Courses

Elder abuse is a significant problem in the United States and it's been proven that the best way for caregivers to prevent, detect and stop elder abuse is to document and report all important events and changes. This course covers major incidents, adverse incidents and significant changes, as well as the best way to document all three.

This short course will demonstrate the proper way to wear a face mask, and what things to avoid doing.

This course discusses HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. You will learn ways to protect patient information, as well as the consequences you'll face if you fail to protect confidential information.

In this course, you will learn the responsibilities involved with becoming a caregiver and how to cue, coach and assist residents with various tasks and activities of daily living.

Foodborne Illness is a common health issue. The good news? It is very preventable! In this course, you will learn what foodborne illness is, how it is contracted and the ways you can prevent it. If you prepare or eat food, you can benefit from this training!

There has been a recent resurgence in bedbug infestations worldwide, particularly in developed countries, including the United States. Although having bed bugs is not generally considered a health threat, living with them can be a traumatic experience and properly eliminating bed bugs is a time-consuming and expensive task. This course focuses on providing the basic information that is needed to control bed bugs, as well as teaching you how to identify and prevent bed bug infestations.

The CDC estimates that more than 16 million people in the United States are living with cognitive impairment. In this course, you will learn about cognitive impairment and how it relates to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. We'll also discuss the differences between the changes associated with normal aging and cognitive impairment and offer methods for treating and supporting those with cognitive difficulties.

Communicable diseases can be viral, bacterial, fungal or parasitic--oh my! This training will detail the different types of communicable diseases, how they can be prevented, and how to respond when you or someone you interact with is diagnosed with a communicable disease.

In today’s age, we are increasingly connected to the Internet and we use computers in our everyday lives and work. But the Internet is not completely safe from threats. In fact, attacks on our computers and accounts can happen any time, anywhere. That’s why it’s important to take security measures to protect your computer system, software, data, and personal information from cyberattacks.

Senior care workers often work with residents who have dementia. This course gives an overview of dementia and discusses several of the common forms of dementia and the symptoms associated with each form.

In this course, we will take and in-depth look at depression and the various ways it affects individuals. We will review how many people are affected by depression, discuss what causes it, learn who is at risk, and identify the signs that may lead you to suspect when someone is depressed.

What can you do to prevent depression? How do you know if you are depressed, and if you are diagnosed with depression, how is it treated? This course answers all those questions as we take a closer look at depression.

Diabetes is a disease that can be diagnosed at any stage of a person's life. Although there is no cure for diabetes, there are medications and treatments that can help an individual manage the disease. This course details the different types of diabetes, as well as the treatment and prevention of diabetes.

Managing employee performance is the key to an effective performance management system. That includes setting goals, making sure that your expectations are clear, and providing frequent feedback. This training course will help you navigate the employee performance process and enhance your skills as a supervisor or manager.

Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder that can require significant lifestyle adaptations. This course will outline the different specialized diets for individuals with choking problems, as well as cover the physical and environmental considerations that can minimize the chances of a choking incident.

An eating disorder is an unhealthy relationship with food and weight that can affect a person's body and mind. This course offers valuable information about the different types of eating disorders and gives some valuable insight on how to work with people who suffer from eating disorders.

Because the elderly are often dependent on others for their care, they can be targets for abuse, neglect and exploitation. Further, because victims of elder mistreatment rarely seek help or report the problem, it falls on care givers to always be on the lookout for abuse of any kind. In this course we will discuss common types of abuse faced by the elderly and discuss the importance of awareness, the first step in the prevention of this type of abuse.

Because the world around us is rapidly changing and the workforce is more diverse than ever, organizations need to understand diversity and how it affects employees and outside perception. Employers that invest in cultural diversity training will see a number of benefits, including improved employee relations and higher morale and retention. This training course explores the ideas behind diversity, the benefits of a culturally diverse workplace, and why it can be difficult to implement diversity initiatives.

The number of fatalities and burn injuries caused by fires has declined gradually over the past several decades, but the majority of those injuries could have been prevented. Fire safety training is very important and should be learned and practiced by everyone.

You are exposed to infection and bacteria on a daily basis. It's important to know what to do when you are exposed to especially harmful bacteria and pathogens. This course covers the basics of infection control and universal precautions.