Courses

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

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!

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 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.

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.

As the body ages, the nutritional fuel it needs also changes. This course focuses on the specialized diet needs of the aging population, and discusses some common nutritional deficiencies the elderly experience.

Maryland requires that a full nursing assessment be performed each time a new resident is admitted to an assisted living facility. This course walks senior care workers through each part of the nursing assessment and details the information included in the report.

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.

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.

Direct support professionals need to do everything they can to reduce the risk factors that lead to a slip, trip or fall accident by individuals with developmental disabilities. This course teaches DSPs the risk factors specific to the ID/DD community and provides information on how to reduce the incidence of falls.