COURSE INFORMATION:

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course will support the student in understanding the importance of taking care of oneself in order to be the most effective care giver to others. Students will examine their own social, emotional, mental and physical health and wellness. The topics discussed will include stress management, nutrition exercise, personal physical care, addictions, mental and emotional stresses and social supports. Students will have an opportunity to develop a wellness plan in order to be optimally prepared to move forward in the helping professions.

TRAINING LOCATIONS

North Bay Campus or Online – www.nativetc.com

Part 1: Identifying personal and professional goals
Part 2: Develop and practice a personal wellness plan
Part 3: Identify and review areas for personal and professional growth

Skill Competencies: Demonstrate functioning effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and provision of relevant services and programs for older adults. Practice the steps to establish and maintain helping relationships which adhere to professional, legal and ethical standards. Demonstrate promoting accessible and responsive programs and services within diverse needs and experiences of individuals, groups, families and communities. Demonstrate promoting self-care, improved job performance and enhanced work relationships.

Knowledge Competencies: Describe the essential elements of functioning effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and provision of relevant services and programs for older adults. Outline the steps to establish and maintain helping relationships which adhere to professional, legal and ethical standards. Recognize diverse needs and experiences of individuals, groups, families and communities to promote accessible and responsive programs and services. State the strategies that promote self-care, improved job performance and enhanced work relationships.