Maricopa Community Colleges  BHS273   20026-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/25/02

BHS273  2002 Fall – 2012 Fall

LEC

3 Credit(s)

3 Period(s)

Respite Care for Challenging Children

Introduction to the role of respite care in relation to maintaining the cohesiveness of the family system. Emphasis on understanding family dynamics, identification of the child and family's strengths and needs, understanding interventions and their uses.

Prerequisites: BHS105 and HES154.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

BHS273  2002 Fall – 2012 Fall

Respite Care for Challenging Children

 

1.

Discuss the definition of respite and professional/ethical standards for respite. (I)

2.

Describe the types of children that receive respite and the importance of family relationships. (II)

3.

Describe the family and relevant dynamics for respite. (III)

4.

Describe the respite provider and discuss roles and importance of boundary setting. (IV)

5.

Identify the types of respite and when the use of respite is indicated. (V)

6.

Identifying the child and family needs as related to respite care. (VI)

7.

Distinguish the types of behavioral, crisis, and medical interventions and their uses. (VII)

8.

Identify the types of parenting styles and skills as related to family dynamics and respite care. (VIII)

9.

Distinguish between written, verbal and non-verbal communication related to respite care. (IX)

10.

Describe the types and importance of appropriate documentation as a supportive care. (X)

11.

Identify a variety of funding sources related to meeting children’s and family’s needs in respite care. (XI)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

BHS273  2002 Fall – 2012 Fall

Respite Care for Challenging Children

 

I. Respite Care

A. Definition

B. Philosophy

C. Professional Standards

D. Ethics in Advocacy

II. The Child

A. Definitions

B. Roles

C. Parental Relationship

D. Sibling Relationship

III. The Family System

A. Definitions

B. Roles

C. Dynamics

D. Support

IV. The Respite Provider

A. Definitions

B. Roles

C. Dynamics

D. Boundaries/Attachment

E. Support

V. Types of Respite

A. Regular

B. Therapeutic

C. Crisis

D. Applications

VI. Understanding A Child's Needs

A. Diagnosis

B. Medical

C. Behavioral

D. Social

E. Educational

F. Supports

VII. Interventions

A. Behavioral Intervention

1. Definition

2. Types

3. Use

B. Crisis Intervention

1. Definition

2. Types

3. Use

C. Medical Intervention

1. Definition

2. Types

3. Use

VIII. Parenting Skills

A. Definition

B. Roles

C. Types

D. Family Chaos

IX. Communication

A. Written

B. Verbal

C. Non-verbal

X. Documentation

A. Written/Recorded

B. Charting

C. Records

D. Confidentiality

XI. Funding

A. Private/Public Insurance/Medicaid

B. Community Service Agencies

C. Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)

D. Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS)

 

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