This self-paced, text-based course is designed to enhance professionalism in caregiving roles. It focuses on client satisfaction, personal presentation and dress, punctuality, and ethical behavior for Independently Employed Caregivers. It relies on participant reading, comprehension, self-reflection, and a final evaluation to demonstrate competency.

It is designed to provide caregivers—RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and HHAs—with the foundational skills and knowledge to enhance their professionalism in their caregiving roles. As caregivers regularly interact with clients, family members, and colleagues, professionalism is critical in maintaining trust, ensuring high-quality care, and fostering a positive work environment.

Course Title: Caregiver Professionalism For Independently Employed Medical Professionals (RNs, LPNs, HHAs and CNAs)

Target Audience: Medical Professionals working as Independent Contractors including (RNs, LPNs, HHAs, and CNAs)

Contact Hours/Total Clock Hours: 1 hour

Teaching Method: This self-paced, text-only course allows learners to complete training on their own time. It provides clear explanations and examples of professionalism in the caregiving context, including examples that are common and essential for RNs, LPNs, HHAs, and CNAs.

Developed by: Scott Strachan RN, BSN (former Independently Employed CNA)

Course Description/Objective/Teaching Methods:
This self-paced text-based course is designed to enhance professionalism in caregiving roles. It focuses on client satisfaction, personal presentation and dress, punctuality, and ethical behavior for Independently Employed Caregivers. It relies on participant reading, comprehension, self-reflection, and a final evaluation to demonstrate competency.

Course Objectives

1. Identify key aspects related to professionalism for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and HHAs.
2. Review examples of scenarios where caregiver professionalism is and is not demonstrated.
3. Consider ethical considerations related to caregiver professionalism.
4. Assess personal practices that demonstrate professionalism.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, learners will be able to:

• Describe examples of professionalism related to independently employed RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and HHAs.
• Recognize Scenarios where professionalism is required.
• Evaluate Reviewed examples of professionalism.

Disclaimer:
The information provided in this course is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the content is not guaranteed to be free from errors or omissions. Participants are encouraged to consult with a qualified professional for specific advice related to their circumstances. The creators and presenters of this course disclaim any liability for decisions made based on the information provided.