Foundations of Client Care
Offered By: Osmosis via edX
Course Description
Overview
The Foundations of Client Care program has multiple courses that are designed to teach basic foundational health science concepts as well as practical day-to-day information that can help improve patient outcomes. The content ranges from the basics of the human body including all of the major body systems, to bedside knowledge needed to offer care to any patient. In addition to these foundational concepts, there’s also a strong emphasis on skills such as how to take vital signs and wound care management. The goal is to equip a health care trainee with the information they need to succeed as well as to instill confidence through our step-by-step approach to learning. The whiteboard animation videos are meant to be approachable, efficient, and fun, while conveying a large swath of challenging scientific material. After completing the program, you should be one step closer to helping a patient get healthy.
Syllabus
Course 1: Foundations of Client Care 1: Human Body and Disease Basics
A review of the structure and function of human body systems and basics of disease.
Course 2: Foundations of Client Care 2: Workplace Safety, Emergency Care, and Infection Control
A review of the principles of workplace safety, emergency care, and infection control within a healthcare setting.
Course 3: Foundations of Client Care 3: Client Care
A review of the needs of daily living and related care activities, basic client care, and more advanced skills for working with clients with different needs.
Taught by
Rishi Desai
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