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, […]
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 some measurement […]
This course provides an overview and instruction on how to assist persons with dementia with their activities of daily living, commonly referred to as ADLs. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Define activities of daily living, also commonly referred to as ADLs List six categories or types of ADL’s Identify […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The courses in this bundle are intended to meet the requirements for medication training required in California Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) of a capacity of more than 15, per the California Health and Safety Code. Course topics include: Medication Management Basics (1.5) Medication Management Laws and Regulations (1.5) Medications Commonly Prescribed for […]
The courses in this bundle are intended to meet the requirements for medication training required in California Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) of a capacity of 15 or less, per the California Health and Safety Code. Course topics include: Medication Management Basics (1.5) Medication Management Laws and Regulations (1.5) Medications Commonly Prescribed for […]
This package contains courses on topics required for annual caregiver training for those working in a residential care setting (RCFE) in California. Courses contained in this package cover topics in the required areas of: Cultural Competency and LGBT Personal Care Services Physical Limitations and Needs of Elderly Psychosocial Needs of Elderly Dementia Care Emergency Preparedness […]
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 […]