Courses

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.

When you work with children, it is important to know how to appropriately discipline and manage disruptive behaviors. This course serves as a basis for understanding acceptable practices when disciplining a child in your care.

This course will look at how ADHD affects children, teens and adults, and will provide tips for helping manage symptoms at each stage. You will learn about the treatment options, including medication as well as various types of therapy that are proven to help people with ADHD manage their symptoms.

In the last decade, the number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder has increased drastically and so has the need for caregivers who are trained in this specialized area. In this training course, learners will be introduced to ASD, a neurological development disorder that can affect all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups. We will discuss the various interventions and supports that address the needs of, and improve the quality of life, of the individuals you support.

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!

As children develop, they pass through four broad stages: infancy, early childhood, middle childhood and young adulthood. Each of these stages correspond to a different development level. This course will give child care workers a general idea of what to expect in each stage of development.

It can be very difficult for parents who have a child in care. It is important for child care workers to learn how to include parents in the decision making process and promote parental collaboration.

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.

Communication is important because it allows us to express ourselves. As a direct care worker, it's important to know that there is more to communication than just talking. This training will teach direct support professionals about different forms of communication and how to communicate with individuals in the DD/ID community.

When you sit down in the driver's seat of a car, you are taking your own life, as well as the life of others, into your hands. This course offers tips and techniques that will help direct support professionals become safe, responsible drivers.

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.

Communicating effectively can be challenging, and communicating with young people can be even more difficult! This course is a great tool to help child care workers learn how to communicate with the youth they care for.

What should you do in the case of a natural disaster? When is it necessary for you to evacuate the facility? The answers to these questions should be in the facility's Emergency Disaster Plan, and this course is a good start to learn what is expected during an emergency situation.

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.

As a child care worker, you will need to manage the administration of medication for the youth who are in your care. This course talks about common childhood disorders and medications associated with each of them.

Animals are more than just cuddly and adorable companions, they can also be amazing assets in a therapy and healing environment! This course details how our furry friends can benefit the lives of the people you care for.

Trauma affects young people differently than it affects adults, so this course focuses on the special needs of a child in care. Child care workers will also learn techniques for establishing trust with the youth they support.

If you've decided to pursue a career as a child care worker, this course is a great start! You will learn about the responsibilities of a child care worker and get an overview of the specialized needs of children in care.

What should you do if someone is having a seizure? If you aren't familiar with seizures or how to help someone who is having a seizure, you may do more harm than good. This course teaches you the basics of seizure disorders and how to respond if a person in your care has a seizure.

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a problem for employees, regardless of gender, and it's a liability for the organization itself. This course walks managers and employees through basic details about sexual harassment and examines the idea that preventing sexual harassment will save time and money, protect employees, and build company morale.