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Basic Health is a full day training offered to all support providers in the network180 system.  This program will present Medical information including a demonstration on the correct procedures to measure temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.  A presentation on seizures, allergic reaction and infection control, which includes prevention and spread of infections, hand washing techniques, signs and symptoms of common infections and appropriate staff actions.  This training will also include a presentation and discussion on Universal Precautions.  Guidelines to reduce risk of exposure to germs that may cause disease, including a discussion on Bloodborne Pathogens such as viral Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS.

Tuberculosis, ringworm, scabies, and impetigo (prevention and treatment strategies) will be studied.

Basic Health is part of the health and medication module.  A test will be offered on the content of Basic Health.

Curriculum – Providing Residential Services in Community Settings

Developed and Endorsed by Michigan Department of Community Health