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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Home Health Aides. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Customer and Personal Service59
2.English Language58
3.Medicine and Dentistry48
4.Public Safety and Security41
Therapy and Counseling41
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed
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Knowledge Area Scores

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
59
40
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
58
42
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
48
35
Use a band-aidFill a tooth cavityPerform open heart surgery
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
41
31
Use a seatbeltInspect a building site for safety violationsCommand a military operation
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
41
32
Put ice on a sprained ankleProvide job counseling to the unemployedCounsel an abused child