FSS 186 - Home Visiting Skills

2.0 Credits
Enhance skills and techniques for effective home visiting in various settings and age groups. Includes building relationships, setting goals and documentation, safety and ethics, observation and personal skill assessment. Field study. S/U grade option.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

Describe key components of effective home visiting programs in two case studies. [ACT]
Compare different models of home visiting to be used appropriately in diverse communities. [EXPLORE]
Identify personal strengths and describe skills to develop mutually respectful relationships in the practice of home visiting. [COMMUNICATE ]
Identify and demonstrate qualities of a competent home visitor. [ACT]
Identify common ethical and cultural issues in home visiting. [REASON ]
Demonstrate understanding of family support practices and apply them to home visiting. [ACT]
Identify safe practices to use when home visiting. [ACT]