Mar 29, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

QLTS 1160 - Health and Wellness in LTSS



Credit hours: 1

Course Description:

The DSW plays a vital role in helping an individual achieve and maintain good physical, emotional, and spiritual health, which is essential for positive well-being. This course is designed to promote the need for a healthy lifestyle. Focus will be directed on various techniques to assist in personal care (grooming and hygiene) activities, encourage healthy choices to help prevent accidents and illness, and provide appropriate level of support to individuals taking an active role in decisions affecting their wellness. Common strategies will be discussed to properly assist with medical appointments, document and report treatment provided within the organization’s policies and regulations, and identify the signs and symptoms of common health problems, and taking appropriate action within the scope of training. The ability to recognize and demonstrate universal measures and precautions related to infection control procedures will be addressed. The learner will have the opportunity to apply these new skills in the various Long Term Services & Supports service settings.

Student Learning Outcomes:
 This course prepares the DSW to know and do the following:

  • Support the spiritual, emotional, and social wellbeing of the individual.
  • Give medications or assist the individual to take medication while following all laws and safety rules.
  • Assist the individual to learn disease prevention and maintain good health.
  • Assist the individual to use infection control procedures and prevent illness.
  • Help the individual make and keep regular health and dental care appointments.
  • Help the individual follow health care plans and use medical equipment as needed.
  • Help the individual to learn the signs of common health problems and take actions to improve health.