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Course · AL
Mental Health Worker
ACCS Innovation Center
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This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to begin working as an entry-level mental health assistant. This course helps students prepare to assume an entry-level job as a Mental Health Assistant.
Accurately monitor and record the patient's blood pressureAccurately monitor and record the patient's heart rateAccurately monitor and record the patient's oxygen levels using an oximeterAssist with daily living activities such as assisting in a patient's movementAssist with daily living activities such as dressing a patientAssist with daily living activities such as feeding a patientEngage in discussions on therapeutic environments and collaborative healthcareExecute hand washing and personal hygiene protocolsHelp maintain patient hygiene and environmental safetyIdentify and correctly use biohazardous materials and waste containersIntroduce themselves professionally to a patient including background and purpose of visitLab Safety and Safety AssessmentsMaintain confidentiality in patient careNavigate cultural sensitivity scenarios effectivelyProperly don and remove disposable glovesRecord vital sign information effectively and understand its significanceUnderstand and apply key safety protocols for labsUse a safety assessment checklist to identify and address safety risks