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The nursing assistant will enhance their understanding of the mechanisms that contribute to the formation of pressure sores, how to prevent them and what to do to care for the individual who develops them.

Renal failure, also known as end-stage kidney disease, is when the kidneys can no longer filter waste and balance fluids from the body. Dialysis is a medical intervention that filters the waste from the body to extend the person’s life when the kidneys can no longer do so. This self-study will help the health care worker understand the causes of chronic kidney disease and renal failure, what dialysis is, the necessity of dialysis, the different types of dialysis, and the implementation of dialysis at home and in long-term care facilities.

This course informs health care workers on how implicit biases are formed, their causes, and the harm they can create. Methods for recognizing and reducing implicit biases are provided.

The state guidelines for Preceptor Curriculum list five topics and eleven areas of focus. Our Preceptor course incorporates thirteen additional subject areas such as Aspects of Aging, Marketing & Sales, Insurance, Legal Aspects, and Public Relations. We believe these skill sets are important for an AIT to acquire from his or her Preceptor.

This course informs health care workers on how implicit biases are formed, their causes, and the harm they can create. Methods for recognizing and reducing implicit biases are provided. 

El propósito de este curso es fortalecer el conocimiento del profesional del cuidado de la salud definiendo, evaluando, identificando, concientizando, reportando y cuidando a adultos mayores que puedan estar sufriendo de abuso o negligencia, así sea en un ancianato privado o en un ambiente residencial.

Since April 2013, the Florida Board of Nursing requires licensed professionals to complete a two-hour course based on the laws and regulations for nursing practices in the state of Florida. This course fulfills the requirement set forth by the Florida Board of Nursing.

Mental health issues can affect anyone. They do not discriminate based on age, gender, ethnicity, religion, income, social status, or sexual orientation. This course provides education to health care employees who are involved in the care of persons with behavioral health disorders. The guidelines provided are supported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Following this course, you will be able to identify the prevalence of mental illness in the United States, define and possess knowledge of mental illness and substance-related and addictive disorders, and determine what is involved with an interdisciplinary approach to care. This course will address the psychosocial needs of individuals with behavioral health issues and conclude which elements contribute to achieving the highest standard of care for such individuals.

El propósito de este curso es entrenar a los manipuladores de alimentos sobre cómo manejar y preparar alimentos de forma segura para reducir el riesgo de intoxicación alimentaria.

Las instalaciones del cuidado de la salud deben proporcionar un entorno positivo y libre de discriminación para todos los empleados.

LGBT seniors have faced many challenges that have kept them in the closet or forced them back into the closet because of discrimination and bullying from caregivers and other friends and family. This self-study will help health care staff understand the terminology and basic rights of LGBT seniors in long-term care.

The purpose of this course is to provide education to health care employees who are involved in the care of persons with behavioral health disorders. Following this course, you will be able to identify the prevalence of mental illness in the United States, define and possess knowledge of mental illness and substance-related and addictive disorders, and determine what is involved with an interdisciplinary approach to care. This course will address the psychosocial needs of individuals with behavioral health issues and conclude which elements contribute to achieving the highest standard of care for such individuals. It also addresses substance abuse related to opioid use for pain management. 

The purpose of this course is to develop a guide for nurses in the understanding and delivery of compassionate nursing care at end-of-life.

Healthcare providers will place an emphasis on each terminally ill patient’s uniqueness that tends to preserve their sense of dignity.

Activity professionals will review and gain knowledge of assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing 1-1 activities for the bed bound, room bound, or isolated resident.