Dementia Related Behaviors (NAB/NCERS Approved) – 1.25 CE/Contact Hours

This course provides an overview of behaviors associated with dementia, with a focus on those associated with Alzheimer’s type dementia. Course objectives include: Determine common causes of behaviors in persons with dementia. Describe most prevalent behaviors associated with persons with dementia. Identify theories of behavior management; define person-centered care as it relates to caring for […]
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Cultural Sensitivity in Elder Care (NAB/NCERS Approved) – 1.25 CE/Contact Hours

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 program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1.25 CE/Contact Hours by […]
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Common Challenges in Aging (NAB/NCERS Approved) – 1.25 CE/Contact Hours

Upon completing this course, learners will be able to: Articulate the major geriatric conditions that elderly patients might experience. Identify key strategies to contend with conditions the elderly patients experience. Discuss correlations between various geriatric conditions. Identify the importance of developing effective interventions based on individual need. Identify nationally recognized screening tools to utilize in […]
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Combative Behaviors in Persons with Dementia (NAB/NCERS Approved) – 1.25 CE/Contact Hours

Objectives of this course include: Define combative behavior in the context of caring for persons with dementia. Implement the “5 Whys” to understand the reason for the combative behavior in persons with dementia. Identify at least three intervention strategies effective at minimizing, managing, and preventing combative behavior in persons with dementia. This program has been […]
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Cardiovascular Disease: Dietary Interventions for Older Adults (NAB/NCERS Approved) – 1.25 CE/Contact Hours

By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Describe the nutritional risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease in older adults. Identify the dietary interventions appropriate for older adults with cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease. Identify lifestyle changes and dietary modifications appropriate for older adults with cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease. […]
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Back Health (NAB/NCERS Approved) – 1.25 CE/Contact Hours

Course objectives include: Identify the basic anatomy of the back. Describe proper posture and body mechanics. Describe proper lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques. Explain the difference between back sprain and strain. Describe how back health is impacted by weight, nutrition, and exercise. This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1.25 CE/Contact Hours […]
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Alarm Fatigue (NAB/NCERS Approved) – 1.25 CE/Contact Hours

The following are the objectives for this course: Define alarm fatigue. Describe types of alarms in the hospital setting. Discuss the scope of issues related to alarm fatigue. State factors that contribute to alarm fatigue. Identify strategies to mitigate alarm fatigue and apply the concept of alarm fatigue to true stories of alarm-related patient harm. […]
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