DESCRIPTION
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Explain the definition of a private duty aide.
- Explain regulatory requirements related to private duty aides in residential facilities and documentation needed to demonstrate compliance with regulations.
- Describe differences between private duty aides and volunteers, as well as the distinction between private duty aides who are Certified Nurse Assistants or Certified Home Health Aides.
- List various risks and benefits associated with the utilization of private duty aides.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for:
- California RCFE Administrators
- California Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (CA BRN)
Course Details
Learners must pass the final quiz with 80% or more; the final quiz may be re-taken as often as needed.
This course is approved for Laws and Regulations under the following Core of Knowledge: Laws, Regulations, Policies, and Procedural Standards Impacting RCFE.
Per California Department of Social Services regulations, navigation within these courses is restricted. Each slide must be viewed in its entirety before advancing to the next slide. Learners must view each slide and click the next button to advance in the course.
In accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, continuing education credits for California RCFE Administrators cannot exceed a total of ten (10) hours per calendar day—whether earned through in-class or interactive online formats. Coursework completed beyond the 10-hour per day limit will not be applied toward renewal requirements nor accepted by California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Administrator Certification Section (ACS).
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Tags: 1.0 CE/Contact Hour, California Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, California LPN, California LVN, California Nurses, CA RCFE Administrator, California Board of Nursing, CA BON, Private Duty Aides, Residential Care Environment, Residential Care Facilities