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, […]
Objectives of this course are to 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 of a person with dementia […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Define what a CAT injury is, and what injuries are considered catastrophic. Identify claims/employer implications when dealing with a CAT injury. Describe the uniqueness in the CAT case management process. Discuss specific injuries and special case management considerations. Course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact […]
This course offers an overview of the bioethical issues impacting healthcare professionals regarding the use of stem cells. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Define stem cells and explain their use in medicine. Identify the bioethical concerns about stem cells. Describe the current ethical guidelines given by the American Nurses […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Describe the epidemiology, biology and risk factors for melanoma skin cancers List symptoms and diagnostic methods for melanoma Recognize the classification of various types of melanoma and how these tumors are staged Discuss treatment options based on tumor stage Identify methods to decrease the […]
This course is designed to enhance the healthcare provider’s knowledge about the sexual needs of persons with dementia. Upon completion of this course, participants 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 by dementia that impact […]
Course objectives include: Define sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock Describe the clinical manifestations of the effect of sepsis on the human body Explain how sepsis is diagnosed Describe the treatments for sepsis Identify the risk factors for sepsis. Course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours to the following professions: Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all […]
Course objectives include: 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 to prevent accidents and emergencies Identify ways in which the facility […]