Certified Patient
Volunteer Training Program - $40.00
Northland Hospice strives to offer the best possible care and support to the individuals
we serve and it is our goal to provide our patients and families with competent and
confident volunteers. The Patient Volunteer Training Program is a requirement for all
volunteers who work directly with hospice patients and is designed to meet Medicare
guidelines. Upon completion of the program, participants will be certified as a Hospice
Patient Volunteer recognized by the Arizona Department of Health Services and the Arizona
Hospice and palliative Care Organization. For additional information, please email our
Volunteer Coordinator, Jacque Auxier, at jauxier@northlandhospice.org
or call (928) 779-1227. Fall 2010 course: October 8 & 9 at 8am to 5pm.
Certified Assisted Living Caregivers
Training Courses
Northland Hospice offers classes leading to Caregiver Certification. This program,
recognized by the Arizona Department of Health, is the first of its kind to be offered
locally. Pre-registration is required for any of the following Caregiver
Courses. For more information or an application, please call Bobby at the Northland
Hospice at (928) 779-1227 or class instructor, Deborah Martin-Wille, RN, MSN at (928)
773-0093.
The three courses we offer are:
Complete Caregiver Certification Course
- $295.00
This class is for individuals with little or no care giving experience. It covers three
levels of care: Supervisory Care - for those whose role is primarily assisting the
residents of a facility or home; Personal Care - for caregivers who provide more personal
care; Directed Care - for those who work with residents who are unable to care for
themselves. This class is only available to individuals who have been hired by an assisted
living facility, nursing home, or LLC who is paying for the course.
The Complete Course is a 3-day class (usually meets over a weekend, from 9 am to 5 pm) that will be scheduled when six students are registered.
Manager Training - $100.00
This class is for the Certified Caregiver who wants to increase his/her skill level to the
management level.
Manager Training meets for one day, 9 am to 5
pm. Please contact Northland Hospice for dates or if you are interested in taking
the course.
Review and Test Out - $165.00
Caregivers with CNA credentials or two years minimum experience may receive certification
through Review and Test Out, only with permission of the instructor.
Review & Test Out meets for one day, 8:30
am to 5 pm.
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