Below are the revised chapters of the Principles of Caregiving model curriculum. We are still working on final formatting (margins, numbering, etc), but the contents are finished. Feel free to use these materials. We will update this page once more when we get the final copy. If you find any errors or typos, please send comments to julrich@azdes.gov.
Level 1:
Fundamentals (final January 2011)
Level 2:
Aging and Physical Disabilities module (final January 2011)
Developmental Disabilities Module (updated January 2011)
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Module
Caregiving Fundamentals
1: Overview
2: Legal and Ethical Issues
3: Communication
4: Cultural Competency
5: Job Management Skills
6: Observing, Reporting and Documenting
7: Infection Control
8: Nutrition and Food Preparation
9: Fire, Safety, and Emergency Procedures
10: Home Environment Maintenance
Appendix with competencies, index
Fundamentals complete (2 MB)
Aging and Physical Disabilities
1: Body Systems
2: Physical Disabilities and Conditions
3: Psychological and Emotional Conditions
4: Personal Care
5: Transfers and Positioning
6: Sexuality Issues
7: Activity Planning
8: Dementia Specific Care
9: Grief and End of Life Issues
Appendix with competencies
Aging & Physical Disabilities, complete (3 MB)
Developmental Disabilities -
Student Manual (and Facilitator's Guide). The Facilitator Guide contains all the student materials plus teaching tips and additional resources.
1: Knowledge of Developmental Disabilities
1 Facilitator Guide
2 Working with People with Disabilities
2 Facilitator Guide
3: Role of Division of Developmental Disabilities
3 Facilitator Guide updated p. 5
4: Support Planning
4 Facilitator Guide
5: Abuse and Neglect
5 Facilitator Guide
6: Incident Reporting
6 Facilitator Guide updated
7 Daily Living
7 Facilitator Guide
8 Positive Behavior Support
8 Facilitator Guide
FORMS
DD Preservice Orientation Form
DD Incident Report Form
DD Attendant Care Form
DD Attenndant Care Housekeeping Agreement p. 1
DD Attendant Care Housekeeping Agreement p. 2
DD Attendant Care Monitoring
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
