This course provides an overview of the Resident Rights for elderly residents living in an assisted living facility. By the end of this course, learners 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 least five universal […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Name four symptoms of anxiety and depression. Identify five interventions that reduce psychosocial stress. Explain how resident rights contribute to psychosocial well-being. Identify how to support residents and guide themselves to maintain psychosocial balance during the return to “normal” after a pandemic. This course […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Define private duty aides in RCFE. Explain regulations related to private duty aides in RCFE. Differentiate between private duty aides, volunteers, and certified nurse assistants or home health aides. List risks/benefits of using private duty aides in RCFE. This course is approved for 1.0 […]
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 […]
This is a basic course in pain management designed to benefit non-medical caregivers who will be or are assisting residents with medications. By the end of this course, learners 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 […]
This is a comprehensive course on ostomy care and related disease processes. By the end of this course, learners will achieve the following objectives: Describe the procedure and resultant anatomy for major types of ostomy surgery. Identify at least two professional certificates that specialize in ostomy care. Identify pre-operative and post-operative ostomy considerations. Describe teaching […]
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 […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Describe the basic understanding diabetes 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 least […]
This course provides an overview of policies and procedures related to medication management for elderly residents living in a residential 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 advanced information on infection control challenges in long term care. By the end of this course, learners 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 long term care […]