California Advance Health Care Directives & POLST Supplement
Advance care planning helps individuals communicate their healthcare preferences before a medical crisis occurs. In California, this may include an Advance Health Care Directive (AHCD) and, for eligible individuals, a Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form.
This course explains the differences between these documents, when each is used, and the responsibilities of California Home Care Aides. Learners will practice recognizing advance care planning documents, protecting participant privacy, responding appropriately during emergencies, documenting objectively, and referring questions through the appropriate supervisory and healthcare channels.
30 mins
Certificate included
100% online
English
Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of California Advance Health Care Directives.
- Distinguish between an Advance Health Care Directive and a POLST.
- Recognize the Home Care Aide’s role in supporting advance care planning.
- Protect participant confidentiality and healthcare choices.
- Respond appropriately during emergencies while remaining within assigned responsibilities.
- Document observations and report concerns according to agency procedures.
What's inside
This course includes
How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks throughout
Audio narration
Closed captions (accessibility)
Certificate of completion
Scenario-based videos
Downloadable checklists
Mobile-friendly access
Progress saving (resume anytime)
