Curriculum

(a) The adult day care aide training program shall include at least forty-five (45) hours of classroom and supervised practical training or the equivalent. (b) The adult day care aide training program shall include, but is not limited to, each of the following subject areas: (1) Ethical behaviors. (2) Legal behaviors. (3) Client rights. (4) Principles of safety to participant care. (5) Demonstrating disaster and fire procedures. (6) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid procedures. (7) Body mechanics. (8) Infection control. (9) Nutrition and hydration. (10) Special diets. (11) Sanitary food preparation and storage. (12) Body functions and age related changes. (13) Identifying changes related to the disease process. (14) Psychosocial needs. (15) Communication skills. (16) Mobility. (17) Assistive devices. (18) Assisting with range of motion exercises. (19) Hygiene, personal care, and comfort. (20) Providing assistance in program delivery.