DHS 129.06(3)(c)9.9. Defining criteria for successful achievement of training program objectives, including development of oral and written examinations and development of methods for demonstrating skills based on behaviorally stated course objectives; and DHS 129.06 HistoryHistory: CR 08-042: cr. register November 2008 No. 635, eff. 12-1-08. DHS 129.07DHS 129.07 Standards for nurse aide training programs. DHS 129.07(1)(1) Curriculum for a nurse aide training program. The training program shall include theory and practice in all of the following care areas: DHS 129.07(1)(a)(a) Interpersonal communication and social interaction. The program shall include the theory of and practice in communicating and interacting on a one-to-one basis with a client; serving as part of a team implementing client care objectives; demonstrating sensitivity to a client’s emotional; social and psychological needs through directed interactions; and skills that enable expressions of age-appropriate behavior by allowing a client to make personal choices and by reinforcing behavior that supports a client’s sense of dignity. After completion of this portion of the training program, a nurse aide shall do all of the following: DHS 129.07(1)(a)1.1. Identify the components of a caregiver-client relationship and be able to recognize and demonstrate understanding of all of the following: DHS 129.07(1)(a)1.a.a. The uniqueness of each client, in terms of that person’s age, disability, family status, financial status, gender, marital status, race, and sexual orientation, and cultural, generational, social, ethnic, religious or other background, values or characteristics. DHS 129.07(1)(a)1.b.b. The needs of a client with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, mental illness, intellectual disability, or other cognitive disabilities or impairments. DHS 129.07(1)(a)2.2. Demonstrate an ability to establish effective relationships with clients and be able to do all of the following: DHS 129.07(1)(a)2.a.a. Communicate with clients in a respectful manner that affords clients dignity. DHS 129.07(1)(a)2.b.b. Explain procedures and activities to clients before carrying out those procedures or beginning those activities. DHS 129.07(1)(a)2.c.c. Demonstrate concern for clients who have long-term or disabling illnesses or who are dying. DHS 129.07(1)(a)3.3. Demonstrate an ability to use appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication skills with clients and be able to do all of the following: DHS 129.07(1)(a)3.c.c. Identify the difference between non-acceptable and acceptable touching during job performance. DHS 129.07(1)(a)3.d.d. Identify therapeutic interventions and specialized techniques for responding to client’s wandering and confusion. DHS 129.07(1)(a)4.4. Recognize common barriers to communication, including language, vision changes, hearing loss, speech problems, memory loss, disorientation and pain. DHS 129.07(1)(a)5.5. Demonstrate an ability to promote the independence of clients within the limitations of their physical, mental and intellectual impairments by fostering self-help skills through appropriate responses to clients’ attempts to provide self care, including recognizing clients’ level of ability in self care activities. DHS 129.07(1)(a)6.6. Identify the role of the family and other persons of importance to the client in the client’s care and as resources for client emotional support.