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8:00am - 6:30pm Medications: The SMART Approach (5 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (36835) Residential Care for Elderly (36836) Group Home (37149) STRTP (37367) Accepted by the Board of Registered Nurses This 5-hour course will cover Title 22 regulations regarding medication assistance to meet requirements and best practices. This course will prepare participants from all residential facility types on those requirements. Can also be used by live-in staff to prepare to assist with the self-administration of medications in a residential care facility. The course will also review training methods so participants can train others.   Infectious Diseases: HIV, AIDS, TB, and More (5 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (32057) Residential Care for Elderly (32056) Group Home (37147) STRTP (32053) Accepted by the Board of Registered Nurses This is a five-hour update course that covers the most current information on HIV, AIDS, and TB required for ARF administrators, as well as covering hepatitis, MRSA, and other pertinent diseases in residential care.  While the state requirements deal with client issues, there are employee issues as well. Read more

8:00am - 6:30pm Activities and Resident Engagement (4 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (36699) Residential Care for Elderly (36716) Group Home (37234) STRTP (37340) Accepted by the Board of Registered Nurses This 4-hour course will review regulatory requirements on activities and staffing and provide tools for providers to expand their activities program options.   Managing Challenging Behaviors - Navigating Difficult Behaviors (4 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (36831) Residential Care for Elderly (36832) Group Home (37235) STRTP (36834) Accepted by the Board of Registered Nurses This four-hour course is designed to help participants manage difficult behaviors in various settings. It covers identifying difficult behaviors and associated issues, developing tips for handling these behaviors, applying concepts of grieving, identifying difficult behaviors of residents, and managing them effectively. The ABCs of behavior and teaching techniques for problem-solving and behavior management for staff are also covered. Participants will gain a better understanding of how to manage difficult behaviors and create positive outcomes.   Regulations: Mandated Reporting and Documenting Incidents (2 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (35907) Residential Care for Elderly (35908) Group Home (37156) STRTP (37359) This two‐hour course outlines the requirements of reporting to CCLD when the unexpected occurs. From the duties of a mandated reporter to accidents, disasters, outbreaks, and more, this course teaches the participant how to avoid fines by properly documenting and reporting the unforeseen. Read more

8:00am - 6:30pm Food Service by the Numbers (4 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (37728) Residential Care for Elderly (37729) Group Home (37730) STRTP (37731) Accepted by the Board of Registered Nurses This 4-hour course equips students with the knowledge and skills to ensure that the meals they are serving are safe, delicious, and meet the nutritional needs of their residents. This course covers regulations and budgeting, food safety practices and meal planning principles, modified and supplemental diets, the four pillars of food safety, and common food safety myths. We will also explore the science behind foodborne illnesses and identify common risks.   Disaster Preparedness (4 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (36263) Residential Care for Elderly (36264) Group Home (36265) STRTP (36266) Accepted by the Board of Registered Nurses 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.   LGBTQ Issues in Residential Care (2 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (32793) Residential Care for Elderly (32792) No GH/STRTP Accepted by the Board of Registered Nurses This two-hour class addresses issues for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals living in licensed residential care. This course meets the training requirement for AB 663 (2013). Read more

8:00am - 11:00am Dementia: Activities of Daily Living (3 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (36873) Residential Care for Elderly (36874) No Group Home/STRTP Accepted by the Board of Registered Nurses This four‐hour course reviews current dementia issues, current research, and development of an individualized care plan. The course covers daily living issues and activities to engage the person with dementia. It also demonstrates the importance of knowing residents to build trust and to understand and identify triggers of unusual behaviors. Participants will have an opportunity to develop training plans using activities from class. Read more

8:00am - 12:00pm Infection Control in Residential Care (2) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (37163) Residential Care for Elderly (37164) No Group Home/STRTP Accepted by the Board of Registered Nurses Residents and staff in long-term care facilities are at higher risk of infection than the average population. Infections acquired in healthcare settings account for more than 380,000 deaths annually. Infections add to health care costs, increase hospitalizations, and lead to diminished quality of life for residents. Infection control is one of the primary goals of care in a residential facility. This two-hour course reviews the regulatory requirements for infection prevention and the role of the Infection Control Lead.   Regulations Annual Update (2 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (37238) Residential Care for Elderly (37239) No Group Home/STRTP This two-hour class will cover regulations expected to be implemented in the coming year, as well as issues the legislature is expected to act on within the year. Updates on CCLD and general issues related to residential care will be briefly reviewed. Read more

8:00am - 6:30pm Laughing All the Way to the Bank: How to Keep Your Workforce Happy (4 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (36827) Residential Care for Elderly (36828) Group Home (37148) STRTP (36830) No BRN This four-hour class will review the literature regarding positive work environments and the importance of laughter and humor. Through lectures, discussions, and activities, participants will develop an appreciation for the science behind laughter and the importance of creating workplaces that encourage employees to enjoy their work. Material will also be discussed about the importance of laughter in dealing with elders and people with disabling conditions, as it affects the types of activities planned and developed for that population.   Motivated and Engaged Employees (6 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (32778) Residential Care for Elderly (32779) Group Home (37150) STRTP (37360) This six-hour course integrates material from Contented Cows Still Give Better Milk (Catlette and Hadden 2012) and Carrots and Sticks Don’t Work: Building a Culture of Employee Engagement with the Principles of Respect (Marciano 2010). Read more