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 […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Identify three effects of anxiety on the body and mind. Distinguish between a normal response to anxiety and overreactions by naming three of each. List three interventions to relieve panic-induced stress. Identify three symptoms of anxiety associated with returning to work […]
This is a basic course in pain management designed to benefit non-medical caregivers who will be or are assisting residents with medications. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Define pain and distinguish the differences between acute and chronic pain. Recognize common signs and symptoms of pain in […]
This is a comprehensive course on ostomy care and related disease processes. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Describe the procedure and resultant anatomy for major types of ostomy surgery. Identify at least two professional certificates that specialize in ostomy care. Identify pre-operative and post-operative ostomy considerations. […]