This online course is designed to give you the training and insight you’ll need to work with the Social Service programs in nursing homes.
Social Service Assistants are members of interdisciplinary health care teams within the LTC facility. They work under the supervision of licensed social workers and other staff who have more education and experience, and assist these professionals with their daily tasks. They often conduct admission interviews, inform residents and their families of their rights, advocate for residents with social services organizations, help residents adjust to living in the facility, and coordinate care services. Coordinating care services may involve ensuring that Medicare and other billing issues are appropriately handled, informing mental health and medical staff if residents require services and scheduling medical and other appointments for residents.

$945
est. cost
6 mo.
Time to Complete
70 hrs.
Self-paced

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the aging process, including misconceptions, physical changes and psycho-social aspects
  • Demonstrate knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations
  • Show understanding of the rights of individuals who reside in long-term care facilities
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the admission and discharge process
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of documentation
  • Demonstrate ability in basic performance skills, such as teamwork, communication skills and working with administrative staff and other disciplines
  • Discuss issues involved in the management of internal support staff, budgeting, supplies, and outside resources
  • Show understanding of methods of identifying resident interests and needs and the use of assessment in care plan development
  • Evaluate a care plan for effectiveness

  • Become able to work as a social service assistant in a variety of settings including long term care, assisted living, adult day programs, retirement communities, or community center
  • Receive a certificate of completion to show to prospective employers
  • Develop the communication skills needed to effectively work with patients and coworkers
  • Understand the medical knowledge and compassion needed to provide care for the elderly

    • We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely online. All of our courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. 

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