At the completion of this course, you should be able to:
• Describe ways to promote health and wellness through nutrition and exercise
• Recognize when standard precautions are required as an infection control procedure
• Comprehend the importance of hand-washing and good hygiene to avoid illness and disease
• Identify appropriate medication administration and documentation procedures
Description:
This course provides an overview of supports to assist individuals in developing a healthy lifestyle and achieving optimal wellness, the importance of a balanced diet and regular physical activity to achieve wellness, ways to prevent illness and disease through infection control and standard precautions, the basics of personal care and maintaining good hygiene for health, and safe medication administration and documentation.
Keywords: Direct Support, Direct Care, Developmental Disabilities, Health, Wellness, Physical Activity, Nutrition, Medication, Infection Control, Exercise, Personal Care, Hydration, Food
