St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center is a 431-bed comprehensive medical care institution dedicated to providing quality health care to the residents of 16 counties in Central New York. St. Joseph's and its ambulatory programs, mental health services, home care, and Franciscan Health Support are accredited by The Joint Commission.

Professional Education
Education has played an important role at St. Joseph's Hospital, almost since its inception. The program was formalized in 1872, when students at Syracuse University's College of Medicine were granted clinical instruction privileges at the hospital. As a teaching facility, St. Joseph's must keep on top of the latest knowledge in medicine as well as the newest in technology in order to attract "the brightest and the best."
Through affiliation with a number of other educational institutions, the hospital serves as a clinical teaching setting for Licensed practical nursing, Medical social services, Medical technology, Physical therapy, Physician's assistants (including an affiliation as the primary clinical setting for students in LeMoyne College's new physician assistant program), Professional nursing, Respiratory therapy, and X-ray technology.

Continuing Medical Education
Home Health Aide

This course is available at St. Joseph's College of Nursing.

The Home Health Aide is a fulfilling position that will allow you to be a member of the health care team. The Home Health Aide cares for all types of patients in their homes offering assistance with their physical needs.

A Home Health Aide earns income and benefits, which include:

* 40 hours a week full time or flexible hours part time
* Medical insurance
* The potential for specialty training

What Does A Home Health Aide Do?

* Provides assistance for patients who are not able to be completely independent but still would like to stay at home.
* Helps patients with personal care, such as bathing and toileting, as well as meal preparation and light housekeeping.
* Works with other members of the health care team such as Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Speech Therapists.
* Documents all care provided to the patient.

Training:

The Home Health Aide course is 13 days long, taking place over three weeks. Classes run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 or 5:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's College of Nursing. Successful completion results in a certificate approved by the New York State Health Department qualifying you for employment as a Home Health Aide.

Qualifications:

* A friendly attitude and willingness to work with people in need of physical care.
* High School Diploma or GED.
* A valid New York state driver's license.
* Your own reliable vehicle.


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This article is reposted with thanks to St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center.