By the end of this course, learners 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 and cardiovascular disease. […]
This is part of a series of courses related to health and wellness, but can be taken independently. This course provides an advanced analysis of the health benefits and risks associated with carbohydrate intake. Objectives include: Define carbohydrates and identify healthy carbohydrate choices. Compare the health benefits between simple and complex carbohydrates. Identify food sources […]
This is an advanced course on alternative treatments with the following objectives: Describe the prevalence of alternative medicine in society. Describe unique features of chiropractic, acupuncture, and homeopathic practices. Identify the common ailments treated through chiropractic, acupuncture, and homeopathic therapies. Identify vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements commonly used to treat certain conditions. Approved for 4.5 […]
This is an advanced course on alcohol use disorder. Course objectives are: Define alcohol use disorder and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) criteria used to diagnose alcohol use disorder. Define key terms and differentiate the terms alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence. Recognize risk and protective factors and common complications associated with […]
This course provides an advanced overview of advance care planning. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Identify and describe the potential barriers for people in planning for their future in both matters of personal assets and healthcare decision making. Identify communication techniques to help facilitate future care planning discussions with […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Recall food sources that contain protein and fat Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy types of protein and fat food choices Recall the health risks and benefits associated with protein and fat food sources Identify ways to choose food sources of protein and fat to […]
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 […]
This course provides an overview of wandering and safety for persons with dementia. By the end of this course learners will be able to: Define wandering as it relates to persons with dementia Explain why wandering occurs Describe risk factors associated with wandering Identify best practices for responding to a wandering incident Identify other safety […]
This course provides an overview of vaccinations in children and adults and addresses some of the controversy surrounding vaccinations. It is appropriate not only for healthcare workers and social service professionals, but also for patients, parents, and members of the public interested in learning more about this issue. By the end of this course, learners […]
Trauma-Informed Care in Skilled Nursing (Nurses, CCM, CRC, and NASW approved) – 1.5 CE/Contact Hours
Course objectives include: Name 5 different components of F-TAG 699 Define trauma Recognize a trauma survivor using behavioral indicators Examine different trauma assessment tools Describe 3 aspects of cultural competence in trauma-informed care Understand the difference between PTSD and trauma-informed care. Course is approved for 1.5 CE/Contact Hours for the following professionals: Nurses (RN, LVN, […]