Nurse Aide/Medication Aide

To enhance the knowledge of nursing assistants in accurate documentation of activities of daily living.

The CNA will better understand the needs of and care for the dying resident. In addition, post-mortem care will be discussed.

The nursing assistant will better understand diabetes, how it affects body systems, and how to care for the resident with diabetes to minimize complications of the disease.

To better understand how ethical principles can be applied in the health care setting by the certified nursing assistant.

This course is designed to assist the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to participate with the health care team in managing aggressive behaviors. It is imperative that CNAs be knowledgeable about, and involved in, the management of difficult behaviors to provide for the safety of residents/patients, staff, and visitors.

This course will provide the direct caregiver with guidelines for appropriate care of the cognitively impaired resident and provide strategies to manage challenging behaviors during the bathing experience. 

Health care workers will understand the warning signs of Alzheimer’s, the diagnosis process, the stages of the disease, and how to keep the resident safe, as well as how to care for a resident with Alzheimer’s disease. Prevention and future outlook of Alzheimer’s will be discussed.

The direct care worker will better understand depression and how it affects the aging population.

To provide caregivers with the basic information on various diets that may be offered in facilities.

The nursing assistant will understand the importance of water for the health of older adults and develop skills to promote proper hydration in those under their care.

The nursing assistant will enhance their knowledge and skills in calculating intake and output and determining percentage of meal completed for their residents.

The nursing assistant will gain an increased understanding of nutrition principles and the unique considerations of the aging population.

The direct care worker will better understand dysphagia by recognizing the signs and symptoms of the disorder and actions to utilize with the dysphagia patient/resident/client.

The nursing assistant will have a better understanding of his/her role in observing for and reporting changes in condition to the charge nurse.

This course will enhance the direct care personnel’s understanding of the benefits of and correct procedures for oral hygiene.

The certified nursing assistant will enhance his/her understanding of infection control practices when providing perineal care to residents.

Regulations for long-term care vary from state to state. This course was adapted from best practices developed for long-term care nursing assistants. Please note that the furniture and equipment in your facility may vary as well. Be aware of your facility policies, procedures, and protocols for care of the residents and follow them. If you have questions regarding residents in your care, see the nurse in charge. The resident’s current level of mobility and functioning will depend upon the degree of assistance needed to complete daily tasks. As a nursing assistant, you are key in facilitating each resident meets their highest level of functioning. This course will discuss bathing, grooming, dressing, oral care, and perineal care.

The nursing assistant is an important part in providing assistance to residents to enable them to function at the highest possible level. Restorative care programs are key in ensuring that residents are assessed and offered activities that benefit their well-being. This course will discuss safe transfers, mobility, and dining assistance.

The nursing assistant will understand skills required to obtain accurate vital sign measurements and to communicate important clinical information to the care team.

The certified nursing assistant will increase his/her understanding and skills for preventing falls and making the environment a safe place for resident care.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) will gain knowledge and skills related to critical thinking.

The nursing assistant will be introduced to nursing process and her role in using that problem-solving approach for the person served.

The nursing assistant will enhance knowledge and understanding of Parkinson’s Disease and learn how to care for the person living with it.

The nursing assistant will enhance her understanding of the mechanisms that contribute to COPD and how to care for the person served who has COPD.

The nursing assistant will enhance their understanding of how pressure injuries form, ways to prevent them, and how to care for individuals with these injuries.