The purpose of this course is to familiarize healthcare professionals with the effects of stress on the brain and body and to provide tools for the prevention of caregiver burnout. By the end of the course, learners will be able to: Define the general concept of stress Describe 3 effects of chronic stress on the […]
Objectives of this course include: Identify and describe three of the most common types of dementia Describe three ways in which a person may be affected by dementia List five changes in behavior and mood commonly found in persons with dementia. Approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in Florida. Must pass […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Define chronic pain and traditional pharmacological and interventional modalities for chronic pain management. Recognize the use of opioids in chronic pain management and contributing factors relating to opioid use disorder. Discuss the properties and evidence-based linkage in medical cannabis for pain management. Discuss the […]
Course objectives include: Identify the most common modes of transmission for bloodborne pathogens (BBP). Describe the best practices for safe handling of BBP in the workplace. Recognize what to do if you have contact with a possible containment. Recall the BBP incident reporting requirements. Course is based on federal OSHA standards and is considered advanced […]
This course provides an overview and instruction on how to assist persons with dementia with their activities of daily living, commonly referred to as ADLs. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Define activities of daily living, also commonly referred to as ADLs List six categories or types of ADL’s Identify […]
This course provides an advanced overview of bullying in the healthcare environment. It is appropriate for healthcare workers who need safety training on this topic, continuing education on this topic, or for any other professionals or members of the public interested in learning more on this topic. Learners will achieve the following objectives: Define workplace […]
By the end of this course, Florida CNAs 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 safety skills in […]
This course provides an advanced overview of Skin Infections in the Long Term Care Setting. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Explain the unique factors that lead to the prevalence of skin infections in long term care facility clients Describe the normal anatomy of the skin Identify conditions that are […]
This course provides an advanced overview of Respiratory Infections in the Long Term Care Setting. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Identify some unique factors which may lead to the prevalence of respiratory infections in long term care facilities Describe the basic anatomy of the respiratory system Describe common diseases […]
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 […]