HLTH3351 - Kupuna @ Home Level I: Personal Care Assistant

Course Description

The Schmieding curriculum was developed by the Schmieding Center in Arkansas and adapted by the Kupuna Education Center to train home care workers. There are 3 levels of training plus a dementia unit and each level builds on the training of the previous level. Students receive classroom instruction, skills demonstration, and practice. To receive a KCC certificate, students must have a cumulative score of 80% or above on all assigned work and exams and give a successful return demonstration of required skills. Upon successful completion of each level of training, the student will receive a certificate from KCC which may be used to apply for employment at home care agencies or to increase their skill in caring for their own family elders.To apply call 734-9108 and attend Orientation. Level I: Elder Pal Students who successfully complete the 25 hour Elder Pal level of training achieve a level of competency appropriate for providing care to individuals in need of supervision and minimal assistance with activities of daily living. Elder Pal graduates are trained to provide age appropriate companionship, safety and support in the home or assisted living setting. Students receive classroom instruction and skills demonstration and practice. Prerequisites: 18 years or older, successful application. Course Fee includes Student Workbook, DVD and loaned textbook.

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