COURSE CURRICULUM

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    Intro Section 1: The Primary Role of a Direct Care Worker - Personal Services Attendant

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    Intro Section 2: The Primary Role of a Rehab Technician

    • Intro Lesson 2-A: Dialogue - The Primary Role of a Rehab Technician

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    Intro Section 3: "Professionals, Take an Interest"

    • Intro Lesson 3-A: Dialogue - Professionals Take an Interest

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    Intro Section 4: Key Principles of Nursing at Care First - Including Trach Maintenance

    • Intro Lesson 4-A: Dialogue - Principles of Nursing at Care First

    • Intro Lesson 4-B: Nursing - Key Elements of Tracheostomy Care

    • Intro Lesson 4-C: When You Need to Serve a Resident in Bed Alone

    • Intro Lesson 4-D: Your Employment Logistics: Fingerprinting/W-4/I-9/Employment Agreements, etc.

    • Intro Lesson 4-E: Personnel Policies & Procedures

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    Intro Section 5: Key Principles of Nursing at Care First - Specialty Sections

    • Specialty Lesson 5-A: Infusion and Other Specialized Medication Administration

    • Specialty Lesson 5-B: Managing Hoyer Lift Usage

    • Specialty Lesson 5-C: PEG Tube Apparatus Protocol

    • Specialty Lesson 5-D: O2 Concentrator Protocol

    • Specialty Lesson 5-E: ADL Shower Etiquette

    • Specialty Lesson 5-F: Bedside Manner Etiquette

    • Specialty Lesson 5-G: On-Call Protocol

    • Specialty Lesson 5-H: Emergency 911 Call Protocol

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    Chapter 1: Introduction to Community Settings

    • Lesson 1-A Part 1: The Philosophy and Role of Residential Services

    • Lesson 1-A Part 2: The Philosophy and Role of Residential Services

    • Lesson 1-B: How Values, Attitudes & Beliefs Influence Services

    • Lesson 1-C: Model I: The Sickness Model

    • Lesson 1-D: Model II: The Developmental Model

    • Community Settings - Intermediate Review 1

    • Lesson 1-E: Flexibility, Choices and Change

    • Lesson 1-F: What are Mental Disorders & Developmental Disabilities?

    • Lesson 1-G: The I-Team & The Plan of Service

    • Lesson 1-H: Active Treatment

    • Community Settings - Intermediate Review 2

    • Lesson 1-I: Documentation

    • Lesson 1-J: Providing A Climate For Growth

    • Lesson 1-K: Personal Care, Supervision and Protection

    • Lesson 5-L: Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors

    • Lesson 5-M: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed

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    Chapter 2: The Daily Dynamics of Community Residential Settings

    • Lesson 2-A: Life in the House - A Specialized Approach

    • Lesson 2-B: Basic Interventions for Addressing a Resident's Health Concerns

    • The Daily Dynamics of Community Residential Settings - Intermediate Review 1

    • Lesson 2-C: Limited English Proficiency

    • Lesson 2-D: HIPAA Provisions

    • The Daily Dynamics of Community Residential Settings - Intermediate Review 2

    • Lesson 2-E: Corporate Compliance

    • Lesson 2-F: Handling False Claims

    • Lesson 2-G: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed

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    Chapter 3: Expectations, Stereotypes and Integration

    • Lesson 3-A: The Power of Your Mind and Thinking Patterns

    • Lesson 3-B: What is Mental Health?

    • Lesson 3-C: The Mentally Healthy

    • Expectations, Stereotypes and Integration - Intermediate Review 1

    • Lesson 3-D: Defining Mental Health Services Including Defining a Recipient

    • Lesson 3-E: Ethics of Touch

    • Lesson 3-F: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed

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    Chapter 4: Resident Protection: Abuse and Neglect and Abuse Reporting

    • Lesson 4-A: Recognizing and Responding to Reports of Abuse and Neglect — Introduction

    • Lesson 4-B: Reasons Abuse Often Occurs

    • Resident Protection: Abuse and Neglect and Abuse Reporting - Intermediate Review 1

    • Lesson 4-C: Types & Definitions of Abuse

    • Lesson 4-D: Prohibited Practices in the Adult Foster Care Environment

    • Lesson 4-E: Chapter Review - Resident Protection Abuse and Neglect

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    Chapter 5: Disease Prevention: Infection Control

    • Lesson 5-A: Infection Control Definition

    • Lesson 5-B: The Purpose

    • Lesson 5-C: Infection Control in Hospitals

    • Disease Prevention: Infection Control - Intermediate Review 1

    • Lesson 5-D: Threat of Emerging Infectious Diseases

    • Lesson 5-E: Problems of Antibiotic Resistance

    • Lesson 5-F: Bioterrorism

    • Disease Prevention: Infection Control -Intermediate Review 2

    • Lesson 5-G: Important Precautions

    • Lesson 5-H: Key Terms

    • Lesson 5-I: Reminder and COVID-19 Update (2020)

    • Lesson 5-J: Chapter Review - Disease Prevention: Infection Control

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    Chapter 6: Documentation Integrity: Reporting Requirements in Adult Foster Care

    • Lesson 6-A: Being Thorough & Accurate

    • Lesson 6-B: Integrity of Documentation

    • Documentation Integrity: Reporting Requirements in Adult Foster Care - Intermediate Review 1

    • Lesson 6-C: Key Ingredients to Ensure the Integrity of Documentation in Areas of Care

    • Lesson 6-D: Key Ingredients to Ensure Integrity of Documentation in Business Operation

    • Disease Prevention: Infection Control - Intermediate Review 2

    • Lesson 6-E: Complete Rule Review for In-Home Reporting — Michigan

    • Lesson 6-F: Office of Child & Adult Licensing Field Offices

    • Lesson 6-G: Chapter Review - Documentation Integrity

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    Chapter 7: Recipient Rights Training

    • Lesson 7-A: The Legal Basis of Rights

    • Lesson 7-B: 5 Main and Very Specific Rights

    • Lesson 7-C: Other Rights Mental Health Participants Are Entitled To...

    • Recipient Rights Training - Intermediate Review 1

    • Lesson 7-D: Confidentiality — An Introduction

    • Lesson 7-E: Appropriate Times to Disclose

    • Lesson 7-F: Abuse and Neglect

    • Lesson 7-G: Investigating Rights Allegations

    • Resident Rights Training: Intermediate Review 2

    • Lesson 7-H: Rights and Responsibilities

    • Lesson 7-I: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed

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    Chapter 8: Environmental Emergencies: Preventing, Preparing and Responding: Managing: Fire Safety, Extreme Weather, Utility Outage, Gas Leaks and Explosions

    • Lesson 8-A: 3 Key Elements

    • Lesson 8-B: Your Role as a Teacher

    • Lesson 8-C: Be Prepared for Emergencies

    • Lesson 8-D: Severe Weather

    • Environmental Emergencies Training: Intermediate Review 1

    • Lesson 8-E: Safe Driving Techniques

    • Lesson 8-F: Emergencies in the Home

    • Lesson 8-G: Fire Safety and Training

    • Lesson 8-H: Preparing for Fire Emergencies

    • Lesson 8-I: Proper Operation of a Fire Extinguisher

    • Environmental Emergencies Training: Intermediate Review 2

    • Lesson 8-J: Resources

    • Lesson 8-K: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed

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    Chapter 9: Appreciating the Differences in Others - Culture & Diversity

    • Lesson 9-A: Culture & Diversity: The Reality of Our World

    • Lesson 9-B: Helpful Items to Help You Get Along With & Appreciate the Differences in Others

    • Lesson 9-C: Chapter Review - Appreciating the Differences in Others

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    Chapter 10: Maintaining and Restoring Your Resident’s Dignity

    • Lesson 10-A: Valuable Lessons to Keep Someone's Spirits Lifted: A Special Section Written by our Publication Editor

    • Lesson 10-B: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Accomplished

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    Chapter 11: Sanitary Kitchen Management that Prevents Disease

    • Lesson 11-A: Introduction

    • Lesson 11-B: Basic Steps to a Clean and Sanitary Kitchen and Food Handling Rules

    • Lesson 11-C: Instructions for Using Chlorine Bleach

    • Sanitary Kitchen Management Training: Intermediate Review 1

    • Lesson 11-D: How to Intensely Clean a Kitchen

    • Lesson 11-E: Sanitary Kitchen Tips for the Home Cook

    • Lesson 11-F: Chapter Review - Sanitary Kitchen Management that Prevents Disease

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    Chapter 12: Basic Medication Administration Principles

    • Lesson 12-A: Introduction

    • Lesson 12-B: Definition of "Meds" & How to Properly Administer Them

    • Lesson 12-C: Variation of Handling Meds & Possible Misuse

    • Lesson 12-D: Learning About Specific Medications

    • Lesson 12-E: Protecting Yourself & the People You Serve When Administering Medications

    • Lesson 12-F: Following the Correct System for Medication Administration

    • Lesson 12-G: Basic Medication Administration & Proper Procedures That MUST be Followed

    • Lesson 12-H: When Medications Should NOT be Given & Errors That May Occur

    • Lesson 12-I: Major Routes, Dosage Forms, Storage & PRNs

    • Basic Medication Administration Training - Intermediate Review 1

    • Lesson 12-J: Leave of Absence & Community Outings

    • Lesson 12-K: Common Medication Abbreviations

    • Lesson 12-L: Medication Labels & Documentation Basics

    • Lesson 12-M: How to Use the Medication Record

    • Lesson 12-N: Refusal of Medication

    • Lesson 12-O: Damaged, Contaminated or Discontinued Medications

    • Lesson 12-P: Medication Administration Education

    • Basic Medication Administration Training - Intermediate Review 2

    • Lesson 12-Q: General Procedure for Administering Oral Medications

    • Lesson 12-R: General Procedure for Administering Topical Medications

    • Lesson 12-S: General Procedure for Administering Eye Drops

    • Lesson 12-T: General Procedure for Administering Ear Drops

    • Lesson 12-U: General Procedure for Administering Nose Drops or Spray

    • Lesson 12-V: General Procedure for Administering Rectal Suppository Medications

    • Lesson 12-W: General Procedure for Administering Vaginal Medications

    • Lesson 12-X: The "5 Rights" of Passing Medications

    • Lesson 12-Y: Michigan Medication Handling Guidelines in Adult Foster Care

    • Lesson 12-Z: Michigan Home for the Aged — Medication Rules

    • Lesson 12-AA: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed

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    Chapter 13: Person Centered Planning

    • Lesson 13-A: Person Centered Planning Introduction

    • Lesson 13-B: Major Objectives of This Material

    • Person Centered Planning Training - Intermediate Review 1

    • Lesson 13-C: Behavioral Characteristics Associated with Certain Diagnosis

    • Lesson 13-D: A Case Study

    • Lesson 13-E: How Everyone Benefits from the Person-Centered Approach

    • Lesson 13-F: Gentle Teaching and De-escalation

    • Person Centered Planning Training -Intermediate Review 2

    • Lesson 13-G: 4 Pillars of Gentle Teaching

    • Lesson 13-H: 4 Tools of Gentle Teaching

    • Lesson 13-I: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed

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    Chapter 14: Nutrition and Food Service - Nutritional Protocol in Group Living

    • Lesson 14-A: Introduction to Nutrition

    • Lesson 14-B: Follow Dietary Guidelines

    • Lesson 14-C: Bone up on Calcium and Fiber

    • Lesson 14-D: Carbs, Salt and Sweets

    • Nutrition and Food Service - Intermediate Review 1

    • Lesson 14-E: Read Food Labels —How?

    • Lesson 14-F: Keep a Resident Food Journal

    • Lesson 14-G: Set Nutrition Oriented Goals

    • Lesson 14-H: Small Changes in Nutrition Do Matter

    • Nutrition and Food Service - Intermediate Review 2

    • Lesson 14-I: Foods to Fight Disease and the Food Pyramid

    • Lesson 14-J: Make Good Bacteria Your Friend

    • Lesson 14-K: Serve Fatty Fish and Soy

    • Lesson 14-L: The Vital Role of Water

    • Lesson 14-M: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed

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    Chapter 15: Advanced Health and Medications

    • Lesson 15-A: The Introduction and Emergency Medication Administration Practices

    • Lesson 15-B: The Endocrine System

    • Lesson 15-C: The Nervous System

    • Advanced Health and Medications - Intermediate Review 1

    • Lesson 15-D: The Circulatory System

    • Lesson 15-E: The Respiratory System

    • Lesson 15-F: The Digestive System

    • Advanced Health and Medications - Intermediate Review 2

    • Lesson 15-G: The Musculoskeletal System

    • Lesson 15-H: The Urinary System

    • Lesson 15-I: The Integumentary System

    • Advanced Health and Medications - Intermediate Review 3

    • Lesson 15-J: Human Reproductive System

    • Lesson 15-K: Administering Injections

    • Lesson 15-L: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed

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    Chapter 16: Behavior Management - Prompting, Reminding, Cueing, Observing and Guiding Residents in:

    • Lesson 16-A: Meal Preparation

    • Lesson 16-B: Laundry

    • Lesson 16-C: Routine, Seasonal, and Heavy Household Chores

    • Behavior Management - Prompting, Reminding, Cueing, Observing and Guiding Residents in: - Intermediate Review 1

    • Lesson 16-D: Activities of Daily Living

    • Lesson 16-E: Money Management

    • Lesson 16-F: Non-Medical Care: Not Requiring Nurse or Physician Intervention

    • Lesson 16-G: Socialization and Relationship Building

    • Behavior Management - Prompting, Reminding, Cueing, Observing and Guiding Residents in: - Intermediate Review 2

    • Lesson 16-H: Transport to Community Activities

    • Lesson 16-K: Behavioral management through Structured Activities

    • Lesson 16-J: Participation in Community Activities

    • Lesson 16-K: Attendance at Medical Appointments

    • Lesson 16-L: Acquiring or Procuring Goods

    • Lesson 16-M: Preserving Health & Safety with Team Assistance

    • Lesson 16-N: Medication Administration

    • Lesson 16-O: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed

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    Chapter 17: Varying Levels of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease

    • Lesson 17-A: Why Have This Training When You Serve Those with a TBI?

    • Lesson 17-B: The Definition of Dementia and What is Sundowning?

    • Lesson 17-C: 10 Early Signs of Alzheimer's

    • Varying Levels of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease - Intermediate Review

    • Lesson 17-D: Preserving the Dignity of This Population

    • Lesson 17-E: Improved Communication with the Alzheimer's Sufferer

    • Lesson 17-F: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed

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    Chapter 18: Transportation Safety

    • Lesson 18-A: Credentialing Matters and Getting Them There...

    • Lesson 18-B: Give Passengers a Reason for Pride

    • Lesson 18-C: Giving Proper Attention to Important Driving Aspects

    • Transportation Safety -Intermediate Review

    • Lesson 18-D: Turning Corners

    • Lesson 18-E: Your View of Seatbelts and Tie Down Safety

    • Lesson 18-F: Use Lifts and Ramps Correctly

    • Lesson 18-G: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed

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    Chapter 19: Safely Moving People

    • Lesson 19-A: Transfer and Ambulation Introduction and Objectives

    • Lesson 19-B: The Anatomy and Make-Up of the Physical Back

    • Lesson 19-C: How to Protect Your Back

    • Safely Moving People - Intermediate Review

    • Lesson 19-D: Meaningful Legislation About Back Injury

    • Lesson 19-E: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed

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    Chapter 20: Due Process - Grievance and Appeals

    • Lesson 20-A: Respecting a Resident's Right to Voice a Grievance

    • Lesson 20-B: Understanding and Cooperating with Advance Directives

    • Chapter 20 Intermediate Review

    • Lesson 20-C: Due Process and Appeals - Its Meaning and Protective Role

    • Lesson 20-D: Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed

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    Chapter 21: Crisis Prevention

    • Lesson 21-A: How Non-Violent is Defined

    • Lesson 21-B: Appropriate Responses: Bite Release

    • Crisis Prevention - Intermediate Review

    • Lesson 21-C: Appropriate Responses: Being Grabbed in Private Areas

    • Lesson 21-D: Appropriate Responses: Hair Pulls

    • Lesson 21-E: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed

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    Chapter 22: Suicide Awareness and Prevention

    • Lesson 22-A: The Ugly Reality of Self Murder

    • Lesson 22-B: Suicide by the Numbers

    • Lesson 22-C: The Warning Signs

    • Suicide Awareness and Prevention - Intermediate Review

    • Lesson 22-D: The Role of Person-Centeredness in Suicide Awareness

    • Lesson 22-E: How Can You Further Contribute to Prevention

    • Lesson 22-F: The Physical Plant and Prevention

    • Lesson 22 - G: Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed

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    Chapter 23: Implicit Bias in Healthcare

    • Lesson 23-A: What is Implicit Bias?

    • Lesson 23-B: How Does Bias Creep Into the Workplace?

    • Implicit Bias in Healthcare - Intermediate Review

    • Lesson 23-C: The Contributing Mindset

    • Lesson 23-D: Strategies for Recognizing Bias and Keeping it Out of Healthcare

    • Lesson 23-E: Course REVIEW - A Look at What We Have Discussed

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    Chapter 24: Special Dynamics of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

    • Lesson 24-A: The Definition of Traumatic Brain Injury and Major Causes

    • Lesson 24-B: How the Condition is Diagnosed

    • Lesson 24-C: Temporal Lobe Deficits and Cognitive Re-Training in Traumatic Brain Injury

    • Lesson 24-D: Common Behavioral Characteristics and Other Traits of TBI

    • Special Dynamics of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - Intermediate Review 1

    • Lesson 24-E: What Causes Mood Changes After TBI?

    • Lesson 24-F: Depression

    • Lesson 24-G: The Issue of Anxiety

    • Lesson 24-H: Addressing These Emotional Concerns

    • Special Dynamics of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - Intermediate Review 2

    • Lesson 24-I: The Road to Recovery and its Many Twists

    • Lesson 24-J: The Power of Self-Healing

    • Lesson 24-K: Special Clinical and Behavioral Interventions

    • Lesson 24-L: Course Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed

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    Chapter 25: Special Dynamics of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

    • Lesson 25-A: What is the Spinal Cord and Spinal Cord Injury, (SCI)

    • Lesson 25-B: Caring for Someone with a Spinal Cord Injury

    • Lesson 25-C: Course REVIEW - A Look at What We Have Discussed

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    Chapter 26: Equipment Maintenance and Storage

    • Lesson 26-A: Storage and Cleaning of CPAP and BIPAP Equipment

    • Lesson 26-B: Proper Storage of Oxygen Equipment

    • Lesson 26-C: Course Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed

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    Chapter 27: Understanding and Applying the Value of Ergonomics in Residential Care