Course Description / Subject Matter:
This comprehensive CEU training course is designed to satisfy portions of the Florida Administrative Code 59A-18.0081 requirements for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs), consolidating essential task-based skills into one integrated learning module. Developed and taught by a registered nurse, the course provides in-depth instruction on patient care activities that must be taught and documented by an RN. These include:

• Assisting with oxygen therapy

• Taking vital signs

• Preparing special diets

• Measuring intake and output

• Performing glucometer readings

• Administering simple urine tests

• Applying ice caps or collars

Each module emphasizes safety, infection control, documentation, and professionalism—equipping caregivers to deliver effective, responsible care in the home setting.

By completing this training, caregivers will deepen their understanding of delegated healthcare tasks, legal responsibilities, and clinical judgment. The course’s self-paced, text-based format allows learners to engage with the material at their convenience, while scenario-based examples, step-by-step procedures, and evidence-based guidelines reinforce core competencies.

Whether newly certified or seeking a refresher, participants will complete the course with greater confidence, enhanced skills, and readiness to support patients with complex needs—while remaining within their permitted scope of practice.

This content is intended as a refresher and reinforcement of subjects covered during state-mandated CNA and HHA training programs.

Target audience: (CNA.HHA)

Contact hours/ Total Clock Hours: 3

Teaching Methods: 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 HHAs, and CNAs.

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

Course Description/ Subject Matter:
This comprehensive CEU training course is designed to meet portions of Florida Administrative Code 59A-18.0081 requirements for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs) by consolidating essential task-based skills training into one integrated learning module. Developed and taught by a registered nurse, the course offers detailed instruction on the proper execution of patient care activities that must be taught and documented by an RN. These include assisting with oxygen therapy, taking vital signs, preparing special diets, measuring intake and output, performing glucometer readings, administering simple urine tests, and applying ice caps or collars. Each module is carefully crafted with a focus on safety, infection control, documentation, and professionalism, ensuring caregivers are prepared to support clients in the home setting effectively and responsibly.

By completing this training, caregivers will gain a deeper understanding of the practical and legal responsibilities involved in delegated healthcare tasks, enhance their clinical judgment, and demonstrate their commitment to high-quality care. The self-paced, text-based format allows learners to engage with the material at their convenience while reinforcing core competencies through scenario-based learning, step-by-step procedures, and evidence-based guidelines. Whether newly certified or seeking to update their knowledge, participants will finish this course with increased confidence, improved skills, and readiness to support patients with complex care needs while remaining within the scope of their allowed duties.

Course Content:
This self-paced text-based course is designed to satisfy the general training portion of the following statute:
59A-18.0081 Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide.
The certified nursing assistant (CNA) and the home health aide shall:
(5) Perform other activities as taught and documented by a registered nurse, concerning activities for a specific patient and restricted to the following:
(a) Assisting with the placement or removal of a colostomy bag, excluding the removal of the flange or manipulation of the stoma’s site;
(b) Assisting with the application and removal of anti-embolism stockings and hosiery prescribed for therapeutic treatment of the legs.
(c) Assisting with the use of devices for aid to daily living such as a wheelchair or walker;
(d) Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises;
(e) Assisting with prescribed ice cap or collar;
(f) Administer simple urine tests for sugar, acetone or albumin;
(g) Assisting with the use of a glucometer to perform blood glucose testing;
(h) Measuring and preparing special diets;
(i) Measuring intake and output of fluids;
(j) Measuring vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration or blood pressure;
(k) Assisting with oxygen nasal cannulas and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices, excluding the titration of the prescribed oxygen levels; and
(l) Assisting with the reinforcement of dressing.

Learner Objectives:

By the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the legal responsibilities, limitations, and permitted activities of HHAs and CNAs as outlined in FAC 59A-18.0081.
• Demonstrate proper techniques for performing delegated tasks such as vital sign measurement, special diet preparation, intake/output tracking, glucometer use, and simple urine testing.
• Apply infection control principles and safety precautions, including the correct use of PPE and hygiene protocols, during all delegated care tasks.
• Document and report patient care activities and abnormal findings accurately and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.

General 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 individual circumstances. The creators and presenters of this course disclaim any liability for decisions made based on the information provided.