This course provides advanced information on infection control challenges in long term care. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Describe the factors that lead to infections in long term care facilities. Define and discuss the term “Multidrug Resistant Organisms” or MDRO. Identify some common MDROs in the […]
This course will provide healthcare professionals with information about the face of human trafficking as it occurs worldwide and near to home. This course recognizes potential victims and the appropriate response to suspicion or disclosure of a human trafficking victim. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Define […]
This course provides a rich introduction to Ethics in Healthcare. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Define ethics and ethical considerations unique to healthcare. Describe the four prima facie principles of healthcare ethics. Discuss additional concepts important to healthcare ethics. Examine ethical concepts related to the current […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Identify the most common infectious agents and their main characteristics: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Recognize signs and symptoms of infection in older adults and some of the common infections. Describe how antibiotics work, appropriate usage, dosage, storage, and complications. Identify […]
This course reviews AIDS-related cancers, common cancer types associated with HIV/AIDS, treatment considerations, and strategies for early detection and patient care. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Describe the epidemiology, biology, and treatments for HIV and AIDS and how AIDS impacts certain types of cancer development. List […]
This course provides an advanced overview of advance care planning. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Identify and describe the potential barriers for people in planning for their future in both matters of personal assets and healthcare decision making. Identify communication techniques to help facilitate future care […]
This course is intended to provide an overview of wellness-related issues and tips for overcoming common challenges for professionals working in healthcare to achieve an optimal work/life/wellness balance. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Identify the six key components of health and wellness Recognize the inherent stress […]
This course provides an overview of wandering and safety for persons with dementia. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner 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. […]
This course can be taken to meet the requirements of federal regulations for skilled nursing facilities to provide Trauma Informed Care training to staff (on an annual basis.) Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Name 5 different components of F-TAG 699 Define trauma Recognize a trauma survivor […]
Course Objectives Objectives of this course are to be able to: Describe dementia and common behaviors associated with dementia Define therapeutic activities and describe the benefits of therapeutic activities programming for persons with dementia Identify meaningful activities for persons with dementia using a person-centered approach Identify the steps in assessing activity needs of a person […]