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: Articulate the major geriatric conditions that older residents might be experiencing and identify key strategies to contend with these conditions. Discuss the correlations between various geriatric conditions and the importance of developing effective interventions based on individual need. Identify nationally recognized […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Describe the nutritional risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease in older adults. Identify the dietary interventions appropriate for older adults with cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease. Identify lifestyle changes and dietary modifications appropriate for older adults with cardiovascular risk factors […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Identify the basic anatomy of the back. Describe proper posture and body mechanics. Describe proper lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques. Explain the difference between back sprain and strain. Describe how back health is impacted by weight, nutrition, and exercise. Continuing […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Define alarm fatigue. Describe types of alarms in the hospital setting. Discuss the scope of issues related to alarm fatigue. State factors that contribute to alarm fatigue. Identify strategies to mitigate alarm fatigue. Apply the concept of alarm fatigue to true […]
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, also commonly referred to as ADLs List six categories or types […]
This is an advanced course on pain management. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Identify the three dimensions of pain and the difference between acute and chronic pain. Recognize the various pain measurement tools commonly used for a specific patient population. Describe the key elements of using […]
This course provides an advanced overview of the history, pathophysiology, and diagnosis of nicotine dependence. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Describe the history of tobacco Identify the epidemiology of tobacco use Recognize how nicotine creates dependence Characterize the patient populations with higher nicotine dependence Explain the […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Basic philosophy of hospice The three basic components of hospice model of care Roles of the hospice care team members Eligibility criteria A case study involving ethics. Continuing Education Credits Course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for Certified Nurse Assistants […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Identify the most common modes of transmission for bloodborne pathogens (BBP). Describe the best practices for safe handling of BBP in the workplace. Recognize what to do if you have contact with a possible contaminant. Recall the BBP incident reporting requirements. […]