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Common Health Issues (2 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (35916) Residential Care Facility for Elderly (35317) 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 (37544) RCFE (37545) GH (37546) STRTP (37547) 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

Communication Skills (1 CEU) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (36504) Residential Care Facility for Elderly (36505) Group Home (36506) STRTP (36508) Accepted by the Board of Registered Nurses Good communication can improve the way that you operate through life, smoothing your way in your relationships with others. Effective communication can be particularly challenging in residential care.  This course highlights everyday communication skills, cross-cultural communication, and common challenges in communication in residential care. Read more

Dementia-Related Behaviors (3 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (34282) Residential Care Facility for Elderly (34283) Board of Registered Nurses Do you ever wonder why individuals with dementia do the strange things they do? This course instructs the user on how to use a Functional Behavior Assessment and a Positive Behavior Approach to address some of the problem behaviors that result from changes in the brain related to dementia. By approaching all 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. Read more

Dementia-Related Communication Issues (1 CEU) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility 066-0143-35867 Residential Care Facility for Elders 066-0149-35866 Board of Registered Nurses As dementia progresses, the person's ability to communicate will be increasingly impaired. It is important for caregivers to recognize their residents' varying abilities to communicate and to find ways to help residents compensate. This course identifies some of the communication-related challenges associated with dementia and describes ways to overcome them. Read more

Dementia: Basics of Care (4 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility (33861) Residential Care Facility for Elderly (33862) Board of Registered Nurses Caring for a person with dementia can be a complex, trying, and, at times, heartbreaking task. The care needs of a person suffering from dementia become greater and more intimate as they are slowly robbed of their faculties. This course gives the dementia caregiver tools to navigate day-to-day care needs, monitor for common health concerns, and keep them engaged, independent and safe, while preserving their dignity and individuality. Read more