Course
Home Health Aide: Scope and Responsibilities
Contact Hours Awarded: 1
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Course Overview
Author: Marybeth Anderson Keppler, RN, BSN, OCN, M.Ed
Intended for the LPN/LVN, RN, and APRN working in home health settings, this course is designed to help nurses better understand the scope of practice and role responsibilities of home health aides. Concepts covered include teamwork, delegation, and communication strategies, as well as defining various terms relevant to the field of home health care in the United States. Different members of the healthcare team are also covered, as well as their roles in providing home care services.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Home Health Care Concepts
- Home Health Aides
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Teamwork, Delegation, and Communication
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Home Health Aide: Scope and Responsibilities. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Discuss the role of the home health aide.
- Recognize the value of the home health aide in bridging the gap for patients and caregivers.
- Describe how nurses can collaborate effectively with home health aides to optimize care results.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: October 16, 2027
Course Offering: #517