The courses in this training bundle are intended to meet the requirements for caregivers working in Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) or Assisted Living settings in California, per the California Health and Safety Code. The multiple courses included in this bundle meet the requirements for training in the following categories: Personal Care Services Physical […]
This course provides an overview of wandering and safety for persons with dementia. By the end of this course learners 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. Identify other safety […]
This course is designed to enhance the care provider’s knowledge about the sexual needs of persons with dementia. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Define dementia, associated cognitive changes, and common behaviors associated with dementia. Describe the difference between sex and intimacy. Describe the cognitive changes caused by dementia that impact […]
This advanced course on diabetes medications can be taken as Part 2 of a series or on its own. Course objectives are: Identify the main goals of diabetic medication management and hyperglycemia management. Describe the various methods of insulin administration, different types of insulin, and the rationale of correction or supplemental insulin. Describe the use […]
The seminar consists of four expert panelists affiliated with Grossman Burn Centers and includes the following objectives: Identify catastrophic burns and differentiate with other burns Describe physical factors impacting burn healing utilizing case studies Identify technical aspects of burn injuries and reconstructive procedures List psychological factors impacting recovery. Course meets the criteria for 2.25 CE/Contact […]
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 […]
By the end of this course, learners 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 to prevent accidents […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Define autonomy. Explain why resident autonomy is important in an RCFE. Describe the role of Resident Rights in promoting resident autonomy and maintaining compliance with laws and regulations related to safety. Identify ways to provide an autonomous environment for residents while adhering to laws […]
By the end of this course learners will be able to: Describe the difference between assisting with medications and administering medications. Identify the restrictions for managing medications in an RCFE. List at least three compliance requirements for managing medications in an RCFE. Understand the training requirements for RCFE staff to qualify to assist residents with […]
This course provides an advanced overview of legal, clinical, and ethical issues associated with Medical Cannabis. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Explain the historical, current, and projected uses of medical cannabis Describe the position taken by federal, state, and other authoritative entities on medical cannabis use List pharmacological uses […]