Course Objectives 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 […]
This course provides an advanced overview of bullying in the health care environment. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Define workplace bullying and related terms Identify the prevalence of bullying among health care employees Recognize the factors in health care that perpetuate bullying Summarize interventions to decrease […]
This course provides an advanced overview of Skin Infections in the Long Term Care Setting. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Explain the unique factors that lead to the prevalence of skin infections in long term care facility clients Describe the normal anatomy of the skin Identify […]
This course is designed to enhance the care provider’s knowledge about the sexual needs of persons with dementia. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Define dementia, associated cognitive changes, and common behaviors associated with dementia Describe the difference between sex and intimacy Describe the cognitive changes caused […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Explain the basics of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Identify the basic elements of the Privacy Rule and how it impacts employees in health care settings Describe the penalties for HIPAA violations Analyze HIPAA in the context of […]
This course provides a rich introduction to Ethics in Healthcare. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Define ethics and ethical considerations unique to healthcare. Describe the four prima facie principles of healthcare ethics. Discuss additional concepts important to healthcare ethics. Examine ethical concepts related to the current […]
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 Texas Board of Nursing Jurisprudence course meets 1 contact hour of the continuing education requirements for nurses practicing in the state of Texas. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Describe the legislative purpose of the Texas Nursing Practice Act. Recall the Texas Board of Nursing Mission […]
After completing this course, the learner will understand sexual harassment in the workplace and how it negatively affects employees. This training will help in preventing and responding to incidents of workplace sexual harassment. Specifically, you will be able to: Describe the risks and prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace. Explain the terms “sexual harassment” […]