Course objectives include: 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. Course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours to Certified Nursing Assistants […]
The following are the objectives for this course: 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 and apply the concept of alarm fatigue to true stories of alarm-related patient harm. […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Define implicit bias and the differences between implicit and explicit bias. Distinguish the difference between System 1 and System 2 thinking. Evaluate the origin of implicit bias, historically and within oneself. Analyze stereotypes and stigmas, and implicit biases in healthcare. Discuss […]
This course provides an overview of concepts related to cultural competency and LGBTQ sensitivity in a long term care setting. This course was updated in 2018 to meet the California requirements for professionals working in assisted living and skilled nursing environments. By the end of this course learners will be able to: Explain why it is important […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Define trauma and trauma-informed care. Recognize a trauma survivor using behavioral indicators. Examine different trauma assessment tools. Describe aspects of cultural competence in trauma-informed care. Identify the professional standards in trauma-informed care. This course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for: California RCFE Administrators […]
By the end of this course, learners 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 of a person […]
By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Recognize current hurdles in recruiting staff in the RCFE industry. Explain the importance of building staff loyalty. Outline the best practices for successful on-boarding of staff. Identify common Title 22 violations or citations related to staffing and personnel requirement. Identify ways to retain staff […]
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 […]