As per COMAR regulation 10.07.14.19 B (6): “Other staff” must receive initial and annual training in fire and life safety, infection control, basic food safety, emergency disaster plans, psychosocial needs of the elderly, resident assessment process, service plans, and resident’s rights. In addition, as per COMAR regulation 10.07.14.19 G: when job duties involve the provision of personal care services, employees shall receive a minimum of five hours of training on cognitive impairment and mental illness within their first 90 days of employment. Because this training shall be designed to meet the specific needs of the program’s population as determined by the assisted living manager, we provide the flexibility of selecting the five courses that best meet your needs.
Required Courses:
- Fire and Life Safety
- Infection Control: Universal Precautions and Safety Basics
- Basic Food Safety: Foodborne Illness
- Emergency Disaster Plans
- Psychosocial Needs of the Elderly
- Resident Assessment Process
- Service Plans
- Resident’s Rights
Elective Options (Choose five):
- Aging: Understanding the Process Cognitive and Impact for Senior Care Providers
- Cognitive Impairment: An Introduction
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
- Depression: An Introduction to Depression
- Depression: Identification, Treatment, and Prevention
- Managing Challenging Behaviors Associated with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
