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There is one textbook required:
Book 1: Assisting with Patient Care: By Sheila A. Sorrentino,
RN, PhD. Mosby Publishers. ISBN: 0-8151-2033-8
You can also order this book online at:
This course focuses on the major theories and practice component
for the care of geriatric patients. The materials for this course
are focused on pages 371-849 in the book.
The course
begins on the date of student enrollment. You have 90 days to complete
this course. Extensions are rarely granted, and then, only for
extreme emergencies or active military duty. If you do not complete
the course within the 90 day time frame receive an "incomplete/withdrawal" and
would have to re-register and pay tuition again if they desire
to complete it.
This is a self-paced course. You may proceed at the pace that
is right for you. It is acceptable to accelerate in this course
and complete it in less than 90 days.
As you progress through the course, always feel free to contact
me to discuss issues, questions, etc related to the course. I am
is there to be a mentor to you as you proceed with learning.
You may
contact me at any time. You may also request to have a meeting
in a chat room with me. Please make such requests directly to me,
I will then set the date and time for the chat room meeting. I
will answer your emails within 48 hours of receipt.
There is only one examination
for this certificate program. The examination may be taken upon
successful completion of all of the assignments for Courses I,
II, and III in this certificate program. Assignments are graded
on a Pass/Fail basis. The final examination is open book, and you
have three days to complete it. I will give you full instructions
on accessing and taking the exam as you progress in the certificate
program. The final examination covers the materials from all three
courses in the certificate program. The final examination consists
of objective type questions. The grade scale for the final examination
is provided above.
If you have any questions regarding this program, you may address them to ihm51@neo.rr.com
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