Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: 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. Continuing Education Credits This course is approved for […]
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. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Explain the pathology of dementia and the physical changes that occur […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: 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 […]
This course provides practical guidelines for recognizing, treating, and preventing caregiver burnout in a long-term care setting. Course Objectives 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. […]
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. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Define activities of daily living (ADLs). List six categories or types of ADLs. Identify challenges that […]
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 By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Identify the six key components of health and wellness Recognize the inherent stress […]
Course Objectives 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. Continuing Education Credits Course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner 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 […]
This is an advanced course about Specialized Nutrition Support, also known as Artificial Nutrition and Hydration of patients or residents. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Define specialized nutrition support Describe the normal nutritional needs of the body Identify the two types of specialized nutrition support commonly […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: 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 […]