By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Outline techniques to build rapport with patients Explain the importance of and elements within a present illness and health history interview Describe physical examination techniques including inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation Discuss the need to address special considerations in physical assessment including cultural […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Outline techniques to build rapport with patients Explain the importance of and elements within a present illness and health history interview Describe physical examination techniques including inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation Discuss the need to address special considerations in physical assessment including cultural sensitivity, […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Describe the epidemiology and impact of opioid misuse. Identify signs and symptoms of opioid misuse and withdrawal. Identify alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain. Identify approaches, including interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, to maximize outcomes for individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). This […]
This course provides an overview of wandering and safety for persons with dementia. By the end of this course learners will be able to: Define wandering as it relates to persons with dementia Explain why wandering occurs Describe risk factors associated with wandering Identify best practices for responding to a wandering incident Identify other safety […]
In this course, learners will achieve the following objectives: Recognize the challenges in caring for a multicultural elder care population Describe culturally appropriate practices in the health care workplace Explain how to implement practical solutions for overcoming cultural barriers in elder care. This course is intended to contribute to caregiver and staff training in the […]
The courses in this bundle are intended to meet the requirements for medication training required in California Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) of a capacity of more than 15, per the California Health and Safety Code. Course topics include: Medication Management Basics (1.5) Medication Management Laws and Regulations (1.5) Medications Commonly Prescribed for […]
The courses in this bundle are intended to meet the requirements for medication training required in California Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) of a capacity of 15 or less, per the California Health and Safety Code. Course topics include: Medication Management Basics (1.5) Medication Management Laws and Regulations (1.5) Medications Commonly Prescribed for […]
By the end of this course, California RCFE Administrators and Nurses will know how to: Define mobility and why safe transportation is important for aging adults. Recognize relevant laws and regulations in transportation and long-term care communities. Identify essential transportation safety, accessibility, and reliability practices, and appropriate types of vehicles. Apply appropriate outing assessment and […]
Purchasing this course bundle will enroll learners in the following 7 modules, which total 8 online CE/Contact Hours in dementia care if the learner elects to take all the courses in the bundle: Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Assisting Persons with Dementia (1.0), Combative Behaviors of Persons with Dementia (1.0), Communication Considerations when Caring […]
This course curriculum contains a variety of pre-selected course topics approved for RCFE Administrators in California, totaling 20 CE/contact hours. This bundle includes eight (8) hours on the topic of dementia, four (4) hours on Laws and Regulations, and one (1) hour on LGBTQ. Per California Department of Social Services regulations, navigation within these courses […]