Nov 03, 2024  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog
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HELR 107 - Home Health Aide (HHA)


2 Hour(s)

Prerequisite(s): A valid Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certificate in Kansas. Must be 16 years of age of time of enrollment.
This course is designed to prepare the student for employment in a home health agency. It includes basic knowledge and adaptation of skills to help meet the psychosocial, physical, and environmental needs of an individual or family in their home. The student works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide care in a home setting. The HHA course covers 20 clock hours of instructional learning as required by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS). The HHA course prepares the student to take the examination developed by KDADS. Photo I.D. and social security card required. Must complete a reading test with a minimum score of eighth grade level.



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