Working with Families and Children

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-WFC

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 5/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Identify basic care needs for children from infancy to adolescence.
Identify stages of child growth and development.
Recognize ways to support families with the care of their child.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Families and Children with Home Care

Why Children May Need Home Services

Types of Families

Common Issues that Affect Families

Review

Summary

Section 3: Stages of Child Growth and Development

Infant Development

Preschooler to School-age Development

Adolescent Development

Review

Summary

Section 4: Basic Care Needs in Children

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Physiological Needs

Safety Needs

Love and Belonging Needs

Esteem Needs

Self-Actualization Needs

Review

Summary

Section 5:  Ways to Support Families

Parent and Family Support

When and What to Report

Common Issues or Concerns

Review

Summary

Section 6: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor(s)

Resources

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: General Staff; 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.