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- CNA206 - Aggressive Behaviors in the Elderly: Understanding the Behaviors and How Medications Impact Etiology and Treatment (1.0 HR)$15.95
Health care providers will increase their understanding of the management and treatment of aggressive behaviors in older adults.
Learn More - NUR165 - Understanding and Preventing Suicide (1.5 HR)$20.95
Suicide prevention involves a network of individuals providing mental, emotional, and physical support to an individual. This course educates long-term care workers on how to determine if a resident is at risk for suicide, as well as how to appropriately respond, report, and resource.
Learn More - MEM501 - Dementia Training: Understanding Dementia (1.5 HR)$20.95
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 - DTY105 - Understanding the Long-Term Care Survey: Dietary Department (1.0 HR)$15.95
The purpose of this course is to help food and nutrition services staff understand the survey process in long-term care facilities.
Learn More - ALL120 - Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder$15.95
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a dramatic life-altering condition that causes intense feelings of horror, fear, and hopelessness. The purpose of this course is to assist health care workers in identifying symptoms of PTSD and understanding its impact. Topics will also include treatment options as well as in-the-moment techniques to help residents cope with trauma or PTSD symptoms.
- 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 - NUR125 - Cultural Differences in Death and Dying (1.0 HR)$15.95
The purpose of this course is to understand the cultural importance of the individual and those directly affected including family and friends in dealing with illness and death. As the U.S. becomes more ethnically and racially diverse and culturally complex, there is a need to understand how to work with individuals who have values, health beliefs, and perspectives that are different from your own or those you are familiar with.
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 - NHA101 - Admin: Corporate and Facility Compliance for Nursing Home Administrators (2.25 HR)$70.95
The health care administrator will increase their knowledge of corporate compliance and their responsibility to report fraud, waste, and abuse. In health care facilities, all employees are expected to follow certain standards of behavior. These standards should influence the way patient care, daily business, interaction with others, and everyday decisions are accomplished. This course includes information to assist the administrator in developing the facility’s compliance program. The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved the above named program for continuing education credit.
Learn More - NHA105 - Admin: Cultural Competence and Age-Specific Considerations in Health Care for Nursing Home Administrators (1.75 HR)$44.95
Health care professionals working in any setting will increase their understanding and skills in providing optimal care to patients from diverse cultures, religious beliefs, and varying age groups.
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The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved the above named program for continuing education credit. - NUR175 - Cultural Competence and Age-Specific Considerations in Health Care (2.0 HR)$25.95
Health care professionals working in any setting will increase their understanding and skills in providing optimal care to patients from diverse cultures, religious beliefs, and varying age groups.
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 - 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 - NUR166 - Nutrition and Hydration of the Older Adult Patient (2.5 HR)$30.95
Health care professionals will increase their understanding of the nutrition and hydration needs of their elderly patients.
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 - CNA201 - Parkinson’s Disease: Pathophysiology and Medications (2.0 HR)$25.95
To enhance the participant’s knowledge and understanding of Parkinson’s disease and the medications used to treat it, including how they work, methods of administration, and side effects.
Learn More - NUR138 - Constipation and Fecal Impaction in the Elderly (1.5 HR)$20.95
The participant will enhance his/her understanding of constipation and fecal impaction in the elderly.
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 - CNA115 - Perineal and Catheter Care (0.5 HR)$11.95
The certified nursing assistant will enhance his/her understanding of infection control practices when providing perineal care to residents.
Learn More - HH108 - Home Health Patient Rights and Advance Directives (1.0 HR)$15.95
Patients have rights that health care providers are required to follow. These rights ensure that all patients are given choices, have the rights to refuse services or care, understand treatments, and receive quality care. This course is designed to give an overview of patient rights following the federal model patient bill of rights that are a condition of participation in Medicare and Medicaid. If the patient lacks decision-making ability or is legally incompetent, a designated surrogate, family member, or guardian can exercise the patient’s rights on their behalf. You will learn about various types of advance directives, which are legal documents that detail a patient’s health care preferences and end-of-life decisions.
Learn More - NHA104 - Admin: Advance Directives and DNR Order (0.75 HR)$21.95
The purpose of this course is to present health care professionals with a comprehensive understanding of advance directives. The medical community must know the various types of advance directives in order to assist patients with their legal right to make their own decisions concerning their care.
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The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved the above named program for continuing education credit. - NUR174 - Advance Directives and DNR Order (1.0 HR)$15.95
To present health care professionals with a comprehensive understanding of advance directives. The medical community must know the various types of advance directives in order to assist patients with their legal right to make their own decisions concerning their care.
Learn More - NUR146TX - HIV and AIDS: The Basics (1.0 HR)$15.95
Purpose
HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus, progressively kills or damages the cells of the body’s immune system inhibiting the ability to fight infections and certain cancers. In the most advanced stage of HIV infection, AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) occurs. This course helps health care workers understand the progression of the disease, at-risk populations, HIV prevention methods, Texas-specific laws regarding HIV, and treatment options.
Learn More - NUR148 - Influenza and Health Care (1.0 HR)$15.95
To enhance the healthcare professional’s knowledge of influenza: the biology, transmission, signs and symptoms, and infection control measures utilized to minimize transmission of the disease.
Learn More - 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.
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