Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner 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 […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: 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. Continuing […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: 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. Apply the concept of alarm fatigue to true […]
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. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Define activities of daily living, also commonly referred to as ADLs. List six categories or types […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Recall food sources that contain protein and fat Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy types of protein and fat food choices Recall the health risks and benefits associated with protein and fat food sources Identify ways to choose food sources of protein […]
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 […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will 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 […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Distinguish between emergencies that impact the resident or client and those that affect the facility as a whole List common emergencies impacting older adults Describe when and how 9-1-1 should be called Identify safety measures the facility can have in place […]
This course provides an overview of the Resident Rights for elderly residents living in an assisted living facility. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Explain the importance of the Resident Rights in providing each resident with quality care and a quality living experience List and explain at […]
This course is designed to enhance the healthcare provider’s knowledge about person-centered care. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Define person-centered care Determine why person-centered care is essential Discuss the barriers to providing person-centered care List steps to establish a framework to put person-centered care into practice. […]