This course will explore how person-centered care benefits both the care recipients and the administrator. This course aims to ensure Assisted Living Administrators, Nursing Home Administrators, and staff understand how to provide high quality care, consistent with the care recipients’ interests and preferences, for the best quality of life. By the end of this course learners […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Identify three effects of anxiety on the body and mind. Distinguish between a normal response to anxiety and overreactions by naming three of each. List three interventions to relieve panic-induced stress Identify three symptoms of anxiety associated with returning to work and adjusting to […]
By the end of this course, you will be able to: Define pain and distinguish the differences between acute and chronic pain. Recognize common signs and symptoms of pain in older adults. Discuss the various types of drugs used for chronic pain management and problems associated with pain medications in the older adults. Review guidelines […]
This course provides an advanced overview of the history, pathophysiology, and diagnosis of nicotine dependence. Learners will achieve the following objectives: Describe the history of tobacco. Identify the epidemiology of tobacco use. Recognize how nicotine creates dependence. Characterize the patient populations with higher nicotine dependence. Explain the diagnosis, treatment options, and typical outcomes following treatment […]
This course provides an overview of medications commonly prescribed for persons with dementia and their impacts. By the end of this course learners will be able to: Define dementia. Explain why medications are sometimes needed to manage symptoms caused by dementia. State three types of commonly prescribed medications for persons with dementia and why they […]
Upon completing this course, learners will be able to: Describe the basic understanding of what diabetes is and factors affecting management of diabetes in older adults. Identify the main goals of diabetic medication management. Describe the various methods of insulin administration, different types of insulin, and the rationale behind correction or supplemental insulin. Identify at […]
This course provides an overview of policies and procedures related to medication management for elderly residents living in a long-term care environment. By the end of this course you will be able to: Define the differences between medication assistance and medication administration. Identify relevant laws and regulations pertaining to medication management for the elderly. Describe […]
This course provides an overview of the financial impact that medical errors have on the healthcare industry. By the end of this course learners will be able to: Discuss the impact of medical errors on healthcare organization finance Identify the impact of medical errors on the finances of individual providers Describe the impact of medical […]
This course provides an overview of concepts related to cultural competency and LGBTQ sensitivity in a long term care setting. By the end of this course learners will be able to: Explain why it is important to gain further knowledge about LGBT persons Recite the facts of the laws pertaining to the LGBT population in long term […]
This course provides an overview of Hepatitis and contains the following learning objectives: Describe the biology and epidemiology of hepatitis. Define the viral and non-viral causes of hepatitis. Identify the symptoms and diagnosis of hepatitis. Recognize treatment options for hepatitis. Implement methods to prevent hepatitis transmission. This program has been approved for Continuing Education for […]