. A Certificate of Participation is awarded when the course is successfully completed.

Learner Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program, students should be able to:

Understand the Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Title 11, Chapter 100.1, for the general requirements to operate the Adult Residential Care Home.
Demonstrate competence in maintaining ARCH/Resident Records according to the provisions of Title 11, Chapter 100.1.
Exhibit knowledge in accessing appropriate community resources for information and support of the ARCH resident and caregivers.
Develop a plan of care, including individualized activities for each ARCH resident with the knowledge of the residents' health disorder/condition.
Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate rest-of-life care for ARCH residents with emphasis on self determination and optimal care.

Notes

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE WAITLISTED FOR A CLASS, YOU WILL BE CONTACTED VIA EMAIL IF THERE IS AN OPENING. YOU WILL HAVE 48 HOURS FROM THE TIME OF THE EMAIL SENT TO ENROLL VIA THE LINK PROVIDED IN THE EMAIL. PLEASE ENSURE THE EMAIL ADDRESS ON YOUR ACCOUNT IS ONE THAT IS CHECKED REGULARLY/DAILY.

If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability, we may coordinate the accommodations you need. In that case, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in 'Ilima 107, ph. (808)734-9552, or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance. For students whose primary disability is Deaf or hard of hearing, contact the Kapi'olani Community College Deaf Center, ph. (808)734-9891 / (808)447-3141(VP) or email jfried@hawaii.edu .

Prerequisites

Current RN/LPN with valid license (you will be required to enter in your RN or LPN number prior to checking out online). Your license number will be verified with the local regulatory board.

Required: Students must purchase the course module from the Kapi‘olani Community College Bookstore before the first day of class.