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 Lesson 1-A: A View of Care First Rehabilitation
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Intro Lesson 1-B: Dialogue - Direct Care Worker Primary Role
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Intro Lesson 1-C: Proper Response When a Resident Falls
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Intro Lesson 1-D: How We Define and Execute Attendant Care...
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Intro Section 2: The Primary Role of a Rehab Technician
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Intro Lesson 2-A: Dialogue - The Primary Role of a Rehab Technician
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Intro Section 3: "Professionals, Take an Interest"
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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
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Intro Lesson 4-A: Dialogue - Principles of Nursing at Care First
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Intro Lesson 4-B: Nursing - Key Elements of Tracheostomy Care
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Intro Lesson 4-C: When You Need to Serve a Resident in Bed Alone
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Intro Lesson 4-D: Your Employment Logistics: Fingerprinting/W-4/I-9/Employment Agreements, etc.
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Intro Lesson 4-E: Personnel Policies & Procedures
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Intro Section 5: Key Principles of Nursing at Care First - Specialty Sections
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Specialty Lesson 5-A: Infusion and Other Specialized Medication Administration
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Specialty Lesson 5-B: Managing Hoyer Lift Usage
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Specialty Lesson 5-C: PEG Tube Apparatus Protocol
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Specialty Lesson 5-D: O2 Concentrator Protocol
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Specialty Lesson 5-E: ADL Shower Etiquette
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Specialty Lesson 5-F: Bedside Manner Etiquette
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Specialty Lesson 5-G: On-Call Protocol
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Specialty Lesson 5-H: Emergency 911 Call Protocol
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Community Settings
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Lesson 1-A Part 1: The Philosophy and Role of Residential Services
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Lesson 1-A Part 2: The Philosophy and Role of Residential Services
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Lesson 1-B: How Values, Attitudes & Beliefs Influence Services
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Lesson 1-C: Model I: The Sickness Model
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Lesson 1-D: Model II: The Developmental Model
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Community Settings - Intermediate Review 1
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Lesson 1-E: Flexibility, Choices and Change
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Lesson 1-F: What are Mental Disorders & Developmental Disabilities?
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Lesson 1-G: The I-Team & The Plan of Service
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Lesson 1-H: Active Treatment
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Community Settings - Intermediate Review 2
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Lesson 1-I: Documentation
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Lesson 1-J: Providing A Climate For Growth
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Lesson 1-K: Personal Care, Supervision and Protection
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Lesson 5-L: Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors
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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
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Lesson 2-A: Life in the House - A Specialized Approach
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Lesson 2-B: Basic Interventions for Addressing a Resident's Health Concerns
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The Daily Dynamics of Community Residential Settings - Intermediate Review 1
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Lesson 2-C: Limited English Proficiency
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Lesson 2-D: HIPAA Provisions
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The Daily Dynamics of Community Residential Settings - Intermediate Review 2
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Lesson 2-E: Corporate Compliance
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Lesson 2-F: Handling False Claims
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Lesson 2-G: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
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Chapter 3: Expectations, Stereotypes and Integration
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Lesson 3-A: The Power of Your Mind and Thinking Patterns
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Lesson 3-B: What is Mental Health?
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Lesson 3-C: The Mentally Healthy
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Expectations, Stereotypes and Integration - Intermediate Review 1
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Lesson 3-D: Defining Mental Health Services Including Defining a Recipient
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Lesson 3-E: Ethics of Touch
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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
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Lesson 4-A: Recognizing and Responding to Reports of Abuse and Neglect — Introduction
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Lesson 4-B: Reasons Abuse Often Occurs
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Resident Protection: Abuse and Neglect and Abuse Reporting - Intermediate Review 1
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Lesson 4-C: Types & Definitions of Abuse
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Lesson 4-D: Prohibited Practices in the Adult Foster Care Environment
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Lesson 4-E: Chapter Review - Resident Protection Abuse and Neglect
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Chapter 5: Disease Prevention: Infection Control
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Lesson 5-A: Infection Control Definition
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Lesson 5-B: The Purpose
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Lesson 5-C: Infection Control in Hospitals
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Disease Prevention: Infection Control - Intermediate Review 1
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Lesson 5-D: Threat of Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Lesson 5-E: Problems of Antibiotic Resistance
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Lesson 5-F: Bioterrorism
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Disease Prevention: Infection Control -Intermediate Review 2
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Lesson 5-G: Important Precautions
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Lesson 5-H: Key Terms
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Lesson 5-I: Reminder and COVID-19 Update (2020)
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Lesson 5-J: Chapter Review - Disease Prevention: Infection Control
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Chapter 6: Documentation Integrity: Reporting Requirements in Adult Foster Care
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Lesson 6-A: Being Thorough & Accurate
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Lesson 6-B: Integrity of Documentation
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Documentation Integrity: Reporting Requirements in Adult Foster Care - Intermediate Review 1
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Lesson 6-C: Key Ingredients to Ensure the Integrity of Documentation in Areas of Care
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Lesson 6-D: Key Ingredients to Ensure Integrity of Documentation in Business Operation
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Disease Prevention: Infection Control - Intermediate Review 2
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Lesson 6-E: Complete Rule Review for In-Home Reporting — Michigan
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Lesson 6-F: Office of Child & Adult Licensing Field Offices
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Lesson 6-G: Chapter Review - Documentation Integrity
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Chapter 7: Recipient Rights Training
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Lesson 7-A: The Legal Basis of Rights
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Lesson 7-B: 5 Main and Very Specific Rights
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Lesson 7-C: Other Rights Mental Health Participants Are Entitled To...
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Recipient Rights Training - Intermediate Review 1
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Lesson 7-D: Confidentiality — An Introduction
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Lesson 7-E: Appropriate Times to Disclose
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Lesson 7-F: Abuse and Neglect
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Lesson 7-G: Investigating Rights Allegations
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Resident Rights Training: Intermediate Review 2
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Lesson 7-H: Rights and Responsibilities
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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
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Lesson 8-A: 3 Key Elements
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Lesson 8-B: Your Role as a Teacher
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Lesson 8-C: Be Prepared for Emergencies
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Lesson 8-D: Severe Weather
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Environmental Emergencies Training: Intermediate Review 1
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Lesson 8-E: Safe Driving Techniques
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Lesson 8-F: Emergencies in the Home
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Lesson 8-G: Fire Safety and Training
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Lesson 8-H: Preparing for Fire Emergencies
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Lesson 8-I: Proper Operation of a Fire Extinguisher
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Environmental Emergencies Training: Intermediate Review 2
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Lesson 8-J: Resources
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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
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Lesson 9-A: Culture & Diversity: The Reality of Our World
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Lesson 9-B: Helpful Items to Help You Get Along With & Appreciate the Differences in Others
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Lesson 9-C: Chapter Review - Appreciating the Differences in Others
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Chapter 10: Maintaining and Restoring Your Resident’s Dignity
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Lesson 10-A: Valuable Lessons to Keep Someone's Spirits Lifted: A Special Section Written by our Publication Editor
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Lesson 10-B: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Accomplished
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Chapter 11: Sanitary Kitchen Management that Prevents Disease
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Lesson 11-A: Introduction
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Lesson 11-B: Basic Steps to a Clean and Sanitary Kitchen and Food Handling Rules
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Lesson 11-C: Instructions for Using Chlorine Bleach
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Sanitary Kitchen Management Training: Intermediate Review 1
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Lesson 11-D: How to Intensely Clean a Kitchen
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Lesson 11-E: Sanitary Kitchen Tips for the Home Cook
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Lesson 11-F: Chapter Review - Sanitary Kitchen Management that Prevents Disease
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Chapter 12: Basic Medication Administration Principles
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Lesson 12-A: Introduction
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Lesson 12-B: Definition of "Meds" & How to Properly Administer Them
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Lesson 12-C: Variation of Handling Meds & Possible Misuse
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Lesson 12-D: Learning About Specific Medications
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Lesson 12-E: Protecting Yourself & the People You Serve When Administering Medications
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Lesson 12-F: Following the Correct System for Medication Administration
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Lesson 12-G: Basic Medication Administration & Proper Procedures That MUST be Followed
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Lesson 12-H: When Medications Should NOT be Given & Errors That May Occur
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Lesson 12-I: Major Routes, Dosage Forms, Storage & PRNs
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Basic Medication Administration Training - Intermediate Review 1
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Lesson 12-J: Leave of Absence & Community Outings
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Lesson 12-K: Common Medication Abbreviations
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Lesson 12-L: Medication Labels & Documentation Basics
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Lesson 12-M: How to Use the Medication Record
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Lesson 12-N: Refusal of Medication
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Lesson 12-O: Damaged, Contaminated or Discontinued Medications
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Lesson 12-P: Medication Administration Education
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Basic Medication Administration Training - Intermediate Review 2
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Lesson 12-Q: General Procedure for Administering Oral Medications
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Lesson 12-R: General Procedure for Administering Topical Medications
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Lesson 12-S: General Procedure for Administering Eye Drops
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Lesson 12-T: General Procedure for Administering Ear Drops
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Lesson 12-U: General Procedure for Administering Nose Drops or Spray
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Lesson 12-V: General Procedure for Administering Rectal Suppository Medications
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Lesson 12-W: General Procedure for Administering Vaginal Medications
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Lesson 12-X: The "5 Rights" of Passing Medications
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Lesson 12-Y: Michigan Medication Handling Guidelines in Adult Foster Care
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Lesson 12-Z: Michigan Home for the Aged — Medication Rules
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Lesson 12-AA: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
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Chapter 13: Person Centered Planning
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Lesson 13-A: Person Centered Planning Introduction
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Lesson 13-B: Major Objectives of This Material
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Person Centered Planning Training - Intermediate Review 1
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Lesson 13-C: Behavioral Characteristics Associated with Certain Diagnosis
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Lesson 13-D: A Case Study
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Lesson 13-E: How Everyone Benefits from the Person-Centered Approach
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Lesson 13-F: Gentle Teaching and De-escalation
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Person Centered Planning Training -Intermediate Review 2
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Lesson 13-G: 4 Pillars of Gentle Teaching
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Lesson 13-H: 4 Tools of Gentle Teaching
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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
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Lesson 14-A: Introduction to Nutrition
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Lesson 14-B: Follow Dietary Guidelines
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Lesson 14-C: Bone up on Calcium and Fiber
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Lesson 14-D: Carbs, Salt and Sweets
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Nutrition and Food Service - Intermediate Review 1
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Lesson 14-E: Read Food Labels —How?
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Lesson 14-F: Keep a Resident Food Journal
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Lesson 14-G: Set Nutrition Oriented Goals
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Lesson 14-H: Small Changes in Nutrition Do Matter
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Nutrition and Food Service - Intermediate Review 2
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Lesson 14-I: Foods to Fight Disease and the Food Pyramid
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Lesson 14-J: Make Good Bacteria Your Friend
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Lesson 14-K: Serve Fatty Fish and Soy
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Lesson 14-L: The Vital Role of Water
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Lesson 14-M: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
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Chapter 15: Advanced Health and Medications
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Lesson 15-A: The Introduction and Emergency Medication Administration Practices
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Lesson 15-B: The Endocrine System
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Lesson 15-C: The Nervous System
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Advanced Health and Medications - Intermediate Review 1
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Lesson 15-D: The Circulatory System
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Lesson 15-E: The Respiratory System
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Lesson 15-F: The Digestive System
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Advanced Health and Medications - Intermediate Review 2
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Lesson 15-G: The Musculoskeletal System
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Lesson 15-H: The Urinary System
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Lesson 15-I: The Integumentary System
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Advanced Health and Medications - Intermediate Review 3
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Lesson 15-J: Human Reproductive System
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Lesson 15-K: Administering Injections
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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:
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Lesson 16-A: Meal Preparation
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Lesson 16-B: Laundry
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Lesson 16-C: Routine, Seasonal, and Heavy Household Chores
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Behavior Management - Prompting, Reminding, Cueing, Observing and Guiding Residents in: - Intermediate Review 1
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Lesson 16-D: Activities of Daily Living
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Lesson 16-E: Money Management
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Lesson 16-F: Non-Medical Care: Not Requiring Nurse or Physician Intervention
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Lesson 16-G: Socialization and Relationship Building
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Behavior Management - Prompting, Reminding, Cueing, Observing and Guiding Residents in: - Intermediate Review 2
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Lesson 16-H: Transport to Community Activities
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Lesson 16-K: Behavioral management through Structured Activities
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Lesson 16-J: Participation in Community Activities
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Lesson 16-K: Attendance at Medical Appointments
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Lesson 16-L: Acquiring or Procuring Goods
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Lesson 16-M: Preserving Health & Safety with Team Assistance
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Lesson 16-N: Medication Administration
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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
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Lesson 17-A: Why Have This Training When You Serve Those with a TBI?
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Lesson 17-B: The Definition of Dementia and What is Sundowning?
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Lesson 17-C: 10 Early Signs of Alzheimer's
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Varying Levels of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease - Intermediate Review
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Lesson 17-D: Preserving the Dignity of This Population
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Lesson 17-E: Improved Communication with the Alzheimer's Sufferer
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Lesson 17-F: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
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Chapter 18: Transportation Safety
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Lesson 18-A: Credentialing Matters and Getting Them There...
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Lesson 18-B: Give Passengers a Reason for Pride
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Lesson 18-C: Giving Proper Attention to Important Driving Aspects
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Transportation Safety -Intermediate Review
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Lesson 18-D: Turning Corners
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Lesson 18-E: Your View of Seatbelts and Tie Down Safety
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Lesson 18-F: Use Lifts and Ramps Correctly
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Lesson 18-G: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
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Chapter 19: Safely Moving People
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Lesson 19-A: Transfer and Ambulation Introduction and Objectives
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Lesson 19-B: The Anatomy and Make-Up of the Physical Back
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Lesson 19-C: How to Protect Your Back
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Safely Moving People - Intermediate Review
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Lesson 19-D: Meaningful Legislation About Back Injury
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Lesson 19-E: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
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Chapter 20: Due Process - Grievance and Appeals
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Lesson 20-A: Respecting a Resident's Right to Voice a Grievance
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Lesson 20-B: Understanding and Cooperating with Advance Directives
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Chapter 20 Intermediate Review
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Lesson 20-C: Due Process and Appeals - Its Meaning and Protective Role
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Lesson 20-D: Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
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Chapter 21: Crisis Prevention
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Lesson 21-A: How Non-Violent is Defined
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Lesson 21-B: Appropriate Responses: Bite Release
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Crisis Prevention - Intermediate Review
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Lesson 21-C: Appropriate Responses: Being Grabbed in Private Areas
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Lesson 21-D: Appropriate Responses: Hair Pulls
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Lesson 21-E: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
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Chapter 22: Suicide Awareness and Prevention
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Lesson 22-A: The Ugly Reality of Self Murder
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Lesson 22-B: Suicide by the Numbers
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Lesson 22-C: The Warning Signs
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Suicide Awareness and Prevention - Intermediate Review
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Lesson 22-D: The Role of Person-Centeredness in Suicide Awareness
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Lesson 22-E: How Can You Further Contribute to Prevention
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Lesson 22-F: The Physical Plant and Prevention
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Lesson 22 - G: Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
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Chapter 23: Implicit Bias in Healthcare
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Lesson 23-A: What is Implicit Bias?
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Lesson 23-B: How Does Bias Creep Into the Workplace?
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Implicit Bias in Healthcare - Intermediate Review
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Lesson 23-C: The Contributing Mindset
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Lesson 23-D: Strategies for Recognizing Bias and Keeping it Out of Healthcare
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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)
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Lesson 24-A: The Definition of Traumatic Brain Injury and Major Causes
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Lesson 24-B: How the Condition is Diagnosed
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Lesson 24-C: Temporal Lobe Deficits and Cognitive Re-Training in Traumatic Brain Injury
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Lesson 24-D: Common Behavioral Characteristics and Other Traits of TBI
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Special Dynamics of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - Intermediate Review 1
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Lesson 24-E: What Causes Mood Changes After TBI?
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Lesson 24-F: Depression
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Lesson 24-G: The Issue of Anxiety
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Lesson 24-H: Addressing These Emotional Concerns
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Special Dynamics of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - Intermediate Review 2
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Lesson 24-I: The Road to Recovery and its Many Twists
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Lesson 24-J: The Power of Self-Healing
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Lesson 24-K: Special Clinical and Behavioral Interventions
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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)
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Lesson 25-A: What is the Spinal Cord and Spinal Cord Injury, (SCI)
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Lesson 25-B: Caring for Someone with a Spinal Cord Injury
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Lesson 25-C: Course REVIEW - A Look at What We Have Discussed
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Chapter 26: Equipment Maintenance and Storage
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Lesson 26-A: Storage and Cleaning of CPAP and BIPAP Equipment
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Lesson 26-B: Proper Storage of Oxygen Equipment
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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
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Lesson 27-A: An Introduction to Understanding Ergonomics
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Lesson 27-B: The Value of Ergonomics in Residential Care
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Lesson 27-C: Ensuring Safe Ergonomics in Residential Care Facilities
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Lesson 27-D: Summary and Conclusion…
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Lesson 27-E: Course Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
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