Developmental Disabilities and Home Care

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-DDHC

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 8/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Identify the causes and types of developmental disabilities and mental health disorders in children.
Recognize ways to best support children with a developmental disability or mental health disorder.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness in Children

Intellectual Disabilities

Motor Disabilities

Sensory Disabilities

Mental Health Disorders

Review

Summary

Section 3: Ways to Support Children with Developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness

Role of a Direct Care Worker

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Communication Tips

Communication in Special Circumstances

Mobility and Independence

Parent and Family Support

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Instructor: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN

Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's  in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing." 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Workers; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.