COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

COURSE IDENTIFICATION

 

Course Prefix/Number:                       ALHE 110

Course Title:                                        Social Service Designee

Division:                                              Continuing Education

Program:                                              Allied Health

Credit Hours:                                      3

Initiation Date:                                    Updated Fall 2005

 

CLASSIFICATION OF INSTRUCTION

Vocational

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to train students will learn to how to participate in the delivery of social work services to residents in nursing homes.  The aide will learn the aging process, basic human needs, general concepts of human behavior, and attitudes of aging. In addition students will learn to provide activity programs to residents in Long Term Care Facilities work practice, approaches to counseling, and the function and use of consultants.    

 

PREREQUISITES AND/OR COREQUISITES- Concurrent with Activity Director

Course

None

 

TEXT

Approved Curriculum as provided by Kansas State Department of Health and Environment.

 

COURSE OUTCOMES

  1. Student should demonstrate an understanding of the philosophy of long-term care and the aging process.
  2. Student should demonstrate an understanding of the administrative skills necessary and be able to demonstrate proper technique.
  3. Student should demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of a social service designee.

 

COURSE COMPETENCIES

Upon completion, the student will be able to:

1.                  Describe the aging process.

2.                  Discuss the aging process including basic human needs, general concepts of human behavior and attitudes on aging.

3.                  Discuss physical aspects of aging.

4.                  Discuss the psychosocial aspects of aging.

5.                  Describe administrative processes including the comprehensive facilities program.

6.                  Describe applicable state and federal regulations.

7.                  Discuss residents’ rights.

8.                  Describe the social work practice including a historical perspective, philosophy, and code of ethics.

9.                  Describe approaches to counseling including individual, group, and family.

10.              Discuss social services including:

Admission and Discharge process, Liaison, Referral, Support Services, Direct Services, and Residents’ Council.

11.              Describe appropriate documentation.

12.              Demonstrate an understanding of patient care plans.

13.              Describe the consultation process.

 

COURSE OUTLINE

I.                   Philosophy of Long-Term Care (two hours, minimum)

 

II.                The Aging Process (ten hours, minimum)

A.    Basic Human Needs

B.     General Concepts of Human Behavior

C.     Attitudes about Aging

D.    Physical Aspects of Aging

1.  Expected Body Changes

2.  Changes Due to Disease

3.      Physical Impairments

4.      Sensory Losses

5.      Terminology

E.     Psychosocial Considerations

1.      Stresses – physical, social, economic

2.      Heredity and lifestyles

3.      Gender and sexual orientation

4.      Institutionalization

5.      Problem behavior – coping mechanisms

6.      Effects of multiple impairments

7.      Death and Dying

 

III.             Administrative Skills (four hours, minimum)

A.    Team Concept -  Planning and coordination

B.     Comprehensive Facilities Program Development

C.     Policies and Procedures

D.    Developing and Utilizing Outside Sources

E.     Communications

1.      Interviewing

2.      Writing

3.      Interacting with staff, residents and family

4.      Working with volunteers

5.      Cooperating with state inspectors

F.      Working with support staff, managing supplies, budgeting

G.    Applicable state and federal regulations

H.    Resident’s Rights

 

IV.             Role and Function (20 hours, minimum)

A.    Understanding Social Work Practice

1.      Historical Perspective

2.      Philosophy

3.      Code of Ethics

B.     Understanding Approaches to Counseling

1.      Individual

2.      Group

3.      Family

4.      Grievances

 

C.     Social Services

1.      Admission and discharge process

2.      Liaison – family, agencies, and community

3.      Referral – identification and use of outside resources

4.      Support services – group, volunteer, and family

5.      Direct services – letter writing, conservation and shopping

6.      Residents’ Council

 

D.    Documentation

1.      Medical records practice

2.      Confidentiality

3.      Assessments

4.      Social histories

5.      Progress notes

E.     Care Plans

1.      Development

2.      Implementation

3.      Reviews

4.      Discharge

F.      Consultation Process

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS

Instructional methods will include lecture, demonstrations, group activity, pre and post tests, case studies and discussion.

 

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS AND METHOD OF EVALUATION

Students will attend the entire session and participate in group activities and discussions.

Failure to attend or participate will result in a nonpassing grade.  Students will take both pre and post tests and participate. 

 

GRADING SCALE

            A=       90-100%

            B=       80-89%

            C=       70-79%

            D=       60-69%

            F=        <60%

 

ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT GAIN

Standardized pre- and post-tests will be administered to determine student gain or lack thereof.  Both student and instructor will analyze student gain at the conclusion of the course.

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

 

Absences that occur due to students participating in official college activities are excused except in those cases where outside bodies, such as the State Board of Nursing, have requirements for minimum class minutes for each student. Students who are excused will be given reasonable opportunity to make up any missed work or receive substitute assignments from the instructor and should not be penalized for the absence.  Proper procedure should be followed in notifying faculty in advance of the student’s planned participation in the event.  Ultimately it is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor in advance of the planned absence.

 

Unless students are participating in a school activity or are excused by the instructor, they are expected to attend class.  If a student’s absences exceed one-hundred (100) minutes per credit hour for the course or, in the case of on-line or other non-traditional courses, the student is inactive for one-eighth of the total course duration, the instructor has the right, but is not required, to withdraw a student from the course.  Once the student has been dropped for excessive absences, the registrar’s office will send a letter to the student, stating that he or she has been dropped.  A student may petition the chief academic officer for reinstatement by submitting a letter stating valid reasons for the absences within one week of the registrar’s notification.  If the student is reinstated into the class, the instructor and the registrar will be notified. 

 

Academic Integrity

NCCC expects every student to demonstrate ethical behavior with regard to academic pursuits.  Academic integrity in coursework is a specific requirement.  Definitions, examples, and possible consequences for violations of Academic Integrity, as well as the appeals process, can be found in the College Catalog, Student Handbook, and/or Code of Student Conduct and Discipline.

 

Cell Phone Policy

 

Student cell phones and pagers must be turned off during class times. Faculty may approve an exception for special circumstances.

 

 

Note:

Information and statements in this document are subject to change at the discretion of NCCC.  Changes will be published in writing and made available to students.

 

 

NOTE: If you are a student with a disability who may need accommodation(s) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please notify the Director of Advising and Counseling, Chanute Campus, Student Union, 620-431-2820 ext 280 or the Dean, Ottawa Campus, 785-242-2607 ext 312, as soon as possible.  You will need to bring your documentation for review in order to determine reasonable accommodations, and then we can assist you in arranging any necessary accommodations.