Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner 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. Continuing […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: 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. Apply the concept of alarm fatigue to true […]
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 […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner 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. Continuing Education Credits This course is approved for 1.0 […]
Course Objectives 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 […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner 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 […]
This course provides an overview of the Resident Rights for elderly residents living in an assisted living facility. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner 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 […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner 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 […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Explain the definition of a private duty aide. Explain regulatory requirements related to private duty aides in residential facilities and documentation needed to demonstrate compliance with regulations. Describe differences between private duty aides and volunteers, as well as the distinction between […]