Course 6

Safety and Body Mechanics

Explain the principles of body mechanics
Lesson 1 of 10 within section Safety and Body Mechanics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Apply principles of body mechanics to your daily activities
Lesson 2 of 10 within section Safety and Body Mechanics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
List ways to adapt the home to principles of good body mechanics
Lesson 3 of 10 within section Safety and Body Mechanics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Identify five common types of accidents in the home
Lesson 4 of 10 within section Safety and Body Mechanics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
List home fire safety guidelines and describe what to do in case of fire
Lesson 5 of 10 within section Safety and Body Mechanics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Discuss the use of restraints and related problems
Lesson 6 of 10 within section Safety and Body Mechanics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Discuss restraint alternatives and describe what must be done if a restraint is ordered
Lesson 7 of 10 within section Safety and Body Mechanics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Identify ways to reduce the risk of automobile accidents
Lesson 8 of 10 within section Safety and Body Mechanics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Identify guidelines for using your car on the job
Lesson 9 of 10 within section Safety and Body Mechanics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Identify guidelines for working in high-crime areas
Lesson 10 of 10 within section Safety and Body Mechanics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Clients with Disabilities

Identify common causes of disabilities
Lesson 1 of 10 within section Clients with Disabilities. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Describe daily challenges a person with a disability may face
Lesson 2 of 10 within section Clients with Disabilities. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Define terms related to disabilities and explain why they are important
Lesson 3 of 10 within section Clients with Disabilities. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Identify social and emotional needs of persons with disabilities
Lesson 4 of 10 within section Clients with Disabilities. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Explain how a disability may affect sexuality and intimacy
Lesson 5 of 10 within section Clients with Disabilities. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Identify skills you have already learned that can be applied to clients with disabilities
Lesson 6 of 10 within section Clients with Disabilities. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
List five goals to work toward when assisting clients who have disabilities
Lesson 7 of 10 within section Clients with Disabilities. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Identify five qualities of excellent service needed by clients with disabilities
Lesson 8 of 10 within section Clients with Disabilities. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Explain how to adapt personal care procedures to meet the needs of clients with disabilities
Lesson 9 of 10 within section Clients with Disabilities. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
List important changes to report and document for a client with disabilities
Lesson 10 of 10 within section Clients with Disabilities. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Meal Planning, Shopping and Storage

Explain how to prepare a basic food plan and list food shopping guidelines
Lesson 1 of 7 within section Meal Planning, Shopping and Storage. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Safe Food Preparation
Lesson 2 of 7 within section Meal Planning, Shopping and Storage. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Identify methods of food preparation
Lesson 3 of 7 within section Meal Planning, Shopping and Storage. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Identify four methods of low-fat food preparation
Lesson 4 of 7 within section Meal Planning, Shopping and Storage. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Safe Food Storage
Lesson 5 of 7 within section Meal Planning, Shopping and Storage. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Describe guidelines for assisting with eating
Lesson 6 of 7 within section Meal Planning, Shopping and Storage. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Describe eating and swallowing problems a client may have
Lesson 7 of 7 within section Meal Planning, Shopping and Storage. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Clean, Safe and Healthy Environments

Describe how housekeeping affects physical and psychological well-being
Lesson 1 of 12 within section Clean, Safe and Healthy Environments. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
List qualities needed to manage a home and describe general housekeeping guidelines
Lesson 2 of 12 within section Clean, Safe and Healthy Environments. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Describe cleaning products and equipment
Lesson 3 of 12 within section Clean, Safe and Healthy Environments. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Describe proper cleaning methods for living areas, kitchens, bathrooms, and storage areas
Lesson 4 of 12 within section Clean, Safe and Healthy Environments. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Describe how to prepare a cleaning schedule
Lesson 5 of 12 within section Clean, Safe and Healthy Environments. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
List special housekeeping procedures to use when infection is present
Lesson 6 of 12 within section Clean, Safe and Healthy Environments. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
How to do laundry and care for clothes
Lesson 7 of 12 within section Clean, Safe and Healthy Environments. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
List special laundry precautions to take when infection is present
Lesson 8 of 12 within section Clean, Safe and Healthy Environments. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
List guidelines for teaching housekeeping skills to clients’ family members
Lesson 9 of 12 within section Clean, Safe and Healthy Environments. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Discuss the importance of sleep and explain why careful bed making is important
Lesson 10 of 12 within section Clean, Safe and Healthy Environments. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Making an occupied bed
Lesson 11 of 12 within section Clean, Safe and Healthy Environments. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Identify hazardous household materials
Lesson 12 of 12 within section Clean, Safe and Healthy Environments. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 880
Jackson, MS 39205
P: 601.451.8770

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Read our Privacy Policy.