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- ALL137 - Aging and Immobility Dangers$15.95
Loss of muscle mass and strength is a normal part of the aging process. The resulting immobility of aging muscles can affect many areas of the body. This course provides an overview of how aging affects mobility, including risk factors, complications and dangers of immobility, and details how therapeutic activities can lessen mobility problems.
Learn More - REG110S - Identificando el Abuso, la Negligencia y la Explotación de Adultos Mayores$15.95
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.
Learn More - 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 - ALL113S - El Acoso Sexual en el Lugar de Trabajo$15.95
Las instalaciones del cuidado de la salud deben proporcionar un entorno positivo y libre de discriminación para todos los empleados.
Learn More - REG124 - Antibiotic Stewardship (1.0 HR)$15.95
The Antibiotic Stewardship Program is required to be incorporated in the overall infection prevention and control program.
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 - 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 - 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.
Learn More - ALL112 - Medication Management Overview (1.5 HR)$20.95
This course is intended primarily for non-licensed health care personnel who provide direct care for people in home care programs. General guidelines are provided for administering or assisting with the administration of medications. This content reviews basic medication safety and the 6 Rights and three checks of medication administration. Learners will also become familiar with the various routes for medication administration.
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 - REG102 - Fire Safety (1.0 HR)$15.95
Patients in health care facilities are especially vulnerable to a fire. Health care staff must be prepared to respond in the event of a fire. This self-study will help health care staff understand the basics of how fires occur and spread and how to prevent fires. Health care staff will increase their skills in recognizing fire hazards, preventing fires, and options for responding appropriately to a fire emergency.
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 - REG113 – Residents’ Rights (1.0 HR)$15.95
Health care personnel working in the long-term care setting will increase their knowledge and understanding of residents’ rights.
Learn More - ALL111 - Medical Device Reporting (1.0 HR)$15.95
This course is designed to provide employees of user facilities with pertinent information regarding the reporting requirements for medical device malfunctions.
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 - ALL113 - Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (1.0 HR)$15.95
The participant will enhance his or her understanding of the definition of sexual harassment and how to prevent it in the workplace.
Learn More - REG112 - Patient Bill of Rights: Hospital (1.0 HR)$15.95
Health care personnel working in the hospital setting will increase their knowledge and understanding of Patient’s Rights.
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 - REG108 - HIPAA (1.0 HR)$15.95
This course provides an overview of HIPAA, including the reasons for the law, how it is enforced, how the law has changed over time and how HIPAA relates to the health care industry.
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 - 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 - 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 - REG121 - General Safety (0.5 HR)$11.95
To be aware of general safety issues and how to prevent injuries in the workplace.
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.
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