Home healthcare demands more than clinical skill - it requires adaptability, empathy, and a deep understanding of how to provide high-quality care in diverse, unpredictable environments. Growing at Home is a year-long professional development program created specifically for nurses, aides, and caregivers working in the home setting. With a strong emphasis on real-world application, this program equips home health professionals with the tools, confidence, and knowledge to deliver exceptional care where it matters most: in the patient's home.

Each month, participants engage with a focused learning activity that blends evidence-based guidance with practical strategies for immediate implementation. From day one, learners explore how to:

• Conduct home safety assessments that identify environmental risks and support safe care delivery.
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families in their personal space while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Adapt clinical care routines to household conditions, often with limited resources and without direct supervision.

Topics evolve over the year to create a progressive learning journey, including:

Foundations of Person-Centered Care at Home
Understand the principles that guide individualized care and patient autonomy in the home environment.

Dementia Care in the Home Setting
Apply compassionate, structured approaches to supporting patients with memory loss and cognitive decline.

Adapting ADLs to the Home Environment
Modify assistance with bathing, dressing, mobility, and nutrition based on the unique layout and resources of each home.

Infection Control Beyond the Clinical Setting
Reinforce proper protocols in spaces where clinical standards must be maintained within non-clinical environments.

Medication Support and Adherence Strategies
Help patients and families safely manage complex medication regimens, from organization to administration.

Managing Family Dynamics and Ethical Boundaries
Learn how to navigate caregiver fatigue, personal requests, and blurred lines in close-knit home environments.

Documentation and Communication Across Care Teams
Ensure timely, accurate updates to supervising clinicians and case managers in a decentralized care model.

Each module includes a concise, accessible learning activity designed for professionals on the move, followed by a 10-question assessment that verifies comprehension and skill mastery. Participants earn 1.0 CE contact hour per module upon successful completion, with certificates automatically issued and stored in their learner account for compliance tracking and career portfolios.

What sets Growing at Home apart is its exclusive focus on the unique demands of the home care setting. The program provides realistic case studies, reflective exercises, and scenario-based learning that reflect the complexity of in-home care. Whether navigating cluttered environments, supporting patients with limited mobility, or managing the emotional nuances of entering someone’s private space, participants gain practical insights they can use immediately.

By the end of 2025, learners will have a robust foundation in home healthcare essentials. As they move into 2026, the program offers more advanced and specialized modules - supporting professional growth, clinical leadership, and even career progression into home health coordination or specialty certification.