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Activities of Daily Living - The Essentials (3 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility Residential Care Facility for Elderly Group Home STRTP Board of Registered Nurses 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 Facility Residential Care Facility for Elderly Group Home STRTP Approved by the Board of Registered Nurses 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 Facility Group Home STRTP Accepted by the Board of Registered Nurses 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

Bipolar Disorder (3 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility Residential Care for Facility Elderly Group Home STRTP Board of Registered Nurses This course explains the basics of bipolar disorder including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. It also discusses how the disorder affects the lives of individuals with bipolar disorder and some controversial aspects. Read more

Common Health Issues (2 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility Residential Care Facility for Elderly Board of Registered Nurses 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

Common Infectious Diseases (2 CEUs) Approved for: ARF RCFE GH  STRTP  Approved for the Board of Registered Nurses In this course, you’ll find basic information about some of the most common illnesses found in residential care settings. The information found here is intended for general knowledge as well as a guide for training staff for the occurrence of specific infectious diseases. This course does NOT include information on HIV, AIDS, or TB and does NOT satisfy the California Health and Safety Code requirement for HIV/AIDS and TB training. Please see our course titled "Understanding HIV, AIDS, and TB" for content that satisfies that requirement. Read more