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CARE101 Caregiving Core Values and Teamwork 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Describe the role of a caregiver• Discuss aging in America• Explain the client’s Bill of Rights• Identify the core values of a caregiver• Work more effectively with a team• Realize the importance of the caregiver’s contribution

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CARE102 Caregiving Tasks and Client Populations 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Apply principles that help you do your job well• Identify the tasks a caregiver may perform• Work more effectively with special populations• Understand the importance of communication with team members• Recognize the keys to becoming a good caregiver

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CARE103 Ethics and Personal Rights 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • understand the ethical approach to providing care• Apply ethics in common situations; abide by the Caregiver’s Code of Ethics• Recognize the client's need for and right to independence• Communicate, interact and perform job tasks always in a manner that places a high value on client's need for and right to independence, personal dignity, privacy and choice

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CARE104 Communicating with Others 2

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand basic principles of communication• Practice verbal and non‐verbal communication skills• Recognize touch as a way we communicate• Employ the ALOHA approach to communication• Respect confidentiality; communicate effectively with the team members, clients’ families, and friends• Communicate wants, needs and observations of the client to other team members in a timely, effective and thorough manner

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CARE105 HIPAA and Client Rights 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Protect the clients’ rights• Understand HIPAA and confidentiality• Work with an Ombudsman• Understand how restraints violate clients’ rights

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CARE106 Promoting Your Client’s Independence 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Promote independence while helping clients• Understand each client’s unique abilities• Employ techniques for restoring independence• Use adaptive tools to promote independence• Promote mobility with clients

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CARE107 Elder Abuse: Causes, Types and Reporting 2

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand who typically abuses elders and why• Know legal consequences for caregivers who abuse• Identify what is considered abuse• Report possible abuse responsibly

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CARE108Human Needs and Development Throughout the Lifespan

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand human needs as we age• Use Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to understand the clients’ needs• Identify development stages and perform associated tasks• Recognize changes that come with aging• Perform tasks surrounding preparation for death

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CARE109 Body Systems and the Aging Process 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand body systems and the aging process, and recognize the importance of this knowledge in caregiving• View aging as a physical and emotional process• Understand body systems and how we support our client’s changing needs in each system• Recognize social and emotional changes in aging• Realize suicide as a real risk for older adults

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CARE110 Common Chronic Diseases 2

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand the nature of chronic diseases• Use the OAR Method to identify changes in condition or new diseases • Know which specialists treat the most common chronic diseases • Understand the physical & psychological effects of chronic diseases• Understand proper care and precautions as well as how each disease impacts the caregiving needs of the client

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CARE111 Common Communicable Diseases 2

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Recognize common communicable diseases that affect clients, understand proper care and precautions for each, and know how each disease impacts the caregiving needs of the client• Understand the nature of communicable diseases• Identify how diseases spread; recognize signs and symptoms of the 10 most common communicable diseases• Avoid the spread of disease

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CARE112 Handling Difficult Situations & Behaviors 2

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand your client’s perspectives• Handle challenging behaviors with Alzheimer’s and dementia• Recognize triggers for certain behaviors• Know the principles for handling behaviors• Employ intervention strategies for nine common challenging behaviors

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CARE113 Caregiver First Aid: Burns and Poisons 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand the nature of burns, including classifications and basic first aid approaches• Identify poisons and understand immediate response needs

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CARE114 Caregiver First Aid: Heart Attack and Shock 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand the signs and symptoms of heart attacks as well as your emergency response tasks • Understand shock – what causes it, how to identify it and how to respond

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CARE115 Caregiver First Aid: Choking and Falls 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Identify a choking client and respond properly • Apply the abdominal thrust technique • Prevent falls and respond to falls properly

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CARE116 Caregiver First Aid: Stroke and Wounds 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Identify when a client is having a stroke and respond properly • Classify wounds• Administer basic first aid

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CARE117Caregiver First Aid: Other Sudden Emergencies

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Know causes and responses to fainting• Recognize signs and symptoms of seizures and respond properly• Identify allergic reactions and provide emergency and basic first aid

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CARE118 Infection Prevention and Control 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand hand hygiene • Keep clients clean and healthy• Care for a client’s environment • Make a bed and safely handle linens• Handle contaminated materials and hazardous waste• Protect yourself and clients from communicable diseases • Understand special risks and needs associated with AIDS and Hepatitis

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CARE119 Workplace Hazards and Safety 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Recognize environmental issues that impact the client and create or modify the environment to meet the client’s needs • Understand the hazards of the PCA job• Realize the role of OSHA in workplace safety• Safely handle hazardous substances• Identify ergonomics in the workplace • Handle fire emergencies• Avoid and respond to home hazards• Avoid lifting hazards• Recognize the risk of falls and how to avoid them • Employ OSHA safety standards

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CARE120 Promoting and Maintaining Good Mobility 2

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Identify principles of body mechanics and mobility• Know the keys to a maintaining a healthy back• Recognize the importance of posture and positioning• Use lifts and other assistive devices safely• Utilize gait belts and aid clients in safe ambulation• Use positioning devices and avoid restraints

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CARE121Nutrition and Hydration: Special Diets and Fluid Intake

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand nutritional needs of the elderly • Safely prepare and store food• Understand the 16 most common special diets• Recognize the importance of hydration and how to keep clients hydrated• Measure, record, and report intake, output and weight

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CARE122 Elimination and Toileting 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the digestive system• Assist a client with toileting• Prevent toileting accidents• Care for skin after toileting• Assist clients with special toileting needs

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CARE123 Providing Personal Care 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Assist clients with the 7 essential areas of personal care• Use the SWIPES approach to personal care• Employ special touches like back rubs and in‐bed shampoos

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CARE124 Instrumental Activities of Daily Living 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Recognize the importance of instrumental activities of daily living• Take steps for helping clients with the seven basic areas of IADLs• Assist client with basic dressing, bathing, toileting, and eating limitations or needs • Enhance client’s quality of life by incorporating interesting and engaging activities into the client’s routine that meet the client’s wants and needs

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CARE125 Providing Skin Care 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Keep clients’ skin healthy• Prevent pressure sores and use pressure reducing devices• Assist client’s with the special skin care needs of the elderly population

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CARE126 Measuring Vital Signs 2

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Measure and record simple vital signs • Understand the meaning of vital signs• Know normal and abnormal ranges• Take and record the five basic vital signs • Understand pain as a vital sign of health and well‐being

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CARE127 Observation, Reporting and Recording 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Employ skills for good observation – what to watch for and how to observe• Report observations properly• Record tasks and observations for best client care• Maintain and update client records properly with all critical observations and information• Use observation, appraisal, and expressed wants of the client to formulate a caregiving plan that meets the client’s wants and needs

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CARE128 End of Life Care 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Communicate effectively with client’s family to help them cope with issues related to care and to express needs and observations of the client• Act appropriately and interact properly and compassionately with client during end‐of‐life care• Understand client, team, family, and personal issues at the center of end‐of‐life care

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CARE129Managing your Work Avoiding Caregiver Stress

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Plan and organize care• Employ strategies for getting a good start in your new job• Manage your first days on the job• Utilize tips for dealing with stress• Focus on the people in your care

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CARE130Caregiver Conduct: Regulations, Co‐workers, and Families

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Follow rules for caregivers• Build healthy relationships with clients' families• Work well with your co‐workers• Avoid common pitfalls

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CARE131Understanding Sexual Harassment and Misconduct

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand appropriate and inappropriate sexual conduct with clients and coworkers • Understand and abide by sexual harassment laws • Know what to do if harassment happens to you • Understand and avoid actions that constitute sexual harassment or misconduct

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CARE132Understanding Cultural Differences in the Senior Population

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand cultures in all their diversity• Realize the importance of cultural heritage• Communicate effectively with clients from other cultures• Understand roles and culture• Implement cultural understanding while working as a caregiver• Understand the impact of culture on food preference

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STATE SPECIFIC TRAININGNATIONAL:

── Home Health Aide Continuing Education ──This series of courses is specifically designed to help meet the continued training requirements of Home Health Aides as listed in 42 CFR 484.36 (2)(iii).

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──Certified Nursing Assistant Continuing Education

──This course package is designed to meet the basic continuing education needs for the Nursing Assistant who wishes to maintain certificatIon.

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── Hospice Aide Continuing Education ──This course package is designed to meet the basic continuing education needs for the Hospice Aide. ●

──Home Health Aide, Nurse and Employee Orientation and Inservice Package

──This course package is designed to meet the basic orientation and continuing education needs for employees working in Certified Home Health agencies.

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── Long Term Care Package ──This course package is designed to meet the continuing education needs for the workers in a long terms are setting. ●

── OSHA Training Package ──This package of courses includes basic work safety training appropriate for individuals working in a caregiving environment. ● ● ● ●

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HOME HEALTH AIDE INITIAL TRAINING:

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AL, AZ, AR, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, IA, KY, LA,MA, MI, MO, NE, ND, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA

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This series of courses is specifically designed to help meet the Home Health Aide iniital training requirements in your state. Be sure to blend with your company's specific policies for full compliance.

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STATE SPECIFIC:

──Alabama Homemaker/Home Attendants Initial Training

12This 12 hour course package is not state specific and has been designed to help you get the initial training you need to get started at your new job.

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── Alaska Care Provider Initial Training 13

In Alaska, Care Providers must complete topic specific training within the first 14 days of hire and prior to providing services. Use this course package to help you be compliant with 7 AAC 75.240; blend with your company's specific policies and procedures for full compliance.

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── Arizona CarePro Level 1: Fundamentals 17This course has been designed to help meet this state’s initial training requirements. Be sure to blend with your company's specific policies for full compliance.

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──Arizona CarePro Level 2: Aging and Physical Disabilities

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This course has been especially designed to prepare individuals for work as a caregiver in an in‐home setting and has been approved by AHCCCS for the Direct Care Worker level 1: Fundamentals Certification Course in Arizona.

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──Arizona CarePro Level 2: Developmental Disabilities

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This course has been especially designed to prepare individuals for work as a caregiver in an in‐home setting and has been approved by AHCCCS for the Direct Care Worker level 2: Aging and Physical Disabilities Course in Arizona. This bundle is one of the two options for Level 2 DCW training in Arizona.

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──Arizona DCW Initial Training and Continuing Education

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This course has been especially designed to prepare individuals for work as a caregiver in an in‐home setting and has been approved by AHCCCS for DCW initial training in Arizona. This bundle is one of the two options for Level 2 DCW training in Arizona.

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── Arkansas In‐Home Assistant Initial Training 40This course has been designed to meet the department approved topics and 40 hour training requirement for all in home assistants as of April 1, 2014 to meet the regulations of Act 1410.

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── California Home Care Aide Initial Training 5This course package has been designed to meet the new orientation and safety training requirements for Home Care Aides in California.

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──California Homemaker/Companions Initial Training


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──California RCFE 10 Hour Orientation Training

10This course has been especially designed to meet the 10 hour staff orientation requirement. ●

── California RCFE Dementia Initial Training 6

This course package has been designed to offer the variety of courses necessary for Dementia direct care staff in California RCFEs and meets the requirements for Title 22. Div 6. Chap 8. Part 7. Section 87705(c)(3).

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── California RCFE Medication Management 14This 14 hour course has been specifically designed for medication training in California RCFEs. ●

──Colorado Class B Direct Care Staff Initial Training

10This collection of courses was selected to meet the needs of the non‐skilled workers for Class B licenses in Colorado. This package meets the requirements of 6 CCR 1011‐1 Ch. 26‐8.6(B).

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──Colorado Personal Care Worker Initial Training

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Prior to providing services for HCBS‐EBD Provider Agencies under Colorado's 1915 (c) HCBS Waiver Services, the Personal Care Worker must complete 20 hours of training congruent with 6 CCR 1011‐1 Ch. 26‐8.6(B) as well as an orientation to the agency, community, and the service provided by the agency.

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──Connecticut Homemaker/Companions Initial Training


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── Delaware Direct Care Worker Initial Training 15

This 15 hour course has been specifically designed for Personal Care Worker training; be sure to supplement this training with required agency specific topics in Delaware's 16 DAC 4469. To ensure that your are trained well before working with consumers, you must be trained on a variety of topics.

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──Florida Assisted Living Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Training ‐ Level 1

4This course has been designed to meet the Florida requirements for caregivers in Assisted Living communities who offer Alzheimer's and Dementia care in accordance with 429.178.

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──Florida Assisted Living Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Training ‐ Level 2

4This course has been designed to meet the Florida requirements for caregivers in Assisted Living communities who offer Alzheimer's and Dementia care in accordance with 429.178.

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──Florida CNA Approved Continuing Education Package

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In Florida, CNAs must complete 12 hours of continuing education annually. This CNA CE package is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and covers several of the required content areas. Be sure to blend with your company's specific policies for full compliance.

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──Florida Home Health Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders ‐ 2 Hour Program

2This course has been designed to meet the Florida requirements for caregivers working for Home Health Agencies who offer Alzheimer's and Dementia care in accordance with 58A‐8.001.

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── Florida Homemaker/Companion Initial Traini 6

This course has been specifically designed to meet the requirements for training the Homemaker/Companion in Florida and helps meet the initial training requirements listed in FAR 59A‐18.009 to ensure you are appropriately trained to offer the best care to your clients.

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── Georgia Companion Sitter Initial Training 9This course bundle has been designed to help meet OCGA 290‐5‐54‐.09(5)(d). Be sure to blend with your company's specific policies for full compliance.

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── Georgia Homemaker Aide Initial Training 22

This comprehensive course has been specifically designed to meet the requirements for training the Homemaker in Georgia and helps meet the basic training requirements listed in OCGA 306.12(b) as well as non‐agency related Orientation topics listed in OCGA 306.12(a) including elder abuse, ethics, client rights and observation.

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── Georgia Memory Care Staff Initial Training 11

This comprehensive course has been specifically designed to meet the requirements for training Direct Care Workers in Memory Care Units in Georgia and helps meet the basic training requirements in accordance with OCGA 111‐8‐62‐.19. Within the first six months of employment, all Direct Care Workers in Memory Care Units in Georgia must complete a minimum of 8 hours of training in dementia/memory care.

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── Georgia Personal Care Assistant 43

This course prepares individuals to work as a caregivers in an in‐home setting, boarding home, or assisted living or residential care community. Students completing this course will be able to call themselves Personal Care Aides, or PCAs. Some students may be required to complete clinical training following this course to meet their state requirements.

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── Hawaii Personal Care Aide Initial Training 18

By receiving training before you being your job tasks, you will become more familiar with your new job. The more you know about your job, the better you will do. Learn the basics with this course package to make sure you will succeed!

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──Idaho Dementia Initial Training for Assisted Living

8This course has been designed to help meet the requirements for IDAPA 16.03.22.630.01 which prepares staff members for Dementia caregiving in an Assisted Living Facility.

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── Idaho General Initial Training 4

Idaho's Provider Training Matrix is divided into six main categories. This training package covers the General category for allowable tasks/activities that Direct Care Staff may perform in accordance with IDAPA 16.03.10.329.03. Be sure to cover your agency's specific policies and procedures on each training topic for full compliance.

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── Idaho Homemaker Initial Training 5

Idaho's Provider Training Matrix is divided into six main categories. This training package covers the Homemaker category for allowable tasks/activities that Direct Care Staff may perform in accordance with IDAPA 16.03.10.329.03. Be sure to cover your agency's specific policies and procedures on each training topic for full compliance.

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──Idaho Personal Care and Attendant Care Initial Training

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Idaho's Provider Training Matrix is divided into six main categories. This training package covers the Personal and Attendant Care category for allowable tasks/activities that Direct Care Staff may perform in accordance with IDAPA 16.03.10.329.03. Be sure to cover your agency's specific policies and procedures on each training topic for full compliance.

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── Idaho Staff Orientation 16

This 16 hour course package has been specially designed to meet the new staff orientation 16 hour training requirement (IDAPA 16.03.22.625). Be sure to blend with your company's specific policies for full compliance.

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── Illinois All Staff 10 Day Orientation 5

In Illinois, all new employees must complete an orientation training within 10 days of hire. This course package helps you to meet your state requirements by covering the basic knowledge every new Assisted Living staff member in Illinois should know. Blend with your company's specific policies and procedures for full compliance.

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──Illinois All Staff Dementia Orientation Training

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In Illinois, all new employees working in a dementia care unit must complete an orientation training prior to providing services without direct supervision. This course package helps you to meet your state requirements by covering the basic knowledge every new Assisted Living staff member working in a care setting catering to those with dementia should know. Blend with your company's specific policies and procedures for full compliance.

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──Illinois Direct Care Staff Dementia Initial Training

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In Illinois, all direct care staff working in a dementia care unit must complete a 16 hour training program within 16hours of hire following orientation. This course package helps you to meet your state requirements by covering the basic knowledge every new Assisted Living direct care staff member working in a care setting catering to those with dementia should know. Blend with your company's specific policies and procedures for full compliance.

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── Illinois Homecare Aide Initial Training 22This comprehensive course has been specifically designed to help meet the requirements for training Homecare Aides in Illinois for 89 IAC Ch. II 240.1535(b)(2)(C).

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──Illinois In‐Home Services Worker Initial Training

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This comprehensive course has been specifically designed to help meet the requirements for training of in‐home caregivers in Illinois and the Initial training requirements listed in 77 ILAC 245.71(d)(1‐12). Be sure to blend with your company's specific policies for full compliance.

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──Indiana Personal Care Attendant Initial Training


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── Kansas Personal Care Aide Initial Training 12This 17 hour course package is not state specific and has been designed to help you get the initial training you need to get started at your new job.

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── Kentucky Personal Care Staff Initial Training 5This 5 hour package has been created to help personal care staff in Kentucky meet the requirements of 906 KAR1:180 Sec. 7 (1). ● ● NEW

──Louisiana Direct Service Worker Initial Training

16This course package has been designed for Louisiana Home Care companies who accept Medicaid reimbursement. This package will help meet the requirements of Title 50 LAC 12912(E).

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──Maine Assisted Living New Employee Orientation

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In Maine, assisted living employees must be trained upon hire in topic specific areas to be in compliance with Part of 10‐144 Chapter 113, 6.5, 10.9.4.11. This course package blended with your company's specific policies and procedures will help you to stay in compliance.

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── Maine Homemaker Initial Training 12

This 12 hour course package is not state specific and has been designed to help you get the initial training you need to get started at your new job. The IPCed Core Certification meets the IPCed quality standard by covering the fundamental topics every caregiver should know!

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──Maryland Home Health Agency All Staff Initial Training

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All staff in a Home Health Agency must be trained in topic specific areas upon hire. Our 9 hour training package will help you to ensure compliance with COMAR 10.07.10.10. Be sure to blend with your agency's specific orientation, policies, and procedures for full compliance.

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──Maryland Personal Care Provider Initial Training

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Personal Care Providers working in Maryland must complete training in topic specific areas prior to providing services. Our initial training package will help you to stay compliant with COMAR 10.07.05.11. Be sure to blend with agency specific policies and procedures for full compliance.

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──Michigan Direct Service Provider Initial Training

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This package has been designed to help Direct Service Providers meet the requirments of Attachment H Minimum Operating Standards for MI Choice Waiver Program Services Section I Subsection J. Agency specific and waiver specific topics must be covered in addition to this package for full compliance.

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──Minnesota Basic Home Caregiver Challenge Program

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This course package has been designed for the new regulations for Basic Level in‐home caregivers. This training package will help you to meet compliance with regulation 144A.4795 subd. 3(a)(1), subd 7(b)(1‐15).

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──Minnesota Basic Home Caregiver Initial Training

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This course package has been designed for the new regulations for Basic Level in‐home caregivers who which to demonstrate competency of the specified topics required of unlicensed personnel. This training package will help you to meet compliance with regulation 144A.4795 subd. 3(a)(2), subd 7(b)(5), (7), and (8).

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──Minnesota Comprehensive Home Caregiver Initial Training

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This course package has been designed for the new regulations for Comprehensive Level in‐home caregivers. This training package will help you to meet compliance with regulation 144A.4795 subd. 3(b), subd 7(b), (c).

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── Mississippi Personal Care Aide 43

This course prepares individuals to work as a caregivers in an in‐home setting, boarding home, or assisted living or residential care community. Students completing this course will be able to call themselves Personal Care Aides, or PCAs. Some students may be required to complete clinical training following this course to meet their state requirements.

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──Missouri All Staff for Home Health Dementia Training

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In Missouri, all staff must receive training in dementia care in topic specific areas to be in compliance with 19 CSR 30‐26.010. This course package will help you to stay in compliance. The training must occur during orientation and at least annually.

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── Missouri Personal Care Aide Initial Training 6 MOHealthNet Personal Care Manual 13.6.B(2) ●

──Nebraska Assisted Living Staff Initial Training

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Within two weeks of employment, each direct care staff person must complete an Orientation that includes the topics listed in 175 NAC 4‐006.03B1(2). This course was designed to help meet those requirements. Be sure to blend with your company's specific policies for full compliance.

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──Nebraska Home Health Agency Initial Training

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This course package has been designed to help meet the requirements for initial training in Home Health Agencies for caregivers in accordance with 14‐006.04C . Be sure to blend this training package with your agency's specific training on each topic for full compliance.

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──Nevada Intermediary Service Organization Attendant Initial Training

16This course package has been designed to meet the initial training requirements for Intermediary Service Organization Attendant in Nevada to meet the requirements of NAC 427A.824.

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── Nevada Personal Care Aide Initial Training 20This course package has been designed to help Personal Care Aides in Nevada to meet the initial training requirements of NAC 449.3977(1)‐(3).

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──New Hampshire In‐Home Personal Care Provider Initial Training

12This course package has been designed to help learners meet the requirements for this license type. Be sure to blend with your company's specific policies for full compliance.

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──New Jersey CarePro Blended Homemaker‐Home Health Aide Training Program

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This 76 hour training program has been specifically designed to meet the requirements for New Jersey's Homemaker‐Home Health Aides to become certified caregivers and meet the requirements of 13:37‐14.4. This blended training option covers the core training, home care, assisted living, and the required hands on skills training necessary to become certified!

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──New Jersey Health Care Service Firms In‐Service Training

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This in‐depth series of in‐service courses meets the best practice standards set by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs for Health Care Service Firms. At a minimum, this course series must be completed by all CHHHAs annually.

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──New Jersey Health Care Service Firms Orientation

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This comprehensive course has been specifically designed to meet the Best Practices for Health Care Service Firms as designated by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. This course should be completed within the first three months of employment at Health Care Service Firm in New Jersey.

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──New Mexico Homemaker/Personal Care Attendant Initial Training

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New Mexico Homemaker‐Personal Care Attendants must complete 40 hours of training within the first year of hire pursuant to 7.28.2.31. IPCed's 30 hour program will help you meet the topic specific requirements outlined by the state. The remaining 10 hours must be completed prior to entering a client's home; 2 of those hours may be agency specific orientation; the remaining 8 hours must be client service specific and IPCed has over 200 course options for you to custom build a program to meet the needs of each caregiver's clients!

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──North Carolina In‐Home Aide I Initial Training

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In North Carolina, an In‐Home Aide I must complete 21 hours of topic specific training within one year of hire. To help you meet this requirement, we offer our 20 hour training program which allows you to effectively blend your agency's specific policies and procedures for full compliance.

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──North Carolina In‐Home Aide II Initial Training

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In North Carolina, an In‐Home Aide II must complete 38 hours of topic specific training within one year of hire which includes the In‐Home Aide I training requirement. To help you meet this requirement, we offer our 18 hour training program which allows you to effectively blend your agency's specific policies and procedures for full compliance as well as add it onto our In‐Home Aide I training program.

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──North Dakota Service Provider Skills Training and Competency Verification

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This hour course has been designed to meet the requirements for Service Providers in North Dakota as defined in 75‐03‐23‐07 which describes how caregivers must demonstrate competency in topic specific areas. We recommend using our skills training package for a classroom instruction and demonstration of the specific skills required by the state.

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── Ohio Homemaker Aide Initial Training 20This course has been designed to help meet the requirements for training the Homemaker Aide in Ohio and meets the Initial training requirements listed in OAC 173‐39‐02.8(G)(1)(e).

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──Ohio Passport Program for Home Health Aides

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This program has been specifically designed to meet the federal requirements for Home Health Aides as specified in 42 CFR 484.36 as is required for Home Health Aides in Ohio. Work with IPCed's regulations and compliance department directly to implement this training plan.

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── Oregon Assisted Living Initial Training 10This course package was designed to train caregivers in Oregon Assisted Living communities within the first 30 days of hire and meets the requirements of ORS 411‐054‐0070(3)(b)(A)‐(H).

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── Oregon Assisted Living Medication Training 6This 6 hour course has been specifically designed for Oregon Assisted Living's training requirements. Be sure to blend with your company's specific policies for full compliance.

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── Oregon Food Handlers Preparation Course 1This course has been specifically designed to prepare individuals for the Oregon state Food Handlers permit exam. ● ●

── Oregon In Home Care Medication Training 5

This course has been specifically designed to help meet the requirements for training of caregivers in Oregon Administrative Rules for Licensed In‐Home Care Agencies (OAR 333‐536‐0070(4)(a)).

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──Oregon Memory Care Community Pre‐Service Training for All Other Staff

7This 7 hour course package will help your caregiving staff meet the pre‐service training requirements of 411‐057‐0150. Be sure to blend with your company's specific policies for full compliance.

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──Oregon Memory Care Community Required Training for All Other Staff

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This 3 hour course package will help your caregiving staff meet the required training for 411‐057‐0150 which must be completed within 30 days of hire. Be sure to blend with your company's specific policies for full compliance.

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──Oregon Memory Care Community Required Training for Caregivers

4This 4 hour course has been specifically designed for Oregon Assisted Living's training requirements. Be sure to blend with your company's specific policies for full compliance.

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── Oregon Pre‐Service Orientation 9This 9 hour course meets the pre‐service orientation training requirement (OAR 411‐054‐0070) for all existing and newly hired staff for RALF license types.

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──Pennsylvania Direct Care Worker Initial Training

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This course package has been designed to prepare Direct Care Workers in Pennsylvania to with a consumer in their new job and meets the requirements of 55 PA Code 611.55(b)(c). Be sure to blend with your company's specific policies for full compliance.

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──South Carolina Caregiver Initial Training Online

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In South Caronlina, caregivers must receive training in their job roles pursuant to Chapter 61 Section 300 D. This course package covers the necessary topics for caregiver compliance in South Caronline. IPCed has over 200 hours of online training to customize your caregiver's training, too!

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── South Carolina Personal Care Aide I Training 10

Prior to providing services, Personal Care Aides I must receive at least 6 hours of training which covers specific topics as outlined int eh Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver Scope of Services. This training packages will ensure that your caregivers are well on their way to compliance!

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──South Carolina Personal Care Aide II Initial Training

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This 13 hour course package has been designed to help meet the initial training requirements for Personal Care Aides II pursuant to Medicaid Scope of Services for Personal Care II (PCII) HASCI Attendant Care and HASCI Respite Services.

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──Tennessee Personal Attendant Care Initial Training Online

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──Tennessee Personal Support Services Worker Initial Training

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This course package has been designed to help meet the requirements for initial training in Tennessee for a Personal Support Services Worker (0940‐05‐38‐.08 a). Be sure to blend with your company's specific policies for full compliance.

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── Virginia Home Attendant Initial Training 8

New employees and contract individuals shall be oriented commensurate with their function or job‐specific responsibilities and include the topics listed in 12VAC5‐381‐200 (I). This series of courses has been specifically designed to help you meet the orientation requirements for Home Health Agencies in Virginia; blend with your agency's specific policies and procedures for full compliance.

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── Virginia Homemaker Initial Training 16

Within the first year of hire, Virginia Homemakers must complete 16 hours of topic specific training to be in compliance with the Virginia Department of the Aging Service Standard. This course package will help you to stay in compliance and learn valuable training topics every caregiver should know.

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──Washington CarePro Blended Home Care Aide Training Program

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──Wisconsin Home Health Caregiver Initial Training

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This group of courses is designed to help meet the initial training requirements for the Wisconsin Home Health Aide to meet the objectives of 133.17 (4) (a). Be sure to blend with your company's specific policies for full compliance.

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──Wisconsin Personal Care Provider Household/Chore Services Initial Training

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This group of courses is designed to meet the initial training requirements for the Wisconsin Personal Care Providers offering personal services to meet the objectives of the Medicaid Waivers Manual Appendix T IV. Be sure to blend with agency specific training for full compliance.

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──Wisconsin Personal Care Provider Personal Services Initial Training

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This group of courses is designed to meet the initial training requirements for the Wisconsin Personal Care Providers offering personal services to meet the objectives of the Medicaid Waivers Manual Appendix T III. Be sure to blend with agency specific training for full compliance.

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ACTI101 Building an Effective Program 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the link between physical activity and disease and death• Realize the underlying philosophy in designing a high quality enrichment and philosophy program• Integrate effective therapeutic programming• Develop a well‐rounded activity program

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ACTI102 Programming Standards 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Develop social activities that provide physical activity as well• Incorporate cultural activities• Implement mental activities• Involve spiritual activities

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ACTI103 Programming for Special Needs Populations 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Learn to create life‐enriching activities geared toward the functioning level of your clients• Bring a sense of enjoyment and living to your client’s lives• Employ simplicity and consistency in your activity program• Use the Alzheimer’s Associations’ guidelines for creating an activity program that draws on a client’s life skills and hobbies, and incorporates familiarity and flexibility. • Weigh the benefits between stimulation and relaxation• Use scents, games, and familiar items to trigger memories

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ALZHEIMER'S AND MEMORY CARE

ALZH101Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Signs and Symptoms

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of Alzheimer's and how it affects the brain• Utilize memory‐building tools• Recognize signs of serious memory problems• Identify problems that can cause memory loss

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ALZH102 Dementia from the Person’s Perspective 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Improve memory with simple tasks• Utilize tips on how to be a good helper to a person with Alzheimer's• Understand recommendations from the Alzheimer's Association on how to deal effectively with dementia care

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ALZH103 Diagnosis and Progression 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Recognize early warning signs of Alzheimer's• Utilize methods to delay the progress of memory loss• Define terms related to memory loss• Employ methods to persuade someone with memory loss to go to the doctor

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ALZH104 Diagnosis and the Caregiver’s Role 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Identify additional early signs of Alzheimer's• Understand diagnosis and treatment options• Employ methods to treat the patient emotionally

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ALZH105Learning to Communicate Through Dementia

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Identify non‐verbal cues in communication such as body language• Understand the feelings and emotions behind words• Discover the power of touch

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ALZH106 Daily Care: Bathing and Dressing 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Utilize tips for dressing people with Alzheimer's• Understand bathing methods that are effective for people with Alzheimer's

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ALZH107 Daily Care: Toileting and Grooming 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the toileting issues for people with Alzheimer's and how to assist• Recognize the importance of grooming to the person's state of mind

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ALZH108 Helping Families Cope 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand what the family members of a person with Alzheimer's are experiencing• Utilize methods to help the families cope with changes in their loved one

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ALZH109Supporting Families of Individuals with Dementia

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the stages of emotion family members of individuals with Alzheimer's experience• Utilize methods to help families cope• Develop a staff‐family team to make coping easier

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ALZH110 Environment: Creating a Sense of Calm 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand how important environment is to the person with Alzheimer's in creating a sense of calm and not chaos• Identify environmental factors that affect people with dementia• Utilize environmental cues or signals to assist people fro whom are being cared

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ALZH111Environment: Routines and Consistency for Comfort

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the importance of surroundings to the person with Alzheimer's• Provide a consistent environment• Establish daily routines and tasks• Utilize recommendations from the Alzheimer's association for a positive environment

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ALZH112 Activities: Creating a well‐rounded program 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand why activities are important to individuals with Alzheimer's• Identify the four areas of activities• Utilize the Serper method of repeating instructions

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ALZH113Activities: Stimulating Memories and Interaction

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Implement ideas for a good activity program• Understand the importance of memory stimulation in the activity plan • Utilize activities recommended by the Alzheimer's Association

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ALZH114 Preventing Weight Loss and Aspiration 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand concerns related to weight loss for the person with Alzheimer's• Identify causes and ways to help• Utilize strategies for preventing weight loss

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ALZH115Nutritional Goals and therapeutic approaches

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the food and fluid needs for a person with Alzheimer's• Utilize methods to help meet those needs, as recommended by the Alzheimer's Association• Set nutritional goals for the person with Alzheimer's

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ALZH116Challenging Behaviors: Prevention through Acceptance & Communication

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Accept, communicate, reassure, and accept your client’s best abilities to cope with their dementia• Prevent challenging behavior through moving your reality and distracting your client• Respect the rights, safety, and dignity of your clients

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ALZH117Challenging Behaviors: Considerations for Client Rights

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the principles of helping people with dementia• Maintain safety• Maintain dignity• Maintain independence• Maintain individual rights

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ALZH118Challenging Behaviors: Diffusing Dangerous Behaviors

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand how to handle violent and aggressive behavior• Take steps to diffuse extreme behavior before it begins

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ALZH119Challenging Behaviors: Intervention and Follow up

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Utilize tips for verbal and non‐verbal interaction• Understand what to do when a crisis is over• Develop a plan for prevention of future instances

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ALZH120Managing Pain in the Client with Communication Challenges

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Interpret the non‐verbal ways people with memory loss express pain or discomfort• Assess whether someone who cannot verbally communicate is experiencing pain• Utilize the Alzheimer's Association's recommendations for pain management and staff approaches

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ALZH121 Appraisals and Care Planning 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand the purpose of assessments• Demonstrate the five levels of functional abilities• Determine when assessments are needed and what questions they should answer

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ALZH122 Care Planning and Setting Care Goals 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Define and create a good care plan• Identify goals and problems involving care plans• Utilize assessment ideas and care planning tips from the Alzheimer's Association

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ALZH123 Wandering and Exit Seeking 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand what wandering behavior is and why it affects people with memory loss• Be a prepared caregiver in the event wandering occurs• Utilize tips to prevent wandering

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CARE133 Understanding Service Plans 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand what a service plan is• Understand who the service plan pertains to • Identify when a service plan should be applied and how a service plan should be carried out

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CARE134 Understanding Resident Rights 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand the client’s bill of rights• Learn what HIPAA is and how it affects the caregiving role• Treat clients with dignity and respect • Understand privacy rights

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CARE135 Rest and Sleep for Client Health 0.5

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Recognize the importance of sleep for both the client and the caregiver• Identify sources of sleep interruptions and interferences and know how to minimize them• Demonstrate techniques that can help a client sleep more restfully• View sleep as a vital part of maintaining good health

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CARE136 Use of Restraints in Care Settings 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand the historical role and use of restraints in care settings• Identify the different types of restraints and know what constitutes a restraint• Recognize the hazards and risks of restraints and know alternatives to using restraints• Understand appropriate restraint practices in settings where restraints are used

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CARE137 Boundaries 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Define boundaries and their importance in home care settings• Identify common myths about boundaries• Differentiate between personal and professional boundaries

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CARE138 Regulatory Compliance in Home Health 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Demonstrate a basic understanding of the role of regulations in home health• Identify the key organizations involved in regulating home care• Know how to avoid compliance problems• Understand the risks associated with non‐compliance• Recognize the protections in place for clients and workers in home care settings

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CARE139 Regulatory Compliance in Home Health 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Discuss the role of family members within the client’s life• Identify three losses experienced by home care clients and their family members• Describe common family responses to the home health staff• Describe ways to manage one’s own feelings when working with family members

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CARE140 Infection Control Basics 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Identify the need for infection control measures.• Describe the “Chain of Infection.”• Discuss how to implement infection control measures in home care and assisted living settings

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CARE201 Understanding HIPAA 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand the Privacy Act of HIPAA• Recognize Protected Health Information• Know the importance of keeping client information private in a variety of settings• Learn effective communication tools in regard to privacy• Understand who is authorized to receive protected health information• Learn about security

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CERTIFICATE TRAINING PROGRAMS

── Advanced Dementia Care Certificaiton 9

Designed for care profiessionals with good basic skills in dementia care, the Advanced Dementia Care Certification program provides a higher level of understanding of the different types of dementias as well as differing care approaches and techniques.

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Diabetes is a disease that involves more than diet and insulin levels. Proper caregiving for an individual with diabetes requires close attention to infection prevention, skin care, mobility and nutrition. Individuals completing this training program will be prepared to understand the broader needs of providing care to individuals with diabetes.

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Many clients in care settings suffer from mental health problems that impact their care needs. Understanding these problems and learning key intervention and support skills is vital to a well‐rounded caregiver role.

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This Certificate course prepares the caregiver to provide care to a person with Multiple Sclerosis and includes training in the disease process, physical signs and symptoms of the disease as well as emotional and psychosocial aspects of the disease. You’ll learn to support the mobility, independence and well‐being of the person with MS.

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── Parkinson's Care Certification 12

Caring for someone with Parkinson’s disease involves understanding the disease process, the psychosocial impact of the disease and the skills needed to maintain independence in mobility and self care as long as possible. Individuals completing this certification will be prepared to competently address all of these areas of Parkinson’s care.

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This robust 40+ hour Certification course provides training in all of the key elements of caregiving, including client rights, infection prevention and control, providing personal and supportive care and more.

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Caregivers are at the front lines of preventing avoidable rehospitalization. Learning skills of observation and knowing what key indicators to report and when are vital to ensuring the successful post‐hospital course of care. Individuals completing this program will understand the basic body systems, most common related acute conditions, and how to provide care following an acute care stay.

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COMM101 Courtesy: Beyond Politeness 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Demonstrate the five steps of courtesy face‐to‐face• Understand the dos and don'ts of body language• Respect personal space• Appropriately touch a client• Use proper phone etiquette • Say goodbye correctly

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COMM102 Be There: People come first 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the importance of arriving on time• Prioritize housekeeping and client aid activities

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COMM103 Listening: Focus on the Client 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Employ active listening to better understand clients • Avoid interrupting clients • Read nonverbal cues

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand the basics of reliability• Take steps to being a reliable caregiver• Anticipate clients' needs

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COMM105 Be Positive: Going the extra mile 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Define what positive means• Incorporate a positive behavior and attitude in their work life • Understand how being positive relates to customer service

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COMM106 Client speak: Patronizing Language 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Identify language that bothers people• Understand the difference between baby talk and clientspeak• Perceive how people react to clientspeak • Utilize outside, expert resources on clientspeak

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Identify ways to use their words and body language to put clients at ease • Observe important boundaries in respect to their line of work

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COMP101 Companion Care 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand the role of being a companion caregiver• Understand the challenges of companionship • Recognize the characteristics required to be a great companion • Identify ways to become a really engaging companion

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DEME201 Creating Moments of Joy, Part 1 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Work with a client as an individual• Help a client live their truth and reality• Help a client deal with the confusion they may face as they begin their journey • Learn to stop correcting them

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand your mood affects your client's mood • Understand the role blame plays in dementia caregiving• Use techniques to help a client remember their greatness• Establish quality connections • Understand how habits develop over a lifetime• See the difference between good dementia and bad dementia• Add simple pleasures to the client's daily life

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand the usefulness of treasure boxes• Identify and deal with the effects of sundowning • Tell the difference between appropriate and inappropriate nicknames • Handle moments of discomfort

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DEME204 Memory Enhanced Activities, Part 1 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Respect the client as a whole and help them remember their greatness • Make quality connections with your clients• Recognize how your client can pick up on your mood and how your mood affects them • Understand the role of the activity person• Understand the staff's role in the client's life and in caregiving

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand the difference between passive activities, active activities, and activities best suited for men

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Identify the value and different types of treasure boxes • Understand the need for memory enhanced activities

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DEME207 It's Saturday Night (tips for easier bathing) 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Explore habits of a lifetime and how to incorporate them into the bathing process• Obtain practical solutions that will reduce the stress of bathing• Decrease incontinence by creating wayfinding clues to the bathroom and using familiar terminology

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DEATH AND DYING

DEAT101 Care Goals at the End of Life 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand end of life emotional challenges• Provide support staff with the ethical tools they require to cope under these difficult situations• Understand how to address loss and avoid “burning out”• Learn how to provide care with a human touch• Preserve quality of life• Learn how to say goodbye and work through the grieving process

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DEAT102 Grief and Loss: Care team and Family 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand how to address the issues of loss and avoid “burning out” • Keep the people in their care functioning as independently as possible, for as long as possible• Provide care with a human touch and preserve quality of life • Understand how to say goodbye and work through the grieving process

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DEME101 Stages of Alzheimer's 0.5

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand the different stages of Alzheimer’s disease• Identify the changes in communication the person with memory loss will face• Understand the changes in language, comprehension, hearing, and speech that come with the progression of Alzheimer’s • Use new techniques to deal with and manage the behavior of the person with memory loss

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DEME102Understanding Alzheimer's and Related Disorders

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • To understand how Alzheimer's disease is different from other dementia‐related diseases.• To recognize the signs and symptoms of dementia.• To facilitate getting a client a proper diagnosis and/or medical attention.• To assist a client with Alzheimer's using techniques that promote dignity and independence.

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DEME103 Promoting Independence in Daily Living 0.5

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • To understand how to best help a client with dressing, toileting, bathing, and grooming.• To encourage independence in the client while offering assistance with these daily care tasks.• To keep daily care tasks simple.• To help the client feel and look their best.

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DEME208 Differing Dementias 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Distinguish between dementia, delirium, and depression• Discover the symptoms common to dementia• Dive into the specific diseases that afflict the aging including AIDS, Alzheimer's Disease, Creutzfeldt‐Jakob Disease, Downs Syndrome, Huntington's disease, Korsakoff's Disease, Lewy Body Disease, Parkinson's Related Dementia, Pick's Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, Vascular Dementia• Learn how to best provide comfort to those living through these illnesses

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DEME209Communication with People Who Have Dementia

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Identify changes that occur in an aging person's memory• Learn how to approach a person with Dementia• Master the best methods of communication• Understand how cultural differences impact communication• Identify environmental factors that may effect a person with dementia• Understand creativity's impact on the success of communication • Learn how to ask a person with dementia questions

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DEME210Challenging Behaviors: A Framework for Action

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Communicate with the client who has dementia• Use techniques to help you aid clients more effectively• Find similarities to the situations you may be dealing with in the stories of Elsa, Phil, and Mary • Better understand life from the perspective of someone with dementia• Help clients maximize the quality of their life

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DEME211 Theories of Care 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand how activity design, Gentlecare, Validation Therapy, and the surrounding environment can effect the wellbeing of those with dementia. • Increase a client’s comfort by adjusting programs and the physical space around them • Use different techniques with clients, such as the Wellness approach, Three Keys to Successful Care, the Best Friends Approach, Assessment, and Philosophy

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DEME212 Activities for Meaningful Dementia Care 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand the importance of activities• Learn ways to make daily activities more meaningful for a person with dementia• Assist a person with dementia with ADLs• Master new ideas and tips for involving people with dementia in activities

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DEME213 Hallucinations and Delusions with Dementia 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand how our senses can perceive things that may not be perceptible to others• Appreciate that the reactions of those experiencing hallucinations and delusions may vary and be difficult to work with• Understand placing blame is not uncommon• Learn the medical explanations for hallucinations and delusions • Better understand those afflicted with hallucinations and delusions by finding relatable experiences from our own lives• Learn how to distinguish between hallucinations and delusions

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DEME214 Sexuality and Dementia 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Learn the difference between sexualized behaviors, sexuality, and intimacy • Understand how dementia affects a person and why these behaviors are not uncommon • Consider the individual and their family respectively • Respect the person's personal rights • Learn how to reassess situations• Understand that sexuality is a basic human need that does not go away with age• Learn tricks and tools to better control sometimes difficult or uncomfortable situations while still supporting and respecting those in your care

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DEME215 Medications and Dementia 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Assist with common medications and general health• Understand the benefits versus side effects of certain medications• Review a list of common medications• Understand the commonness of depression amongst those suffering from dementia • Use caution when working with prescription medication

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DEME216 Self Care for Dementia Caregivers 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand how caregiving can build self esteem• Recognize signs of stress • Communicate your needs more clearly with coworkers• Know when and how to ask for help • Use tough situations as learning experiences

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DEME217Considerations for Care: Families and the Environment

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand the importance of working with your client's family• Understand the family’s grief process• Use best judgment to include family members as part of the care team• Understand how environment plays a role in your client's well being

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DISE201 The Invisible Side of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • List and describe five “visible” (physical) symptoms of MS• List and describe five “invisible” (psychosocial) symptoms of MS• Identify two barriers to recognizing and treating invisible symptoms of MS• Explain why invisible symptoms need to be recognized and treated• Describe the role of the healthcare extender in assessing and managing invisible symptoms• List five healthcare extenders who support people with MS and their family caregivers

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DISE202The Hidden Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease (PD)

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • List & describe five “hidden” (psychosocial) symptoms of PD• List & describe five common motor symptoms • Identify two barriers to recognizing and treating the hidden symptoms of PD• Explain why hidden symptoms need to be recognized and treated• List three areas of loss that people with PD & family caregivers experience• Identify five stages of grief and explain how they relate to client adjustment to PD• Identify one validated tool that can help providers to recognize & treat PD

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DISE203 Diabetes Care 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Identify the two types of diabetes.• Differentiate between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.• List the three treatments that must be balanced for diabetic control.• Describe home health staff responsibilities for care of the diabetic client.• Identify important actions in the event a diabetic client is sick.

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UNDERSTANDING ELDER ABUSE

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ABUS101 Causes and Consequences of Elder Abuse 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Act in an ethical manner while working as a caregiver, based on defined and implied sets of rules for ethical conduct that conform to the client’s rights• Understand the definition and impact of Client / elder abuse as well as the role of the caregiver in ending and reporting abuse• Recognize signs of potential abuse and know how to act and communicate concerns appropriately

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ABUS102 Types of Elder Abuse 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Identify different kinds of abuse and neglect• Understand the reporting requirements of abuse• Know how to speak to clients and supervisors about abuse, and what actions to take to ensure the safety of your clients

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ABUS103Recognizing, Reporting and Preventing Elder Abuse

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Recognize signs of elder abuse• Understand your responsibility to report elder abuse• Recognize signs of financial abuse• Know the correct procedure for reporting suspicions of elder abuse• Identify where elder abuse is most common• Use skills to prevent elder abuse• Identify risk factors of elder abuse

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FIRST AID

CARE113 Caregiver First Aid ‐ Burns and Poisons 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand the nature of burns, including classifications and basic first aid approaches• Identify poisons and understand immediate response needs

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CARE114 Caregiver First Aid ‐ Heart Attack and Shock 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand the signs and symptoms of heart attacks as well as your emergency response tasks • Understand shock – what causes it, how to identify it and how to respond

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CARE115 Caregiver First Aid ‐ Choking and Falls 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Identify a choking client and respond properly • Apply the abdominal thrust technique • Prevent falls and respond to falls properly

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CARE116 Caregiver First Aid ‐ Stroke and Wounds 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Identify when a client is having a stroke and respond properly • Classify wounds• Administer basic first aid

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CARE117Caregiver First Aid ‐ Other Sudden Emergencies

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Know causes and responses to fainting• Recognize signs and symptoms of seizures and respond properly• Identify allergic reactions and provide emergency and basic first aid

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FOOD AND NUTRITION

FOOD101Nutritional Guidelines and Hygiene (in Home Care)

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• To demonstrate your knowledge of the food pyramid by identifying and sorting common foods into their major food groups• To recognize the impacts that diet can have on overall health, especially when cooking with the aged• To be able to provide more balanced meals to the clients in your care

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FOOD102Safe Food Preparation and Storage (in Home Care)

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• To understand and be able to demonstrate proper food handling techniques• To recognize the risks related to food poisoning particularly as a result of poor handwashing habits• To identify the challenges that your clients face with nutrition

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FOOD103Promoting Successful Nutrition (in Home Care)

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• To develop an understanding of the common challenges to food intake• To provide comfortable environment, appetizing food and a well socialized dining experience• To know the risks and potential causes of choking

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FOOD104 Food and Culture 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• To respect your client’s food preferences and choices• To involve the family and the individual in dining decisions• To create an environment in which clients can learn more about different cultures

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FOOD105 Safe Food Handling 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand what causes foodborne illness• Wash their hands thoroughly• Cook foods at the proper temperature• Store foods and chemicals safely• Understand the different roles food handlers and management fulfill in food preparation

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FOOD106Nutritional Guidelines and Hygiene (in Assisted Living)

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• To demonstrate your knowledge of the food pyramid by identifying and sorting common foods into their major food groups• To recognize the impacts that diet can have on overall health, especially when cooking with the aged• To be able to provide more balanced meals to the clients in your care


FOOD107Safe Food Preparation and Storage (in Assisted Living)

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• To understand and be able to demonstrate proper food handling techniques• To recognize the risks related to food poisoning particularly as a result of poor handwashing habits• To identify the challenges that your clients face with nutrition


FOOD108Promoting Successful Nutrition (in Assisted Living)

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• To develop an understanding of the common challenges to food intake• To provide comfortable environment, appetizing food and a well socialized dining experience• To know the risks and potential causes of choking


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HIV/AIDS CARE

HIV201 Understanding the Illness 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Differentiate between the virus and the disease• Identify the early symptoms of HIV• Understand how HIV/AIDS affects the elderly• Explain how HIV is spread• Take precautions to prevent the spread of HIV

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HIV202 The Elder's Experience 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Identify special considerations for the elderly resident • Encourage healthy habits that can make a big difference in the life of the elder person with HIV/AIDS • Provide care for the elder person living with HIV/AIDS • Understand the progression of the disease toward death

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HIV203 Diagnosis and Early Stages 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand how HIV/AIDS works in the human body • Discuss the testing and reporting involved • Explain how to reduce the risk of HIV • Identify the symptoms of HIV/AIDS • Care for a patient with HIV

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HIV204 Focusing on the Individual 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Focus on the individual and not just the disease• Examine the disease from a young woman's perspective• Discuss testing and reporting• Understand the realities of living with HIV/AIDS • Take steps for dealing with caregiver issues

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LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

LEAD301 Genuine Leadership 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the importance of having fun in the workplace• Employ steps to making the workplace fun• Determine where to draw the line between funny and offensive• Avoid topics not appropriate for the workplace

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LEAD302 Leading with Laughter 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Be a fun boss and also gain respect • Become a passionate leader • Develop a culture of passion • Utilize tips to become a good leader

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LEAD303 Help! Who Made Me Boss? 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the 12 key expectations that result in a high level of employee engagement and put the key expectations to work in their own environment

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LEAD304 12 Keys to Good Management 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the meaning of strong leadership• Define what makes a strong leader• See if they have what it takes to be a good leader

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LEAD305Sexual Harassment Prevention for Supervisors

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Know the definition of sexual harassment• Recognize the signs of potential sexual harassment• Understand their legal responsibilities as a supervisor in preventing sexual harassment in the workplace• Identify the potential impact of sexual harassment to themselves, the company, and to other employees• Understand the steps to investigate claims of sexual harassment quickly and impartially• Provide resources for creating policies regarding preventing and investigating sexual harassment

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MARKETING

MARK101 You're on the Marketing Team (AL) 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand how each person, in each role is a part of the overall marketing team• Know methods to improve overall satisfaction among clients and guests

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MARK102 You're on the Marketing Team (HC) 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand how each person, in each role is a part of the overall marketing team• Know methods to improve overall satisfaction among clients you offer in‐home care services to

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MEDICATION SELF ADMINISTRATION

MED MEDI101 Medication Self‐Administration 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Apply basic principles for assisting clients who manage their own medications• Observe clients self‐medication properly• Teach safe medication handling• Watch for complications or problems

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MEDI301 Introduction to Medication Management 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Realize the importance of medications• Understand the challenges faced in medicating the elderly• Take actions to make sure medication is taken correctly

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MEDI302 Providing Medication Assistance 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Take the proper steps to medication delivery• Understand what caregivers can and can't do regarding medication• Promote medication safety• Store and keep track of medications• Interpret labels• Employ the six "rights" of medication management

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MEDI303 Understanding Medication Procedures 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Prepare the medication workstation• Be mentally prepared to assist with medications• Assist with different types of medications

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MEDI304 Medication Dosage and Basic Math 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the importance of math and medication• Calculate fractions, decimals, ratios, and measurements• Comprehend ratios used in liquid medications• Properly dispense medications• Accurately measure liquid medications

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MEDI305 Medication Documentation and Safety 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Maintain proper documentation on medication• Specify methods of receiving medication orders• Transcribe medication orders onto a Medication Administration Record (MAR)• Dispose properly of medications• Intervene with medication refusal• Use acceptable methods of altering medication• Properly dispense PRN (as needed) medications• Avoid and prevent medication errors• Follow steps to take if a medication error does occur

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MEDICATIONS IN HOME CARE

MEDI306 A Vital Part of Your Client's Wellbeing 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the importance of medications• Recognize the challenges of medicating the elderly• Know actions you can take to help your clients maintain their wellbeing

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MEDI307 Understanding the Prescription 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Locate the name of the client's drug on their prescription and medication• Understand the definition of dosage and how to monitor the prescribed dosages of the client's medication• Understand the frequency of administration for the client's medication• Understand the route of administration• Look for indication signs of the medication's effectiveness

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MEDI308 Safely Monitoring the Medication 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand medication instructions and how to read a prescription bottle• Identify medications by their brand name, generic name, and chemical name• Understand the possible complications that can arise from medication use• Monitor your client for changes in weight and vital signs• Cope with potential adverse side effects

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MEDI309 Documentation of Medication Handling 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Review a client’s medication• Document any medication side effects • Verify a client’s medication record corresponds to their medication’s label, and know how to flag medication instruction changes• Understand the components of medication labels• Identify and properly handle controlled substances

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MEDI310 Managing and Assisting with Medication 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Create and review a Medication Management Checklist• Know the basic areas of medication management • Know the basic routes of taking medication

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POST HOSPITAL (ADVANCED) CARE SKILLS

ACS301Managing Pain: Common Conditions and Care

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Define pain• Identify factors that affect pain• Correctly observe & collect responses about pain• State information to report to the nurse concerning the client’s pain• Describe actions the caregiver can take to reduce the client’s pain


ACS302The Cardiovascular System: Common Conditions and Care

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Identify common conditions and disorders of the cardiovascular system • Restate the related signs and symptoms of each disorder to observe and report• Understand how to provide care to the cardiovascular client

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ACS303The Digestive System: Common Conditions and Care

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Identify common condition/disorders of the digestive system• State the related signs and symptoms of each disorder to observe and report• Understand how to provide care to the digestive client


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ACS304The Endocrine System: Common Conditions and Care

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the functions, signs and symptoms of common ailments of the endocrine system• Identify the various diseases of the endocrine system and how they will affect a person such as diabetes, hyper/hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, Addison's disease, hypo and hyper glycemia, and diabetic ketoacidosis

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ACS305The Immune System: Common Conditions and Care

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Identify common condition/disorders of the endocrine system• Restate the related signs and symptoms of each disorder to observe and report• Understand how to provide care for the immune deficient client

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ACS306The Integumentary System: Common Conditions and Care

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Identify common condition/disorders of the integumentary system• State the related signs and symptoms of each disorder to observe and report• Understand how to provide care to the client's integumentary system

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ACS307Mental Health: Common Conditions and Care

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Identify common mental health conditions and disorders • Restate the related signs and symptoms of each disorder to observe and report• Understand how to provide care for their client's mental health

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ACS308 Taking Care of YOU ‐ Avoiding Burnout 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Describe at least one positive outcome for caregiver self‐care• Name one symptom of caregiver burnout• Know how to manage your self‐care to avoid caregiver burnout

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ACS309 Staying Happy and Healthy 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • State at least two helpful behaviors in management of self‐care• Have a few activities in mind that can help reduce your own personal stress• Explain the importance of goals in management of self‐care

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ACS310The Musculoskeletal System: Common Conditions and Care

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Identify common conditions/disorders of the musculoskeletal system.• Restate the related signs and symptoms of each disorder to observe and report• Understand how to provide care to the person with a musculoskeletal condition/disorder

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ACS311The Respitory System: Common Conditions and Care

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Describe the basic functioning of the respiratory system• Identify common conditions/disorders of the respiratory system• State the related signs and symptoms of each disorder to observe and report• Describe how to provide care to the person with respiratory illness

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ACS312 Personal Protective Equipment 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • How to define Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)• Why PPE is used• Where and when to use PPE• How to put on and remove gloves, a gown/apron, a face mask, goggles/face shield• How to improve overall safety in a healthcare environment through the use of PPE

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ACS313The Urinary System: Common Conditions and Care

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the basic components of the urinary system• Identify common condition/disorders of the urinary system that can lead to hospitalization or emergency care• Restate the related signs and symptoms of each disorder to observe and report• Understand how to provide care to the person with a urinary condition

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ACS314The Nervous System: Common Conditions and Care

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the basic components of the nervous system• Identify common conditions/disorders of the nervous system that can lead to hospitalization or emergency care• Restate the related signs and symptoms of each disorder to observe and report• Understand how to provide care to the person with a neurological condition

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ACS315The Reproductive System: Common Conditions and Care

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Identify common conditions/disorders of the reproductive system• Restate the related signs and symptoms of each disorder to observe and report• Understand how to provide care to the reproductive client

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MENT201 Preventing Suicide in the Elderly 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the frequency of suicide among the elderly• Identify warning signs, indications for action, and steps to intervene and prevent suicide

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MENT202 Preventing Suicide in the Elderly in Colorado 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the frequency of suicide among the elderly• Identify warning signs, indications for action, and steps to intervene and prevent suicide

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SAFETY

SAFE101 Fire Emergencies 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand the importance of fire control• Identify proper steps to take if a fire breaks out• React appropriately when one's own clothes are on fire• Explain the basic usage of a fire extinguisher• Perform fire prevention measures

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SAFE102 Hazardous Substances in the Workplace 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand the basic OSHA requirements • Specify OSHA labeling regulations • Handle hazardous materials safely • Comprehend the routes of exposure to hazardous materials • Utilize and interpret the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as intended

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SAFE103Responding to Weather Emergencies and Natural Hazards

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Define natural hazards and provide examples• Understand the importance of an emergency plan and supplies• React properly to various weather emergencies and natural hazards• Be prepared for weather emergencies

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SAFE104Responding to Emergencies: Gas, Explosion & Power Outages

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Respond appropriately to natural gas, explosions, power outages, bomb threats, and hazardous or toxic spills • Know what to do after such an emergency occurs

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SAFE105 Ergonomics and Workplace Safety 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Identify risks of the work environment• Establish a good work community • Practice workplace safety • Understand risk factors identified by OSHA • Take a proactive approach to ergonomics• Utilize techniques for safe use of common equipment • Complete injury reports

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SAFE106 Safe Lifting and Transfer Techniques 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Understand body mechanics and structure• Explain the importance of lifting with the legs• Safely perform a transfer and lift• Utilize the five keys to assisting a resident safely• Properly use lifting equipment• Perform a patient transfer• Position a bed using good body mechanics

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SAFE107Universal Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Utilize OSHA universal precautions • Identify infected fluids • Understand exposure risks • List bloodborne pathogens • Employ proper handwashing techniques • Take appropriate measures to handle bloodborne pathogens• Deal properly with sharps• Handle an exposure incident effectively • Comprehend reporting requirements • Use preventative care measures

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SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS (NON ELDER CARE)

NEC101 Mental Illness 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Know how to effectively work with mentally ill clients • Understand the possible causes of mental illness• Have an awareness of some different types of mental illness• Gain some helpful tools for working with mentally ill clients

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NEC102 Developmental Disabilities 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Identify developmental disabilities • Be familiar with the causes and types of developmental disabilities • Know the difference between a developmental disability and a mental illness • Know how to best provide home care for someone with a developmental disability

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NEC103Working with People with Physical Disabilities

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Know about several different kinds of physical disabilities• Understand the needs of a person with a physical disability • Be more prepared to work with a client and/or family in which physical disability is an issue

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NEC104 Working with Children and Families 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Identify the different stages of development children go through and how to support them • Care for children at different stages of their development • Help families through your role as a home caregiver

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DVD AND ONLINE VIDEO‐BASED TRAINING

VBTP101 Essential Bedrest Skills 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the different bedrest positions and how to move someone from one position to another using proper body mechanics• Recognize and prevent pressure ulcers• Perform other procedures commonly used when caring for a person on bedrest

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VBTP102How to Help Someone Who Uses a Wheelchair

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand safe methods and special precautions for helping those who use wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and canes• Perform stand pivot transfers in a variety of settings• Use a gait belt• Principles of body mechanics• Maneuver a wheelchair on ramps and curbs

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VBTP103Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogens

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand what causes infection• Know how germs are spread• Recognize the importance of hand hygiene• Know how to protect themselves from germs• Identify methods of disinfection in the home

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VBTP104 How to Manage Medications 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Learn the warning signs of improper medication use• Understand how aging changes the way the body responds to medications• Know about safe practices for assisting or administering medications• Understand proper medication storage

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VBTP105Safety In and Around the Home: Fall Prevention

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand how falls effect older adults• Understand the goal of fall prevention• Know how to prevent falls inside and around the home• Focus on fall prevention techniques for care providers• Use a gait belt

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VBTP106 Fire Safety 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand what factors and situations increase fire dangers• Identify and correct potential fire hazards in the home• Ensure personal safety if a fire does start

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VBTP107 Elder Abuse and Neglect 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Know the definition, causes, and contributing risk factors of elder abuse• Identify the different forms of elder abuse and the signs and symptoms of each form• Know how to help prevent abuse and the importance of reporting suspected elder abuse

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VBTP108 Personal Care 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand procedures for providing personal hygiene• Recognize the importance of the principles of body mechanics and infection control• Respect the need for privacy, honoring individual preferences and the importance of encouraging self‐care

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VBTP109 Caregiver Wellness 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the importance of caregivers caring for themselves• Recognize the warning signs of stress and identify their source• Identify the factors that contribute to caregiver stress• Use practical solutions for cultivating life‐long wellness

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VBTP110 How to Measure Vital Signs 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• The definitions of temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure• Measure vital signs correctly• Identify normal adult vital sign readings• Record and report findings• Understand pain assessment and the use of pain scales• Know the importance of measuring weight

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VBTP111 How to Use a Mechanical Lift 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Identify the parts of a mechanical lift.• Use a mechanical lift to transfer a patient from bed to wheelchair and from wheelchair to bed.

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VBTP112A Guide to Being a Companion Homemaker: Roles and Responsibilities

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the roles and responsibilities of companion homemakers• Recognize the importance of positive communication• Identify ageism• Realize the importance of good observation skills• Know how to respond to medical emergencies

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VBTP113A Guide to Being a Companion Homemaker: Safety and Housekeeping

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Ensure safety in the home• Exercise companion safety• Perform housecleaning tasks efficiently• Do laundry and ironing correctly

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VBTP114Nutrition and Meal Preparation for Older Adults

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Service the nutritional needs of older adults• Recognize common serving sizes• Identify signs of malnutrition and take preventative steps• Observe medically‐prescribed diets• Shop and plan meals

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VBTP115 HIPAA in Home Care 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the Privacy Act of HIPAA• Recognize the common identifiers of Protected Health Information• Know the importance of keeping client information private in a variety of settings• Learn effective communication tools in regard to privacy• Understand who is authorized to receive protected health information• Learn computer, PDA and fax security

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VBTP116 How to Assist with Medications 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand how aging affects response to medications• Identify adverse reactions and side effects• Assist with medications in ways that are legally correct• Recognize the role of the nurse and family caregiver in relation to medications• Identify different types of medications• Follow procedures for medication disposal and storage

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VBTP117 Body Mechanics and Back Safety 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand proper posture• Understand the principles of body mechanics• Recognize the importance of proper posture and proper body mechanics during caregiving activities, especially when lifting

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VBTP118 Observation, Reporting, and Documentation 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand how to develop good observation skills• Learn what should be included in observations• Recognize what should be reported• Understand the procedures for correct documentation

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VBTP119 Introduction to Home Care 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the essential aspects of the home care field• Identify the home care team and its members• Read a care plan and know how to fulfill it• Recognize the importance of good observation, reporting and documentation skills

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VBTP120 Food Preparation Techniques 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to: • Master the mechanics of cooking• Use food preparation and cooking techniques to create healthy, well‐presented meals

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VBTP121 Ethical and Legal Behavior 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the definition of ethical and legal behavior• Learn how ethical and legal behavior relates to home care provider roles and responsibilities• Understand what liability means• Learn how to protect against liability issues• Recognize how to communicate respectfully with older adults

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VBTP122Medical Emergencies and Emergency Preparedness

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the importance of emergency preparedness• Recognize medical emergencies that need to be reported immediately• Understand how to relate to and report falls• Understand proper emergency evacuation methods

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VBTP123How to Communicate Effectively with Someone Who Has Hearing Loss

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Learn about the causes of hearing loss• Better understand the difficulties faced by people with hearing loss• Have tools to communicate more effectively with the hearing impaired

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VBTP124How to Communicate with Someone Who Has Aphasia

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the importance of communication• Identify causes of aphasia, and the physical and behavioral changes that may occur• Employ techniques for better communication• Modeling various forms of communication• Overcome barriers to successful communication with someone who has aphasia

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VBTP125Caring for Someone with Early to Mid Stage Alzheimer's Disease

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Upon completion of this training, the participant will learn:• How Alzheimer’s affects language.• Techniques to help communicate more effectively with someone who has Alzheimer’s.• How understanding the disease helps to develop positive attitudes and more effective communication.• Other verbal and non‐verbal forms of communication.

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VBTP126 Developing Cultural Competence 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand cultural competence• Identify cultural factors that influence each of us• Identify the impact of cultural factors in providing health care• Use tools and techniques for developing cultural competence

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VBTP127Caring for Someone with Mid to Late Stage Alzheimer's Disease

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Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Have a better understanding of the disease and how it affects each person in a different way.• Learn to use three core principles in dementia care.• Learn principles and techniques to cope with challenges that occur in the mid to late stages of Alzheimer’s.

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VBTP128 Communication Skills 1

Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:• Understand the definition of communication• Recognize the importance of good communication skills• Know how to use verbal and non‐verbal communication effectively• Follow methods for optimizing positive communication• Identify ageism and how to avoid it

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VBTP101‐SHabilidades Esenciales Para Reposo En Cama (Essential Bedrest Skills)

1¡Si usted no tiene experiencia como cuidador de enfermos o carece de los conocimientos básicos para atender a alguien que convalece en la cama, este DVD es para usted!

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VBTP102‐SComo Ayudar A Alguien Que Usa Una Silla de Ruedas (How to Help Someone Who Uses a Wheelchair)

1¿Cómo se le traslada a alguien a una silla de ruedas sin lastimarse a usted mismo ni a la persona que está tratando de ayudar? Este DVD informativo le enseñará como hacerlo.

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VBTP103‐SControl de Infecciones y Agentes Patogenos Transmitidos Por La Sangre (Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogens)

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Como cuidador de enfermos, ¿qué podría hacer para prevenir la transmisión de microbios y para proteger al paciente así como a usted mismo? ¡Este programa informativo en DVD le mostrará cómo hacerlo!

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VBTP104‐SComo Administrar Medicamentos (How to Manage Medications)

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Usted, como miembro de la familia, ¿cómo reconoce que ha llegado el momento de encargarse de la administración de los medicamentos de esa persona? ¿Sabe cómo suministrar a alguien los medicamentos debidamente?

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VBTP105‐SPrecauciones Para Evitar Caidas (Fall Prevention)

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Aprenderá hacer crear un ambiente de seguridad en el hogar. También conocerá cuáles son las condiciones médicas contribuyen a las caídas y el por qué los ancianos corren más riesgo de caerse.

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VBTP106‐S Seguridad Contra Incendios (Fire Safety) 1Aprenderá cómo se provoca un incendio, cuáles son las condiciones favorables que ocasionan un incendio y cómo evitar que se inicie un incendio.

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VBTP108‐S El Cuidado Personal (Personal Care) 1En este programa, examinaremos la importancia del cuidado personal y cómo brindarlo sin riesgos y con consideración. ● ● ● ● ●

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Cómo comunicarse con alguien que padece de La enfermedad de Alzheimer (Caring for Someone with Early to Mid Stage Alzheimer's Disease)

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La enfermedad de Alzheimer afecta aproximadamente a 5 millones de personas al año. Esta enfermedad limita la capacidad de comunicación del individuo, lo cual representa un gran desafío para los cuidadores de enfermos y familiares.

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