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- All115c - Cultural Competence Addressing Individual and Systemic Issues$15.95
Purpose: This is the final part of a three-part series exploring cultures, ethnicities, age-appropriate care, and historical issues that affect the present health care climate. ALL115a covers cultural competency in health care, ALL115b highlights age-specific considerations in health care, and ALL115c addresses past and current issues of the health care industry, such as racism and discrimination, and how to respond as an individual and facility.
In this course, learners will need to look not only at the systemic issues of racism in the industry, but also their own biases, prejudices, and influence on residents’ care. Becoming knowledgeable and more comfortable with often uncomfortable truths, acknowledging differences, and understanding the issues that both health care workers and residents face are steps in breaking down historical barriers and broadening one’s perspectives.
Learn More - ALL115b - Age-Specific Considerations in Health Care$15.95
Purpose: This is the second part of a three-part series exploring cultures, ethnicities, age-appropriate care, and historical issues that affect the present health care climate. ALL115a covers cultural competency in health care, ALL115b highlights age-specific considerations in health care, and ALL115c addresses past and current issues of the health care industry, such as racism and discrimination, and how to respond as an individual and facility.
In this course, health care professionals will increase their understanding and skills in providing optimal care to residents from varying age groups.
Learn More - ALL110 - Health Care Compliance: What You Need to Know (1.0 HR)$15.95
The participant will enhance their understanding of compliance issues in healthcare.
Learn More - REG101 - Bloodborne Pathogens and Exposure Control for Acute Care (1.5 HR)$20.95
Health care personnel will increase their understanding of the safeguards used to protect themselves and others against the health hazards, which can result from exposure to blood and certain body fluids containing blood-borne pathogens.
Learn More - REG105 - Drug Use and the Workplace (0.5 HR)$11.95
The healthcare employee will enhance his/her recognition of alcohol and other drug (substance) abuse in the workplace setting.
Learn More - ALL105 - Dealing With Difficult People in Health Care (2.0 HR)$25.95
Health care professionals will learn how to identify and respond to conflict and disruptive behaviors among coworkers. Research on the negative consequences of conflict on staff morale and patient care are reviewed. Various strategies to deal with negative situations that are a part of every workplace are explained.
Learn More - REG122 - Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder (1.0 HR)$15.95
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.
Learn More - REG107 - F550 Quality of Life and Residents Rights(1.0 HR)$15.95
Healthcare personnel will describe the expectations of CMS in promoting and enhancing resident quality of life in the facility.
Learn More - ALL115a - Cultural Competence in Health Care (1.0 HR)$15.95
This is the first part of a three-part series exploring cultures, ethnicities, age-appropriate care, and historical issues that affect the present health care climate. ALL115a covers cultural competency in health care, ALL115b highlights age-specific considerations in health care, and ALL115c addresses past and current issues of the health care industry, such as racism and discrimination, and how to respond as an individual and facility.
Learn More - REG201 - Safety Fair: Environmental Safety (1.0 HR)$15.95
To identify ways to promote environmental safety in the healthcare setting.
Learn More - ALL107 - The Importance of Effective Communication in Health Care (1.0 HR)$15.95
Health care workers in long-term care will learn the elements of effective communication, as well as techniques to implement within their workplace that will enhance their connections with colleagues and residents.
Learn More - MEM504 - Dementia Training: Philosophy of Care, Family & Staff Issues (1.0 HR)$15.95
All staff working in the long term care setting will increase their knowledge and skills in caring for persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder.
Learn More - ALL118 - LGBTQ in Health Care (1.0 HR)$15.95
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.
Learn More - REG109 - Hazardous Weather and Internal Disaster Preparedness (1.0 HR)$15.95
This course addresses both weather events and manmade threats that create dangers for long-term care residents and staff. Health care workers will learn how to prepare for and respond to such events.
Learn More - REG118 - Infection Control for Direct Care Personnel (1.0 HR)$15.95
Health care providers and others employed within health care facilities will learn about infection control measures including precautions, transmission-based (isolation) precautions, handwashing, personal protective equipment, sterilization, and disinfection.
Learn More - REG114 - Social Media Usage in Health Care (1.0 HR) (All Staff)$15.95
This course is intended for all employees in the long-term care setting. You will learn what is social media, what privacy rights residents have related to social media, and types of possible criminal abuse via social media. You will study what the August 5, 2016 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) memo mandated that nursing homes do in regards to social media. In June 2016, the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) gave written guidance to members about what these policies may encompass, which will be discussed.
Learn More - REG120 - Dementia - Communication, Behavior Management, and Abuse Prevention (1.0 HR)$15.95
This course discusses the care of individuals with dementia and is intended to meet the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements for dementia training. Topics covered include communication, behavior management, abuse prevention, and dementia. All staff working in the long-term care setting will increase their knowledge and skills in caring for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.
Learn More - ALL104 - Customer Service & Health Care for Non-Supervisory Staff (1.0 HR)$15.95
To improve customer service in health care.
Learn More - ALL131 – Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace$15.95
Diversity and inclusion are two important components of improving equality and advancement in the workplace. One cannot fully prosper without the other. This course is designed to provide both health care workers and employers a deeper understanding on the topic, a review of applicable federal laws, and guidance on how to implement the concepts of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Learn More - REG202 - Safety Fair: Infection Control (1.0 HR)$15.95
To review safe infection control practices utilized in the healthcare setting.
Learn More - REG103 - Hazard Communication (1.0 HR)$15.95
Healthcare personnel will enhance their understanding of the OSHA hazardous chemical guidelines and how to use Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Learn More - REG110 - Identifying Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation (1.0 HR)$15.95
The purpose of this course is to enhance the knowledge of the health care professional in defining, assessing, identifying, increasing awareness, reporting, and caring for elderly people who may be suffering from abuse or neglect, whether in a private home or a residential setting.
Learn More - REG100 - Bloodborne Pathogens and Exposure Control (1.0 HR)$15.95
Health care personnel will increase their understanding of the safeguards used to protect themselves and others against the health hazards, which can result from exposure to blood and certain body fluids containing blood-borne pathogens.
Learn More - REG200 - Safety Fair: Employee Safety (1.0 HR)$15.95
To review safety measures every employee can practice to remain safe in the healthcare environment.
Learn More - REG111 - Oxygen Use and Safety (1.0 HR)$15.95
This course is an introduction to oxygen concentrators, oxygen cylinders, liquid oxygen systems and accessories. Because of the multitude of brands of oxygen concentrators and systems on the market, this course will cover oxygen systems, cylinders, accessories and concentrators in the broadest generic terms.
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