Common Challenges in Aging (Caregiver Training) – 4.0 Hours

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 […]
Read More

Combative Behaviors in Persons with Dementia (Caregiver Training) – 2.0 Hours

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 […]
Read More

Bloodborne Pathogens (Caregiver Training) – 1.0 Hour

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 […]
Read More

Back Health (Caregiver Training) – 1.0 Hour

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 […]
Read More

Antibiotics and Infection Control in Older Adults (Caregiver Training) – 2.0 Hours

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, […]
Read More

Activities in Assisted Living (Caregiver Training) – 1.0 Hour

This course provides an overview of activities appropriate for an RCFE program and offers practical suggestions for implementation.  By the end of this course learners will be able to: Identify the benefits of a quality activity program Identify and utilize online and community resources for activities Identify and avoid common pitfalls when developing an activity […]
Read More

LGBTQ Sensitivity Training for Long Term Care Professionals (California Required) – 1.0 CE/Contact Hour – 2024

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 […]
Read More

8 Hour Annual Medication Training for Facilities – Any Capacity (California Required – RCFE) – 2024

The courses in this bundle are intended to meet the annual requirements for medication training required in California Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE), per the California Health and Safety Code. Course topics include: Medication Management Basics (1.5 hours) Medication Management Laws and Regulations (1.5 hours) Medications Commonly Prescribed for Persons with Dementia (1.0 […]
Read More