The training prepares operators to provide residential care of individuals in the home. The program consists of three courses as listed below. The Department of Health has additional structural and service requirements for operating an ARCH home. Participants learn about diseases, preparation of special diets, following through with existing therapies, and behavior management. They also learn simple accounting as well as rules and regulations established by the Department of Health. This program also ensures participants complete the entire training program in a single track of courses that include ARCH Module 12, ARCH Module 13 and ARCH Module 14.
Enrollment Requirements: No high school diploma necessary. Complete the Non-credit Registration Form (PDF). Click here for PDF Downloads. Documentation of completed Hawaii State 100+ Hours NATP (Nurse Aide Training Program) training required.
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Adult Residential Care Home (ARCH) Modules
HC2200 • Tuition: $750 • Course Hrs: 45 (3 semester hr equivalent)
2013 COURSE SCHEDULE (MODULES 12-13-14)
January 19 - February 3
January 19 - February 3
Saturday, Sunday • Time: 8:30am-4:30pm • Location: CE-202 • Instructor: Staff
May 4 - 19
Saturday, Sunday • Time: 8:30am-4:30pm • Location: CE-202 • Instructor: Staff
August 3 - 18
Saturday, Sunday • Time: 8:30am-4:30pm • Location: CE-202 • Instructor: Staff
November 2 - 17
Saturday, Sunday • Time: 8:30am-4:30pm • Location: CE-202 • Instructor: Staff
2013 COURSE SCHEDULE (MODULE 14 ONLY)
2013 COURSE SCHEDULE (MODULE 14 ONLY)
February 2 - 3
Saturday, Sunday • Time: 8:30am-4:30pm • Location: CE-202 • Instructor: Staff
May 18 - 19
Saturday, Sunday • Time: 8:30am-4:30pm • Location: CE-202 • Instructor: Staff
August 17 - 18
Saturday, Sunday • Time: 8:30am-4:30pm • Location: CE-202 • Instructor: Staff
November 16 - 17
Saturday, Sunday • Time: 8:30am-4:30pm • Location: CE-202 • Instructor: Sandy Brown
All course dates and times subject to change without prior notice.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The following modules include the instructional topics for the training listed above. Individual modules cannot be taken separately, except for ARCH Module 14.
ARCH Module 12
ARCH Module 12
Prepares the adult residential care home operator to observe the resident for signs and symptoms of common diseases, make medications available, and prepare for special diets.
ARCH Module 13
Prepares the adult residential care home operator to assist in the provision of occupational, physical, recreational, and diversional therapy. Identifies the operator's role in fostering mental health and care of the mentally ill and mentally retarded.
ARCH Module 14
Prepare the adult residential care home operator to implement specified regulations of Chapter 11-100.1*, prepare simple accounting records, and identify community resources available to resident operators.
Enrollment Requirements: Adult Residential Care Home Modules 12 and 13 or referral from Hawaii Department of Health.
*Regulations are found in Chapter 11-100.1 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. A copy can be obtained by calling 808.692.7404 for $10, or downloading the document here. It may be printed from the computer.
Enrollment Requirements: Adult Residential Care Home Modules 12 and 13 or referral from Hawaii Department of Health.
*Regulations are found in Chapter 11-100.1 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. A copy can be obtained by calling 808.692.7404 for $10, or downloading the document here. It may be printed from the computer.