Program Goals and Outcomes

Caregiver certificate goals and outcomes

Penn Foster's Personal Caregiver Certificate Program can help you learn the skills necessary to pursue a career helping others or caring for ill friends and family members.

Personal Caregiver

Certificate 4-6 mo As low as $49/mo

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Program Goal

To provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to care for another individual.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to...

Describe the healthcare system and the roles of healthcare workers within it
Identify ethical and legal rules and regulations for healthcare
Examine oral and written communication skills for speaking with clients, family, medical personnel, and other caregivers using appropriate language and terminology
Explain standard procedures needed to maintain clean, safe, and healthy environments
Recognize the standard practices used to assist clients with the activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, physical movement, and mental exercises
Explain how to identify and report changes in others’ physical and mental condition
Describe the correct way to administer prescribed treatments, therapies, and basic first aid as directed, when appropriate and allowed
Describe how to react appropriately to emergency situations
Maintain accurate records of client care, condition, progress, and change
Discuss unique practices and procedures involved with caring for special populations

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