Courses

Do you know what to do in an emergency if someone is injured? This course can benefit anyone by teaching you some effective first aid treatments that can be the difference between life and death in an emergency situation.

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.

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.

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.

MRSA is an extremely dangerous and potentially fatal infection that is resistant to most antibiotics. This course teaches you important details about the appearance, transmission and avoidance of Methicilin-resistent Staphylococcus-aureus.

In this module, you will learn about different types of abuse, as well as how incidents are qualified, investigated and reported. We will also review incident reporting requirements and best practices for handling an emergency situation.

Back injuries can seriously affect a person's quality of life. As a direct support professional, you may be responsible for lifting and moving objects and people. This course teaches safe and proper lifting techniques that direct support professionals should practice every day.

As a caregiver, at some point you will have to assist someone with limited mobility. Wheelchairs are a common method of achieving mobility. In this course, you will learn the basics of operating a wheelchair, as well as safety tips on how to ensure that those you care for are kept out of harm’s way.

As the body ages, it becomes more prone to skin integrity issues. Senior care workers need to know how to appropriately treat the wounds of the elderly individuals they support. This course teaches the basics of skin biology and outlines the different types of wounds and treatment.

Do you know what to do in an emergency if someone is injured? This course can benefit anyone by teaching you some effective first aid treatments that can be the difference between life and death in an emergency situation.

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.

Do you know what to do in an emergency if someone is injured? This course can benefit anyone by teaching you some effective first aid treatments that can be the difference between life and death in an emergency situation.

This course focuses on the proactive skills needed for effective lifeguarding. These include preparation, positioning, vigilance and scanning. Effective Lifeguarding will help the on-duty guard prevent accidents and manage swimmers.

If you or someone you know uses an epinephrine auto-injector, commonly referred to as an EpiPen, you should be well-versed in how to use it in case of an emergency. This course will teach you how to use common brands of epinephrine auto-injectors, and help prepare you in the face of a severe allergic reaction.

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