Explore a Meaningful Future in Home Health Care

Home health care is one of the fastest-growing and most rewarding fields in nursing today. This course is designed specifically for current and aspiring nurses who want to expand their skills, explore new career possibilities, and make a deeper impact by providing care directly in patients’ homes. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the home healthcare landscape—from pediatric to geriatric care, from cultural competency to end-of-life support—while learning how to deliver personalized, high-quality care in a variety of real-world settings. Whether you’re just starting out or considering a new direction in your nursing journey, this course will equip you with the insight, confidence, and tools to succeed in the field of Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS).

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Course curriculum

    1. Eligibility for Caring4Cal Financial Incentives

    2. Contact Information

    3. Lesson 1: Introduction to Home Health Care Nursing Success

    4. Lesson 2: Steps to Complete this Course

    5. Lesson 3: Home & Community Based Services

    6. Lesson 4: Increased need for HCBS services

    7. Quiz 1

    8. Quiz 2

    9. Lesson 5: Key Takeaways from this course

    10. Survey 1

    11. Lesson 6: History of HCBS

    12. Quiz 3

    13. Lesson 7: Historical Figures in Home Health Care

    14. Lesson 8: Florence Nightingale

    15. Lesson 9: Lilian Wald

    16. Lesson 10: Mary Breckinridge

    17. Trailblazers

    18. Florence Nightingale Video

    19. Quiz 4

    20. Lesson 11: Historical Context of Home Health Care

    21. Quiz 5

    22. Lesson 12: The Cultural Essence of Elderly Care Outside the U.S.

    23. Lesson 13: Interactive and Assistive Technologies

    24. Lesson 14: The Gold Standard

    25. Lesson 15: Why HCBS is Integral to Healthcare

    26. Quiz 6

    27. Quiz 7

    28. Lesson 16: Core Tenets of HCBS

    29. Lesson 17: Role of Nurses in HCBS

    30. Quiz 8

    31. Lesson 18: Integrated Care Model

    32. Lesson 19: Collaborative Teams

    33. Quiz 9

    34. Survey 2

    35. Lesson 20: Challenges in Home Health Care

    36. Lesson 21: Cultural Competency

    37. Lesson 22: Vital role of being Culturally Competent

    38. Quiz 10

    39. Lesson 23: Mike's Story

    40. Introduction to Niels van Namen

    41. TedTalk Video: “Why the hospital of the future will be your home.”

    42. Lesson 24: The Rewarding Nature of HCBS

    43. Quiz 11

    44. Lesson 25: Congratulations!

    45. Glossary and External Resources

    1. Lesson 1: The Rising Demand for HCBS

    2. Lesson 2: California: An Aging Population

    3. Quiz 1

    4. Quiz 2

    5. Lesson 3: The Growing Importance of Chronic Conditions

    6. Introducing Carmela Coyle

    7. Video: The Future of California's Healthcare System

    8. Lesson 4: Meeting the Needs of Chronic Conditions

    9. Quiz 3

    10. Quiz 4

    11. Lesson 5: Disability Inclusion in HCBS

    12. Quiz 5

    13. Lesson 6: Economic Considerations

    14. Quiz 6

    15. Lesson 7: Additional Demographic Shifts

    16. Quiz 7

    17. Lesson 8: Economic Impacts of HCBS

    18. Quiz 8

    19. Lesson 9: Social Impacts of HCBS

    20. Quiz 9

    21. Survey 1

    22. Lesson 10: Healthcare Policy and Funding Shifts

    23. Lesson 11: More Healthcare Policy and Funding Shifts

    24. Lesson 12: Additional Healthcare Policy and Funding Shifts

    25. Quiz 10

    26. Lesson 13: Current State Policies Impacting HCBS

    27. Lesson 14: Impact of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

    28. Quiz 11

    29. More from Carmela Coyle

    30. Video: Carmela Coyle on Home Healthcare in California 2030

    31. Lesson 15: Projections and predictions for HCBS

    32. Lesson 16: Enhanced Role of Informal Caregivers

    33. Lesson 17: Addressing Health Equity

    34. Quiz 12

    35. Lesson 18: Opportunities and Benefits for Professionals

    36. Lesson 19: Competative Salaries and Benefits

    37. Quiz 13

    38. Lesson 20: Professional Development and Growth

    39. Quiz 14

    40. Quiz 15

    41. Lesson 21: Innovative Housing Models

    42. Quiz 16

    43. Lesson 22: Intergenerational Housing

    44. Lesson 23: Community Engagement and Volunteerism

    45. Quiz 17

    46. Lesson 24: Engagement Through Technology

    47. Lesson 25: Role in Preventive Health

    48. Lesson 26: Partnerships with Local Organizations

    49. Quiz 18

    50. Quiz 19

    51. Lesson 27: Congratulations!

    52. Glossary and External Resources

    1. Lesson 1: Introduction

    2. Lesson 2: Understanding Cultural Competency

    3. Quiz 1

    4. Lesson 3: Importance of Cultural Competency

    5. Lesson 4: Health Equity

    6. Introduction to Cultural Competency Video

    7. Cultural Competency Video

    8. Quiz 2

    9. Lesson 5: The Role of Self-Assessment

    10. Lesson 6: Tools for Growth

    11. Quiz 3

    12. Lesson 7: Key Principles for Building Cultural Sensitivity

    13. Quiz 4

    14. Lesson 8: Patient Interaction: Role-Playing Scenarios

    15. Quiz 5

    16. Lesson 9: Strategies for Overcoming Language Barriers

    17. Lesson 10: Language Learning Apps to Consider

    18. Quiz 6

    19. Lesson 11: Utilizing Assessment Models for Culturally Competent Care

    20. Quiz 7

    21. Lesson 12: Creating Culturally Sensitive Care Plans

    22. Quiz 8

    23. Survey 1

    24. Lesson 13: Advancing Cultural Competency

    25. Lesson 14: Local Community Resources

    26. Introduction to Health Literacy Video

    27. Health Literacy Video

    28. Lesson 15: Identifying Common Cultural Barriers

    29. Quiz 9

    30. Lesson 16: Strategies for Overcoming Cultural Barriers

    31. Quiz 10

    32. Introduction to Effective Communication Video

    33. Effective Communication Video

    34. Survey 2

    35. Lesson 17: Nurse David

    36. Lesson 18: Nurse Latisha: A Cultural Compass

    37. Lesson 19: Nurse Andre: Bridge Builder

    38. Quiz 11

    39. Lesson 20: The Impact of Cultural Insensitivity

    40. Lesson 21: Negative Impact of Cultural Insensitivity

    41. Quiz 12

    42. Quiz 13

    43. Lesson 22: Celebrating Cultural Traditions

    44. Lesson 23: Culturally Competent Care - Mr. Hernandez

    45. Quiz 14

    46. Lesson 24: Integrating Cultural and Spiritual Dimensions

    47. Lesson 25: Cultural Competence with Transgender Patients

    48. Quiz 15

    49. Lesson 26: Evaluating Cultural Competency Efforts

    50. Quiz 16

    51. Lesson 27: Continuous Improvement in Cultural Competency

    52. Lesson 28: Congratulations!

    53. Glossary and External Resources

    1. Lesson 1: Children with Complex Medical Conditions

    2. Lesson 2: Understanding the Unique Needs of Pediatric Patients

    3. Quiz 1

    4. Lesson 3: Cultural Competence in Pediatric Home Health

    5. Lesson 4: Role of the Home Health Nurse in Pediatrics

    6. Quiz 2

    7. Lesson 5: Providing Compassionate Care

    8. Lesson 6: Embracing Cultural Sensitivity in Nutrition

    9. Quiz 3

    10. Lesson 7: Integrating Cultural Beliefs

    11. Lesson 8: Culturally Attuned Pediatric Care

    12. Quiz 4

    13. Introduction to In-home Pediatrics Video

    14. In-home Pediatrics Video

    15. Lesson 9: Common Complex Medical Conditions

    16. Lesson 10: Prematurity-related Complications

    17. Lesson 11: Congenital Heart Defects

    18. Lesson 12: Neurological Disorders

    19. Quiz 5

    20. Lesson 13: Chronic Respiratory Disorders

    21. Lesson 14: Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders

    22. Quiz 6

    23. Lesson 15: Genetic and Chromosomal Disorders

    24. Lesson 16: Neuromuscular Disorders

    25. Quiz 7

    26. Lesson 17: Gastrointestinal Disorders

    27. Lesson 18: Immunodeficiency Disorders

    28. Quiz 8

    29. Lesson 19: Renal Disease

    30. Lesson 20: Cancer: Helping Children Cope

    31. Quiz 9

    32. Lesson 21: Understanding Pain Further

    33. Introduction to Pain Assessment Video

    34. Pain Assessment Video

    35. Quiz 10

    36. Lesson 22: Complex Wound Care

    37. Lesson 23: Feeding Disorders

    38. Lesson 24: Severe Food Allergies

    39. Quiz 11

    40. Lesson 25: Dependence on Technology

    41. Lesson 26: Best Practices

    42. Lesson 27: List of Best Practices

    43. Quiz 12

    44. Quiz 13

    45. Lesson 28: Nurse Mila

    46. Lesson 29: Congratulations!

    47. Glossary and External Resources

    1. Lesson 1: Introduction

    2. Lesson 2: Vision Impairment

    3. Lesson 3: Vision Care Strategy

    4. Quiz 1

    5. Lesson 4: Hearing Deficiencies

    6. Lesson 5: Hearing Care Strategy

    7. Quiz 2

    8. Lesson 6: Physical Disabilities

    9. Lesson 7: Care Strategy for Mobility-Impaired Patients

    10. Quiz 3

    11. Lesson 8: Musculoskeletal Disorders

    12. Lesson 9: Musculoskeletal Care Strategy

    13. Quiz 4

    14. Lesson 10: Neuromuscular Conditions

    15. Lesson 11: Neuromuscular Care Strategy

    16. Quiz 5

    17. Lesson 12: Chronic Pain Syndromes

    18. Lesson 13: Chronic Pain Strategy

    19. Lesson 14: Emotional Support

    20. Quiz 6

    21. Lesson 15: Respiratory Disorders: COPD

    22. Lesson 16: Why COPD is a Disability

    23. Lesson 17: COPD Care Strategy

    24. Quiz 7

    25. Quiz 8

    26. Lesson 18: Dementia and Alzheimer’s

    27. Quiz 9

    28. Lesson 19: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Strategy

    29. Lesson 20: Behavioral Management and Support

    30. Introduction to Managing Aggression Video

    31. Managing Aggression Video

    32. Quiz 10

    33. Lesson 21: Mental Health Disorders

    34. Lesson 22: Medication Management

    35. Quiz 11

    36. Survey 1

    37. Lesson 23: Autism Spectrum Disorder Challenges

    38. Lesson 24: Autism Care Strategy

    39. Lesson 25: Encourage Independence

    40. Quiz 12

    41. Lesson 26: Cerebral Palsy Challenges

    42. Lesson 27: Cerebral Palsy Care Strategy

    43. Lesson 28: Medication Management

    44. Quiz 13

    45. Lesson 29: Stroke Survivor Challenges

    46. Lesson 30: Physical Rehabilitation

    47. Lesson 31: Nutrition and Diet Management

    48. Quiz 14

    49. Lesson 32: Diabetes

    50. Lesson 33: Diabetes Care Strategy (Type 1)

    51. Lesson 34: Diabetes Care Strategy (Type 2)

    52. Quiz 15

    53. Lesson 35: Heart Disease

    54. Quiz 16

    55. Lesson 36: Heart Disease Strategy

    56. Lesson 37: Symptom Management

    57. Quiz 17

    58. Lesson 38: Veterans

    59. Lesson 39: Veterans Care Strategy

    60. Lesson 40: Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

    61. Quiz 18

    62. Lesson 41: Challenges and Solutions

    63. Lesson 42: Adapting to Home Environments

    64. Lesson 43: Managing Emotional & Behavioral Challenges

    65. Lesson 44: Physical Strain

    66. Lesson 45: Isolation and Social Barriers

    67. Lesson 46: Health Literacy

    68. Lesson 47: Technological Challenges

    69. Lesson 48: Emergency Preparedness

    70. Survey 2

    71. Lesson 49: Congratulations!

    72. Glossary and External Resources

    1. Lesson 1: Introduction

    2. Lesson 2: Understanding Geriatric Patients

    3. Quiz 1

    4. Lesson 3: Heart Failure

    5. Lesson 4: Stroke

    6. Quiz 2

    7. Lesson 5: Diabetes

    8. Quiz 3

    9. Lesson 6: COPD

    10. Quiz 4

    11. Lesson 7: Parkinson’s Disease

    12. Quiz 5

    13. Lesson 8: Arthritis

    14. Lesson 9: Cancer

    15. Quiz 6

    16. Lesson 10: Alzheimer’s

    17. Lesson 11: Osteoporosis

    18. Lesson 12: Falls

    19. Introduction to Fall Video

    20. Fall Video

    21. Quiz 7

    22. Lesson 13: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

    23. Lesson 14: Strategies for Resistant Patients

    24. Quiz 8

    25. Lesson 15: Education and Explanation

    26. Lesson 16: Professional Boundaries

    27. Survey 1

    28. Lesson 17: Creating an age-friendly environment

    29. Lesson 18: Reducing Fall Risks

    30. Lesson 19: Accessibility & Mobility

    31. Lesson 20: Bathroom Modifications

    32. Lesson 21: Kitchen Adjustments

    33. Lesson 22: Technological Aids

    34. Lesson 23: Comfort and Ease

    35. Lesson 24: Cognitive & Sensory

    36. Lesson 25: Educating Family Members

    37. Lesson 26: Documentation and Reporting

    38. Introduction to Safe Home Video

    39. Safe Home Video

    40. Quiz 9

    41. Lesson 27: Skin, Hair, and Nails

    42. Lesson 28: Vision and Hearing Care

    43. Quiz 10

    44. Lesson 29: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Support

    45. Lesson 30: Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Support

    46. Lesson 31: Elimination and Urinary Support

    47. Quiz 11

    48. Lesson 32: Role of Nutrition in Wound Care

    49. Lesson 33: Medication and Pain Management

    50. Lesson 34: Physiotherapy and Mobility Support

    51. Lesson 35: Vaccinations

    52. Lesson 36: Hygiene & Housekeeping

    53. Quiz 12

    54. Lesson 37: Tips on Nutrition and Hydration Management

    55. Quiz 13

    56. Lesson 38: Geriatric best practices

    57. Lesson 39: Congratulations!

    58. Glossary and External Resources

About this course

  • Free
  • 835 lessons
  • 9.5 hours of video content

Before You Enroll!

Important Notes about Eligibility, Course Completion, and Caring4Cal Incentives

  • In order to be eligible for the incentive, learners must be a resident of the state of California and work (or intend to work) in one of these eligible job roles Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aide (HHA), Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Community Health Worker (CHW) (in a home setting ONLY), Respiratory Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Physical Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Dental Hygienists, or other licensed HCBS healthcare professionals.

  • In order to qualify for the incentive, learners must attest to the following statement before beginning the course: "I acknowledge that I either currently work in, or intend to work toward, an eligible job role (HHA, CNA, LVN, RN, or other eligible licensed provider). I also acknowledge that I currently work in, or plan to seek employment in, an eligible HCBS job setting. If I am or plan to become a Community Health Worker (CHW), I acknowledge that I do or will work in a home-based (not community-based) setting."

  • All work of individual learners will be checked to ensure satisfactory completion of the course requirements clearly outlined in Module 1. Any learner who does not satisfy all of the course requirements will be ineligible for the financial incentive.

  • Any learner who does not complete the coursework within 3 weeks will be un-enrolled to allow for learners on the waitlist to enroll. Learners who are removed due to not completing coursework within 3 weeks may be allowed to re-enroll at the beginning of the course based on available incentives.

  • Caring4Cal incentives for eligible learners who complete all course requirements are limited and will be processed on a first-to-complete basis.

  • Once the maximum number of Caring4Cal incentives available for this course has been reached, no further incentives will be offered, and in-progress learners will be notified immediately.

  • Other courses that may still have incentives available can be found at https://www.caring4cal.org/en/home-care-provider-training/

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