The purpose of this course is to familiarize caregivers or other professionals working in long term care 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 […]
Objectives of this course include: Identify and describe three of the most common types of dementia Describe three ways in which a person may be affected by dementia List five changes in behavior and mood commonly found in persons with dementia. This course is intended to contribute to caregiver and staff training. Participants must pass […]
Objectives of this course include: Determine common causes of behaviors in persons with dementia Describe the most prevalent behaviors exhibited by persons with dementia Describe theories of behavior management Define person centered care Identify approaches care providers can use to assist a person with dementia during a behavior episode. This course is intended to contribute […]
In this course, learners will achieve the following objectives: Recognize the challenges in caring for a multicultural elder care population Describe culturally appropriate practices in the health care workplace Explain how to implement practical solutions for overcoming cultural barriers in elder care. This course is intended to contribute to caregiver and staff training in the […]
This course will provide you with an in depth understanding of the effects dementia has a on a person’s communication and strategies for improved communication with a person with dementia. By the end of this course learners will be able to: Explain the pathology of dementia and the physical changes that occur in the brain […]
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 […]
Objectives of this course include: Define combative behavior in the context of caring for persons with dementia. Implement the “5 Whys” to understand the reason for the combative behavior in persons with dementia. Identify at least three intervention strategies effective at minimizing, managing, and preventing combative behavior in persons with dementia. This course is intended […]
Course objectives include: Identify the most common modes of transmission for bloodborne pathogens (BBP). Describe the best practices for safe handling of BBP in the workplace. Recognize what to do if you have contact with a possible containment. Recall the BBP incident reporting requirements. Course is based on federal OSHA standards and is considered advanced […]
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. This course is intended to contribute to the caregiver and/or staff training […]
This is a basic course designed to benefit non-medical caregivers 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, […]