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 approved […]
This course provides practical guidelines for recognizing, treating, and preventing caregiver burnout in a long-term care setting. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Define who a caregiver is. Define what burnout means in context of caregiving. Recognize signs of caregiver burnout. Explain the relationship between burnout and abuse. Describe techniques […]
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 (ADLs). List six categories or types of ADLs. Identify challenges that residents with dementia […]
This course is intended to provide an overview of wellness-related issues and tips for overcoming common challenges for professionals working in healthcare to achieve an optimal work/life/wellness balance. Course objectives include: Identify the six key components of health and wellness Recognize the inherent stress factors that healthcare workers are exposed to and the impact they […]
By the end of this course, learners 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. Course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA) […]
Objectives of this course are to 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 a person with dementia […]
This is an advanced course about Specialized Nutrition Support, also known as Artificial Nutrition and Hydration of patients or residents. Course objectives are: Define specialized nutrition support Describe the normal nutritional needs of the body Identify the two types of specialized nutrition support commonly used in a healthcare environment List the implications for initiation of […]
Course objectives include: 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 and emergencies Identify ways in which the facility […]
Respiratory Infections in the Long Term Care Setting (California CNA Approved) – 1.0 CE/Contact Hour
This course provides an advanced overview of Respiratory Infections in the Long Term Care Setting. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Identify some unique factors which may lead to the prevalence of respiratory infections in long term care facilities Describe the basic anatomy of the respiratory system Describe common diseases […]
This course provides an overview of the Resident Rights for elderly residents living in an assisted living facility. By the end of this course, learners 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 least 5 universal […]