PROGRAM OBJECTIVE 1. Provide support and assistance in health-related tasks, self-care tasks and in instrumental activities of daily living to cover the needs of the client. 2. Describe the home health aide role in private and community settings. 3. Use oral and written communication skills and appropriate terminology when communicating with patients, family, medical personnel, and other caregivers. 4. Document patient’s record to follow up care, condition, progress, and change. This program is offered exclusively in English or in Spanish.

A copy of high school completion (High School Diploma) or its equivalent (General Education Diploma). If high school was completed in a country other than the United States, a translation and evaluation for US equivalency by a member of NACES must also be provided with the copy of high school completion. • Language Proficiency (as applicable) o Pearson Test for English Proficiency (Versant): for students enrolling in the English version of the program whose primary language is not English or who did not complete high school at an English-speaking institution. The test score must be at least 44. o Pearson Test for Spanish Proficiency (Versant): for students enrolling in the Spanish version of the program whose primary language is not Spanish or who did not complete high school at a Spanish-speaking institution. The test score must be at least 44.

Students must have ready access to all standards outlined. Additionally, some courses require the ability to software. It is recommended that students need to have basic technological proficiency. Assignments may include, but are not limited to, word processing, document creation, digital slide presentations, and recording video that don’t have the basic technological proficiency can benefit from the university’s download and install presentation. Students optional offered trainings in the mentioned areas. Devices A Desktop or laptop device is necessary to complete the coursework. • Desktop or laptop device must have Windows 8/10 or MacOS 10.10 or above and the capability of producing sound via speakers or headphones. • Mobile devices may be used for some, but not all, LMS functions. A mobile device cannot replace a desktop/laptop. Connectivity • High-speed Internet connection: Cable, DSL, etc. • Internet Web Browser (Firefox, Internet Edge, Safari, or Google Chrome). • Personal or university e-mail account. Recommended creation/processing software • Word Processor (MS Word, Google Docs, etc.). • PDF Reader (Adobe Acrobat Reader or Apple Preview). • Additional software may be required for certain courses.

During the admissions process students will be asked to provide a copy of their state or government issue ID. After students begin their program they will be required to upload a face picture to their Vargas Portal profile. Student identities will be verified and their privacy protected through the use of a student a unique username and password during the Admissions process. The Admissions and Financial Aid Offices will verify incoming student documentation. Student privacy will be protected through the https secure connection of the Vargas Portal. Students will login online and agree through a student agreement that they are the sole users of the course materials. Students will be ask to submit their assignments on the Vargas Portal.

Student privacy is very important to the university. Students the university FERPA statement located university website under the consumer disclosures tab in the financial aid section. Students may also review the student records section of the university catalog pages 79-80 for more information on privacy

B.A in Graphic Design Degree Program - the estimated cost for the complete degree program tuition and fees are undergraduate admissions application fee (non-refundable) $50, estimated tuition $58,800, estimated undergraduate technology and facilities fee $3,760, estimated cost for books $4,000 and the total estimated program cost is $66,610 (The total estimated program cost is based on full time enrollment and finishing the program in 8 semesters. Students enrolled in three-quarter time, part time or that repeat courses during the program will have a different total estimated program cost).

Graduation Requirements A total of 60 credit hours must be completed by taking the following courses. Courses which meet the General Education requirements (21 credit hours) are labeled “General Education”.