This course provides an advanced overview of legal, clinical, and ethical issues associated with Medical Cannabis. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Explain the historical, current, and projected uses of medical cannabis Describe the position taken by federal, state, and other authoritative entities on medical cannabis use List pharmacological uses […]
This course provides an advanced overview of the Hospice Model of Care. Objectives include: Describe the philosophy of hospice care. Identify the core members of the hospice team and explain each role. Explain the three components of hospice care. Define eligibility criteria for admission to hospice care. Analyze a case study involving hospice care. This […]
This course covers age-related changes that occur in the physiology of older adults and how these changes can greatly impact the nutritional needs of those living in a long-term care facility. By taking this course, learners will be able to achieve the following objectives: Recognize the physiological, psychological, and environmental factors that can influence the […]
The following objectives will be achieved through this course: Describe the prevalence of falls among the older adult population. Describe some of the implications of falls among older adults. Identify common risk factors for falls. Identify at least three intervention strategies to promote fall prevention. This course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for: California […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Identify and describe three of the most common types of dementia. Describe three ways in which a person may be affected by dementia. List five changes in behavior and mood commonly found in persons with dementia. This course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour […]
This course provides an overview of behaviors associated with dementia, with a focus on those associated with Alzheimer’s type dementia. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Determine common causes of behaviors in persons with dementia. Describe the most prevalent behaviors associated with persons with dementia. Identify theories of behavior management. […]
In this course, learners will achieve the following objectives: Recognize the challenges in caring for a multicultural elder care population. Describe culturally appropriate practices in the health care workplace. Explain how to implement practical solutions for overcoming cultural barriers in elder care. This course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for: California RCFE Administrators California […]
This course will provide you with an in depth understanding of the effects dementia has a on a person’s communication and strategies for improved communication with a person with dementia. By the end of this course learners will be able to: Explain the pathology of dementia and the physical changes that occur in the brain […]
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 […]