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Dementia: Causes, Symptoms, and Types (2 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (34025) Residential Care Facility for Elderly (34026) Board of Registered Nurses The purpose if this course is to give administrators and caregivers a basic understanding dementia and the significant challenges it poses in residential care. The term “dementia” refers to a pattern of features and traits; it is not a disease by itself. Rather, it is associated with many different underlying disorders. The term is used to mean an impairment or loss of mental powers. It consists of two Latin words, which translate to “away” and “mind.” Dementia causes many areas of intellectual ability to decline, and it is severe enough to interfere with daily functioning of a healthy, alert person. The decline affects many areas such as vocabulary, judgement, reasoning, physical coordination and mathematics. Read more

Dementia: Getting Through the Day (2 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (066-0243-36847) Residential Care Facility for Elderly (066-0249-36849) Board of Registered Nurses This course helps the administrator understand how dementia affects the daily activities of a resident. It provides tips and techniques to assist residents with dementia while allowing them to maintain their dignity. Read more

Developmental Disabilities (3 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (35149) Residential Care Facility for Elderly (35148) Group Home (35150) STRTP (35151) ‘Developmental disability’ is an umbrella term for any condition that disrupts the normal development and function during childhood, with the effects often persisting through adulthood. Developmental delays can be caused by a wide variety of conditions affecting the brain. This course covers some of the more common types of developmental disorders, along with care techniques, particular needs that accompany aging, and the basic provisions of the Lanterman Act. Read more

Diabetes (2 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (36365) Residential Care Facility for Elderly (36363) Group Home (36364) STRTP (36362) Accepted by the Board of Registered Nurses Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease that results in too much glucose, a form of sugar, in the bloodstream. DM negatively impacts multiple body systems. There are Type I Diabetes, Type II Diabetes, and a newer reference to pre-diabetes or borderline diabetes.  The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of diabetes mellitus, its types and causes, clinical criteria for diagnosis, and treatment options, as well as screening and prevention guidelines to enhance the affected resident’s clinical outcomes and as result, their quality of life. Read more

It is essential that residential facilities are equipped and ready to respond to disasters that endanger the lives of residents and staff, and damage property. While not all disasters may be anticipated, studies demonstrate that preparation, knowing how to respond when a disaster strikes, and remaining calm and flexible can save lives and reduce physical damage. Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (35671) Residential Care Facility for Elderly (35672) Group Home (35673) STRTP (35674) Read more

Employee Management (2 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (34089) Residential Care Facility for Elderly (34088) Group Home (34086) STRTP (34087) It is common for new administrators to be caught off-guard by the challenges of managing staff. A significant part of the administrator's job is to deal with a variety of staff-related issues. After all, being an employer and managing staff is complex and demanding work. This course covers the basics of handling the core duties that are part of being the boss. Read more