Course curriculum

  • 1

    Chapter 1: An Introduction

    • Lesson A: Our Purpose and How You Can Benefit
  • 2

    Chapter 2: The Program Participant

    • Lesson A: Care Needs – General

    • Lesson B: Care Needs – Individualized

    • Lesson C: The Participant’s Rights

    • Lesson C-1: Why They Matter

    • Lesson C-2: The Connection Between Rights and the Participant’s Civil Liberties

    • Lesson D: What is Meant by the Term “Person-Centered”
  • 3

    Chapter 3: Program Policies

    • Lesson A: Why Policies Matter

    • Lesson B-1: Corporate Compliance Defined

    • Lesson B-2: Corporate Compliance: Where it Applies

    • Lesson B-3: Corporate Compliance: How it is Developed and Practical Applications

    • Lesson C: Intermediate Review

    • Lesson D: The Americans with Disabilities Act

    • Lesson E: Civil Rights Act of 1964

    • Lesson F: Civil Rights Act of 1991

    • Lesson G: Rehabilitation Act of 1973

    • Lesson H: Corporate Compliance and Contracts - Five Key Areas of Attention
  • 4

    Chapter 4: Alzheimer’s

    • Lesson A: What is Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?

    • Lesson B: Stages and Characteristics of Alzheimer’s Disease - Part 1

    • Lesson C: Stages and Characteristics of Alzheimer’s Disease - Part 2

    • Lesson D: Communication with Alzheimer’s Sufferers – How You Can Master and Improve it – Part 1

    • Lesson E: Communication with Alzheimer’s Sufferers – How You Can Master and Improve it – Part 2

    • Lesson F: Managing Aggression Among Those with Alzheimer’s Disease

    • Lesson G: Section Review
  • 5

    Chapter 5: Behavioral

    • Lesson A: ADL’s What are they?

    • Lesson B: Promoting Independence in Managing ADL’s daily. How?

    • Lesson C: Promoting Positive Relationships with Participant Family Members

    • Lesson D: Situations that May Arise Requiring Usage of Methods Learned in Training – Practical Lessons

    • Lesson E: The Best Solutions for Confronting and Handling People

    • Lesson F: Steps to Prepare Yourself to Deal with and Handle Difficult People – Visualization

    • Lesson G: Documenting a Plan or List of Points Needed to Support Your Goal

    • Lesson H: Steps to Prepare Yourself to Deal with & Handle Difficult People - Another Type of Visualization

    • Lesson I: Dealing with a Confrontational Family Member