50-504-705Health Services Training for DOC Corrections Officers
Course Information
Description
Health services training examines medical delivery, medication side effects, and an orientation to the roles performed by corrections officers related to health services.  Apprentices will learn to recognize the manifestations of chronic illnesses, and needs of special populations.  Procedures to follow for infectious disease control are reviewed.  Suicide prevention and dealing with mental health issues are discussed.  A review of HIPAA rules and regulations are included in the learning outcomes.
Total Credits
0.75
Course Competencies
  1. Examine health services related to the corrections setting
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    70% is required to successfully complete the program

  2. Explore techniques for the delivery of medical services and medications to inmates
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    70% is required to successfully complete the program

  3. Identify health services related issues or special needs populations
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    70% is required to successfully complete the program

  4. Apply infectious disease control procedures in the correction setting
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    70% is required to successfully complete the program

  5. Examine the HIPAA Act and how it relates to DOC employees
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    70% is required to successfully complete the program

  6. Apply DOC suicide prevention techniques to the correctional setting
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    70% is required to successfully complete the program

  7. Examine mental health issues and their impact to the roles performed by corrections officers
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    70% is required to successfully complete the program