Course curriculum

  • 1

    Chapter 1: Introduction to The Annual Refresher

    • Chapter 1 - Lesson A: Why a Refresher

    • Chapter 1 - Lesson B: Refresher Expectations and Outcomes

  • 2

    Chapter 2: Medication Administration Basics

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson A: Introduction

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson B: Definition of "Meds" & How to Properly Administer Them

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson C: Variation of Handling Meds & Possible Misuse

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson D: Learning About Specific Medications

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson E: Protecting Yourself & the People You Serve When Administering Medications

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson F: Following the Correct System for Medication Administration

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson G: Basic Medication Administration & Proper Procedures That MUST be Followed

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson H: When Medications Should NOT be Given & Errors That May Occur

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson I: Major Routes, Dosage Forms, Storage & PRNs

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson J: Leave of Absence & Community Outings

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson K: Common Medication Abbreviations

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson L: Medication Labels & Documentation Basics

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson M: How to Use the Medication Record

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson N: Refusal of Medication

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson O: Damaged, Contaminated or Discontinued Medications

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson P: Medication Administration Education

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson Q: General Procedure for Administering Oral Medications

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson R: General Procedure for Administering Topical Medications

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson S: General Procedure for Administering Eye Drops

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson T: General Procedure for Administering Ear Drops

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson U: General Procedure for Administering Nose Drops or Spray

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson V: General Procedure for Administering Rectal Suppository Medications

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson W: General Procedure for Administering Vaginal Medications

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson X: The "7 Rights" of Passing Medications

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson Y: Michigan Medication Handling Guidelines in Adult Foster Care

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson Z: Michigan Home for the Aged — Medication Rules

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson AA: Overdose Prevention and Management

  • 3

    Chapter 3: Resident and Recipient Rights

    • Chapter 3 - Lesson A: The Legal Basis of Rights

    • Chapter 3 - Lesson B: 5 Main and Very Specific Rights

    • Chapter 3 - Lesson C: Other Rights Mental Health Participants Are Entitled To...

    • Chapter 3 - Lesson D: Confidentiality - An Introduction

    • Chapter 3 - Lesson E: Appropriate Times to Disclose

    • Chapter 3 - Lesson F: Abuse and Neglect

    • Chapter 3 - Lesson G: Investigating Rights Allegations

    • Chapter 3 - Lesson H: Rights and Responsibilities

    • Chapter 3 - Lesson I: Respecting a Resident's Right to Voice a Grievance

  • 4

    Chapter 4: Blood Borne Pathogens: Preventing Communicable Diseases

    • Chapter 4 - Lesson A: Definition, Including What is a Pathogen?

    • Chapter 4 - Lesson B: The Purpose

    • Chapter 4 - Lesson C: Infection Control in Hospitals

    • Chapter 4 - Lesson D: Threat of Emerging Infectious Diseases

    • Chapter 4 - Lesson E: Special Pathogen Control Considerations in Group Homes

    • Chapter 4 - Lesson F: Problems of Antibiotic Resistance

    • Chapter 4 - Lesson G: Bioterrorism

    • Chapter 4 - Lesson H: Description

    • Chapter 4 - Lesson I: Key Terms

    • Chapter 4 - Lesson J: Reminder and COVID-19 Update (2020)

  • 5

    Chapter 5: Person-Centered Planning

    • Chapter 5 - Lesson A: Person Centered Planning Introduction

    • Chapter 5 - Lesson B: Major Objectives of This Material

    • Chapter 5 - Lesson C: Behavioral Characteristics Associated with Certain Diagnosis

    • Chapter 5 - Lesson D: A Case Study

    • Chapter 5 - Lesson E: How Everyone Benefits from the Person Centered Approach

    • Chapter 5 - Lesson F: Gentle Teaching and De-escalation

    • Chapter 5 - Lesson G: 4 Pillars of Gentle Teaching

    • Chapter 5 - Lesson H: 4 Tools of Gentle Teaching

    • Chapter 5 - Lesson I: Military / Veteran Culture - An Understanding

    • Chapter 5 - Lesson J: Therapeutic Interventions

  • 6

    Chapter 6: Fire Safety & Prevention

    • Chapter 6 - Lesson A: Introduction to Fire Safety and Prevention

    • Chapter 6 - Lesson B: Fire Safety - 3 Key Elements

    • Chapter 6 - Lesson C: Interior Finishes and General Materials

    • Chapter 6 - Lesson D: Fire Safety - Smoke Detection Equipment

    • Chapter 6 - Lesson F: Fire Extinguishers

    • Chapter 6 - Lesson G: General Means of Egress

    • Chapter 6 - Lesson H: General Heating Equipment

    • Chapter 6 - Lesson I: Flame Producing Equipment

    • Chapter 6 - Lesson J: Electrical Service

    • Chapter 6 - Lesson K: Special Notes Regarding Fire Safety!

    • Chapter 6 - Lesson L: General Fire Safety & Protection

    • Chapter 6 - Lesson M: Fire Safety Program Emergency Response Program

  • 7

    Chapter 7: Advanced Medication Administration

    • A Special Introduction...

    • Chapter 7 - Lesson A: How are Medications Defined?

    • Chapter 7 - Lesson B: Why Is Medication Administration Different Among Specialized Populations?

    • Chapter 7 - Lesson C: The Endocrine System

    • Chapter 7 - Lesson D: The Nervous System

    • Chapter 7 - Lesson E: The Circulatory System

    • Chapter 7 - Lesson F: The Respiratory System

    • Chapter 7 - Lesson G: The Digestive System

    • Chapter 7 - Lesson H: The Muscuskeletal System

    • Chapter 7 - Lesson I: The Urinary System

    • Chapter 7 - Lesson J: The Integumentary System

    • Chapter 7 - Lesson K: The Reproductive System

    • Chapter 7 - Lesson L: What Are Emergency Medications and Why Might They Be Needed?

    • Chapter 7 - Lesson M: The Realities of Emergency Medication Administration - Intro

  • 8

    Chapter 8: A Review of What We Discussed...

    • Chapter 8 - Lesson A: Review/Post-Test