Assisted Living Caregiver

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

A. Course Objective:
Description:
The Assisted Living Caregiver Program, as approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers (NCIA Board) is a 62-hour program which includes 20 hours of eLearning and 42 hours of classroom & skill/lab hours. This program complies with AAC R4-33-703 and will provide students with the theory and skills required by the NCIA Board to practice as an Assisted Living Caregiver in the assisted living setting, and in some cases, home health agencies.
The curriculum covers the required critical areas including the orientation and overview of Assisted Living, Legal and Ethical Issues, Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Service Plans, Infection Control, Nutrition and Food Preparation, Fire, Safety, and Emergency Procedures, Facility Environment and Maintenance, Basic Caregiver Skills, Mental Health and Social Services, Care of the Cognitively Impaired Resident, Skills for Basic Restorative Services, and Medication Management. The practical hands-on skill development that will occur throughout the course in the AMTI skill labs is key to the Program’s success. Teaching methods encompass a variety of strategies, including hands-on practice, discussion, and videos, as well as computer-aided technology. AMTI’s instructors work in Assisted Living and/or own Assisted Living Homes or Centers in the metro Phoenix area. Each instructor brings unmatched realism into the classroom and a deep understanding of requirements to provide excellence in assisted living care.
Graduates will receive a Certification of Completion after passing a State Mandated Final Exam.
Program Objectives:
? Communicate and provide caregiver services reflecting the resident’s rights, in a culturally sensitive manner, and in a supportive environment when providing care for adult residents.
? Demonstrate competency in providing basic care skills to adults required by the service plan.
? Apply knowledge regarding principles of drug dosages and calculations to safely observe, assist, and administer medications as ordered by the resident’s medical practitioner.
? Provide effective care to adult residents using established standards and practice guidelines reflecting changes in patient health brought on by chronic illness or age.
? Demonstrate an understanding of fire safety and infection control principles in resident care.

B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
$856.00

C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Providing Home Care. A Textbook for Home Health Aides; 5th Ed. by Hartman

D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
PPE – Personal Protective Equipment, Bedside Patient Care Supplies, Vital Sign supplies

E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Student Services
Email: studentservices@lifework.edu
Phone number:480-461-1806

F. Direct Website link to the program:
Assisted Living Caregiver Course | Apply Online (lifework.edu)

G. Additional information:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to Read, Write, and Communicate Effectively in English.

H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
Assisted Living Caregiver Course | Apply Online (lifework.edu)

I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
• Industry Recognized: Yes
Program approved by the Arizona State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers, (NCIA Board). http://www.aznciaboard.us/

• Stackable: Yes
Career Pathway: Certified Assisted Living Caregiver is a prerequisite to becoming a Certified Assisted Living Facility Manager.

• Portable: No, certification is good for the State of Arizona only.

• Accredited Curriculum: No

J. Credential Attainment Rate: WIOA rate is 100%. The NCIA board tracks first-time exam pass rates for all approved programs and AMTI has a 94% pass-rate.

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