Supporting People with Complex Medical Conditions

This module discusses symptoms and signs of common health conditions, illness, and injury. It also includes how to report health changes and emergencies.

Learning Objectives

Recognize changes that may signal illness in people with complex health conditions.
Report changes in a person’s health clearly and accurately.
Anticipate appropriate actions needed when a person’s condition changes.

CMS Competencies

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Evaluation and Observation

The DSW closely monitors an individual’s physical and emotional health, gathers information about the individual, and communicates observations to guide services.

Helps with the assessment process by gathering information from many sources.
Uses the results of assessments to discuss options with the individual and with team members to guide support work.
Collects data about individual goals and satisfaction with services.
Observes the health and behavior of the individual within his or her cultural context.

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Health and Wellness

The DSW plays a vital role in helping individuals’ to achieve and maintain good physical and emotional health essential to their well-being.

Supports the spiritual, emotional, and social wellbeing of the individual.
Gives medications or assists the individual to take medication while following all laws and safety rules.
Assists the individual to learn disease prevention and maintain good health.
Assists the individual to use infection control procedures and prevent illness.
Helps the individual make and keep regular health and dental care appointments.
Helps the individual follow health care plans and use medical equipment as needed.
Helps the individual to learn the signs of common health problems and take actions to improve health.

Take Training

Test Out Course ID: 1132282

Test-Out Version

To test out of this module:

You must pass a competency exam by 90% or more.
You only get one attempt to pass the competency exam.
You must answer all questions.
If you pass the competency exam, you will earn the certificate for this module without having to complete the training.
If you do not pass the competency exam, you will have to complete the full training module to earn the certificate for this module.
There is no penalty for attempting the test-out exam and not passing.

Test-Out Training

Preview Course ID: 1134278