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8:00am - 6:30pm Behavior Speaks Louder Than Words (5 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) This 5-hour course provides participants with tools to understand problem behaviors in residential settings. The course is based on the premise that staff armed with the tools to understand what behavior is communicating can go a long way to improving the quality of care, and satisfaction of residents, families, and staff.   Diversity and Cultural Competence (3 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) This three‐hour course will provide a basic overview of cultural competence and its importance for people in residential programs. Administrators will examine their thoughts on ethnicity and diversity issues. The class covers diversity at all levels including, but not limited to, race, religion, gender, ethnic background, and sexual identity. The course will address the issues leading to the passage of CA AB663 (2013).   Regulations: A Visit from Your LPA (2 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) This two‐hour course outlines how to be prepared for a visit from your Licensing Program  Analyst. Topics include frequency and potential reasons for a visit, what tools the analyst will use, accommodations you are required to provide for the inspection, and potential outcomes. Also discussed will be what constitutes a serious deficiency, the most commonly cited deficiencies, and citations. When, how, and if an appeal is appropriate will be discussed. Participants will leave with a plan for achieving “substantial compliance.” Read more

Evening Class! 4:30pm - 8:30pm Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (4 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) 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. Read more

Activities of Daily Living - The Essentials (3 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) Activities of daily living (ADLs) are the common, everyday, learned activities that people perform to maintain their health and wellness. An individual in assisted living will probably require some level of assistance with their ADLs. This course provides step-by-step guidelines as well as tips and tricks for helping individuals get through their daily care routines. Read more

Autism Spectrum Disorder (2 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) This course provides students with an introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and its impact on individuals and their families. Students will gain knowledge about the characteristics, causes, and diagnosis of ASD, and explore different types of ASD and their symptoms. The course also covers the impact of ASD on individuals, the importance of early identification, societal implications, attitudes towards individuals with ASD, and tools to support them in various settings.  Read more

Behavior Issues (1 CEU) Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) By approaching behavior as communication, we are able to listen to what a resident may be trying to tell us, discover the reasons behind their behavior, and take steps to meet the needs or concerns behind it. This course also instructs the user on how to use a Functional Behavior Assessment and a Positive Behavior Approach. These concepts can be applied to address problem behaviors in residential care.  Read more

Common Health Issues (2 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) As we age, our bodies begin to work differently. Many bodily functions and systems begin to deteriorate, leaving a person with diminished capacity and vulnerable to many health issues. This module describes some of the more common health problems you'll encounter in a residential care facility, along with ways to help your residents cope with them. Topics include dehydration, urinary tract infections, constipation, aspiration, pneumonia, dental problems, and skin issues.  Read more