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Dementia: Understanding the Disease (2 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility Residential Care Facility for Elderly Board of Registered Nurses This course provides an introduction to the effects that various types of dementia have on the brain and the resulting symptoms. It outlines the basic steps of diagnosis and discusses ongoing research. Dementia is not a single disease; instead, it is a term that describes a significant loss of mental ability due to various underlying disorders. It impacts intellectual capabilities, impairing vocabulary, judgment, reasoning, physical coordination, and math skills, which can disrupt daily life. Read more

Developmental Disabilities (3 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility Residential Care Facility for Elderly Group Home  STRTP  Board of Registered Nurses ‘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  Residential Care Facility for Elderly Group Home STRTP  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  Residential Care Facility for Elderly Group Home STRTP Read more

Hospice Care (2 CEUs) Approved for: ARF  RCFE Approved for the Board of Registered Nurses Hospice is a type of healthcare service that provides comfort and support to individuals who are nearing the end of their lives. The goal of hospice care is to provide relief from pain and other symptoms and to improve the quality of life for patients and their families during this difficult time. Hospice care in a residential facility makes it possible for the individual to spend their final days in the comfort of a home environment, rather than in a hospital. Read more

LGBTQIA+ Issues in Residential Care (1CEU) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility Residential Care Facility for Elderly Approved by the Board of Registered Nurses ‘LGBTQIA+’ refers to individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and more. The LGBTQIA+ population is both growing and vulnerable.  Studies have found that LGBTQIA+ adults are more likely than their peers to experience discrimination in long-term care. California law protects the rights of all long-term care residents. In order to stay in compliance, it is important for you to understand the laws that apply to the personal rights of your residents.  More recent legislation (SB-219) specifically protects the rights of LGBTQIA+ residents against discrimination in residential facilities. Read more