Level I and Level II – Training and Testing Requirements
for Direct Care Workers
Arizona Direct Care Worker Training and Testing
Requirements for Direct Care Workers (DCW) who provide direct care services
(Attendant Care, Personal Care and Homemaker) to ALTCS members residing in
their own home. Effective January
1, 2011.
Level I – Introduction to and Fundamentals of Caregiving
Must be completed by all DCWs, including family caregivers, prior to providing direct care services to ALTCS members( except as noted in 1240A). Applicable to all Attendant Care, Personal Care Providers and Homemakers
Medifecta’s Training Package that helps meet Level I
Competencies as a complement to the “Principles of Caregiving” curriculum.
18 DVDs
Infection
Control and Bloodborne Pathogens
Fall
Prevention
Fire
Safety
Elder
Abuse and Neglect
Caregiver
Wellness
A
Guide to Being A Companion Homemaker: Roles And Responsibilities
A
Guide to Being A Companion Homemaker: Safety and Housekeeping
Nutrition
and Meal Preparation for Older Adults
HIPAA
in Home Care
Proper
Body Mechanics and Back Safety
Observation,
Reporting and Documentation
Introduction
to Home Care
Ethical
& Legal Behavior
Medical
Emergencies & Emergency Preparedness
How
to Communicate with Someone Who Has Hearing Loss
How
to Communicate with Someone Who Has Aphasia
Caring
for Someone With Early to Mid Stage Alzheimer's Disease
Developing
Cultural Competence
Flip Chart & Booklet
First
Aid Flip Chart
Guide
to Being a Personal Care Attendant
Support materials
are included with each DVD and consist of:
Objectives Outline
Key
Points and Definitions Test
Answer
Key Certificate
of Completion
Total cost = $2593.90
- 15%
discount
$2145.32 plus shipping and handling
A savings of $378.58
Level II - Aging and Physical Disabilities
Arizona Direct Care Worker Competencies (Knowledge and
Skills) for Personal Care and Attendant Care Providers; includes Level I
Medifecta’s Training Package that helps meet Level II
Competencies
5 DVDs
Caring for Someone With Mid to Late Stage Alzheimer’s Disease
Personal Care
How to Help Someone Who Uses a Wheelchair:
Including Walkers, Crutches and Canes
How to Use a Mechanical Lift
Essential Bedrest Skills
Total cost =
$695.00
- 15%
discount
$590.75 plus shipping and handling
A savings of 104.25
Purchase both Level I and Level II Training Package
Total cost = $3218.90
- 15%
discount
$2736.06 plus shipping and handling
A savings of 482.04
A free copy of the book Quick Tips for Caregivers is included with every order of this training
package. If your agency has
previously purchased any of the DVDs above and you purchase the remaining DVDs
to form a complete package, you will also receive the free Quick Tips
for Caregivers book.
E-Learning Option
with Medifecta Online Academy
Our complete DVD library is also available online. Our
online training's Learning Management System technology allows you to assign,
monitor, track and keep historical documentation of your staff's training.
Online viewing of live-action videos, printable support materials,
testing/grading component and certificate of completion are included. Please
call us for pricing details.