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2. Direct support professional - Wikipedia

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   Some employers require certifications, while others offer certifying training on the job. The organization may require DSPs to become licensed in first aid, right response, nursing assistant registered, nursing assistant certified, home care aide, and more relevant healthcare-related certifications. DSPs may also be required by their company to ...

3. Unlicensed assistive personnel - Wikipedia

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   A home health aide (HHA) provides in-home care for patients who need assistance with daily living beyond what family or friends can provide. Patients include those who have a physical or mental disability, are recovering from an injury or surgery, have a chronic illness, or are advanced in age.

4. Live-in caregiver - Wikipedia

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   Throughout the United States, any home health agency that accepts Medicare must employ certified home health aides who've undergone a minimum 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of on-the-job instruction. Individual states may also impose additional screening and training requirements on live-in care agencies that accept Medicare.

5. Home care in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Outpatient elder care. Home care (also referred to as domiciliary care, social care, or in-home care) is supportive care provided in the home.Care may be provided by licensed healthcare professionals who provide medical treatment needs or by professional caregivers who provide daily assistance to ensure the activities of daily living (ADLs) are met.

6. Home health nursing - Wikipedia

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   Home health is a nursing specialty in which nurses provide multidimensional [1] home care to patients of all ages. Home health care is a cost efficient way to deliver quality care in the convenience of the client's home. [2] Home health nurses create care plans to achieve goals based on the client's diagnosis. These plans can include preventive ...

7. Medical assistant - Wikipedia

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   Medical assistant training programs most commonly lead to a certificate or a diploma, which take around one year to complete, or an associate degree, which takes around two years. Study topics include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and programs may include a clinical internship, sometimes referred to as "externship", wherein the ...