About the course

Step into your caregiving role with confidence and compassion. Foundations of Ethical and Legal Caregiving provides essential training on protecting client rights, maintaining HIPAA compliance, preventing elder abuse, and properly documenting care. You’ll gain practical skills to observe, report, and communicate effectively while meeting all legal and ethical standards. Through real-world scenarios and guided lessons, this course helps you build a solid foundation in professional caregiving. Learn how to safeguard clients' dignity, act as a mandated reporter, and become a trusted advocate in home and community-based care settings.

Curriculum

4 Chapters · 16 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome to the course!

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      Course Introduction

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      Knowledge Pre-Assessment

  2. 2

    Chapter 1: Protecting Client Rights and Preventing Abuse

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      Course Introduction to Protecting Client Rights and Preventing Abuse

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      Lesson 1.1: Why Client Rights and Abuse Prevention Matter

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      Lesson 1.2: What Caregivers Must Know About Rights, HIPAA, and Abuse

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      Lesson 1.3: How to Uphold Rights and Prevent Abuse in Real Situations

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      Chapter 1 Quiz: Test Your Learning

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      Chapter References

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    Chapter 2: Observation, Reporting, and Documentation

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      Introduction to Observation, Reporting, and Documentation

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      Lesson 2.1: Why Observation and Reporting Matter

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      Lesson 2.2: What to Document and How to Report

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      Lesson 2.3: Applying Observation and Reporting

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      Chapter 2 Quiz: Test Your Learning

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      Chapter References

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    Course Completion

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      Attestation Statement

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      Post-Assessment: Foundations of Ethical and Legal Caregiving