This course provides a comprehensive and technical overview of Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease, also referred to as GERD. By the end of this course, learners will achieve the following objectives: Define GERD. Describe the symptoms and pathophysiology of GERD. Review the complications associated with GERD. Evaluate the impact of personality, stress, and psychology on GERD. […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: List characteristics of the active dying process. Explain the etiology of five signs and symptoms of active dying. Explain the importance of managing signs and symptoms. Describe treatment for three common physical symptoms at end of life. This course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact […]
This course provides an overview of elderly and dependent adult abuse and neglect. By the end of this course learners will be able to: Describe risk factors for elder and dependent adult abuse and neglect. Name three strategies to prevent elder and dependent adult abuse. List four types of abuse. Define the difference between abuse […]
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 three effects of chronic stress on the […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Identify different types of eating disorders. Differentiate between diagnostic criteria of Anorexia, Bulimia, and Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. Identify nutritional implications and complications. Recognize treatment standards. This course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for: California RCFE Administrators California Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) […]
This advanced course on Diabetes Mellitus: Pathophysiology can be taken as Part 1 of a series or on its own. Course objectives are: Provide the general definition of diabetes and explain the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Describe the normal metabolism of carbohydrates and how this is influenced by diabetes. Compare the […]
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 […]
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. […]
By the end of this course, learners 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. This course is approved […]
This is a basic course designed to benefit those who will be or are assisting older residents with medication management, specifically understanding how antibiotics work and promoting infection control. 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 […]