Adapted from a larger distance learning program, this video guide is designed for use by students who feel most comfortable working within the video modality. It contains self-study exercises for development of job-related reading, writing, problem-solving, and reasoning skills required of direct care workers. This independent, self-paced course is divided into 10 theme areas, each relating to a work task that is part of the direct care worker's job. Each theme area is divided into separate units each planned to take about 1 hour to complete. The materials are related to three videotapes. Each unit consists of these components: job context, communication skills covered, objectives, materials list, introduction, description of videotape material, learning activities, and supplements. Theme areas are as follows: introduction to distance learning and reflections on the relationship between direct care work and communication skills; writing notes and narratives; incident reports; individualized planning process; medications; communicating and connecting with individuals; managing daily living activities; improving productivity and job efficiency through personal development; preview of direct care for transitional workers; and career-related college and academic skills. Appendixes include the following: a form to evaluate the guide, information on how to study and manage your time effectively, topics and learning objectives, and answer key. (YLB)