Course Standards

2026-2027 Academic Year

DRAFT CMS until August 14, 2026.

HN45 Public Health Fundamentals

Course Type: Adapted

Standard/Objective NumberStandard/ObjectiveCourse WeightRBT Designation
1.00Understand public health basics and the role of home care in public health.12%-
1.01(Module 00) Understand the basics of public health. Note: This module was specifically written for high schools as an introduction to public health and segues into the Home Care Aide curriculum.--
1.02(Module 1A) Understand the history of home care/home health.--
1.03(Module 1B) Understand the care disciplines involved in home care.--
2.00Understand the role and supervision of the home care aide.3%-
2.01(Module 1C) Understand the role of the home care aide.--
2.02(Module 1D) Understand the supervision of the home care aide.--
3.00Understand legal/ethical issues and personal safety issues related to home care.6%-
3.01(Module 2) Understand legal and ethical issues related to home care.--
3.02(Module 3A-3E) Understand personal safety issues related to home care.--
4.00Understand person-centered care and cultural considerations in home care.6%-
4.01(Module 4) Understand person-centered care.--
4.02(Module 5) Understand culture considerations related to home care.--
5.00Understand age appropriate care, caregiver burnout, patient abuse, and infection control in home care.6%-
5.01(Module 6) Understand age appropriate care, caregiver burnout, and patient abuse.--
5.02(Module 7) Understand infection control in home care.--
6.00Understand how to care for the patient's home environment and work efficiently using time management skills.6%-
6.01(Module 8) Understand how to provide care for the patient's environment.--
6.02(Module 9) Understand time management related to home care.--
7.00Understand communication skills and relationship-building skills needed to care for home care patients and the families.10%-
7.01(Module 10) Understand relationships with patients and families.--
7.02(Module 11A-D) Understand communications.--
8.00Understand emergency preparedness and patient safety for home care.6%-
8.01(Module 12A-D) Understand emergency preparedness for home care.--
8.02(Module 13A-C) Understand patient safety within home care.--
9.00Understand nutritional needs specific to home care patients.7%-
9.01(Module 14A-14C) Understand "MyPlate", special diets, and food labels.--
9.02(Module 14D-E) Understand grocery shopping for and hydration needs of the patient in home care.--
10.00Understand how to care for patients with diseases most common to homebound individuals, provide restorative care, and assist in pain management for home care patients.15%-
10.01(Module 15) Understand care needs of patients with diseases most common to homebound individuals.--
10.02(Module 16) Understand restorative care for home care patients.--
10.03(Module 18) Understand pain management for home care patients.--
11.00Understand Alzheimer's Disease, mental health needs, and challenging behaviors.10%-
11.01(Module 17) Understand Alzheimer's Disease.--
11.02(Module 19A-C) Understand mental health needs of homebound patients.--
11.03(Module 20A-D) Understand challenging behaviors in the home care setting.--
12.00Understand palliative and end-of-life care in the home setting.6%-
12.01(Module 21) Understand palliative care needs of patients in the home care setting.--
12.02(Module 22A-D) Understand end-of-life care in the home care setting.--
13.00Understand stress management for home care aides, role of medication administration by home care aides, and the Health Care Personnel Registry.7%-
13.01(Module 23) Understand stress management for home care aides. Note: This module was specifically written for high schools as an introduction to public health and segues into the Home Care Aide curriculum.--
13.02(Module 24) Understand the role of the home care aide in medication administration.--
13.03(Module 25A-C) Understand the Health Care Personnel Registry.--