Course curriculum

  • 1

    Chapter 1 - The Challenge of Aggressive Behavior

    • Lesson A - What to Expect in the Section and Course

    • Lesson B - Types of Aggression and Why Aggression Might Occur-Generally

    • Lesson C - Aggression Among Alzheimer's Patients

    • Lesson D - Our Response to Aggression

    • Lesson E - Quiz/Review on Aggression
  • 2

    Chapter 2 - Prevention & Containment of Communicable Diseases: Blood Borne Pathogens

    • Lesson A - What are Blood Borne Pathogens?

    • Lesson B - Modes of Transmission

    • Lesson C - PPE, Work Place Practice Controls

    • Lesson D - Personal Protective Equipment

    • Lesson E - Hygiene Practices

    • Lesson F - Decontamination and Sterilization

    • Lesson G - Emergency Procedures

    • Lesson H - Quiz/Review on Prevention & Containment of Communicable Disease
  • 3

    Chapter 3 - Rendering Personal Care Safely and With Dignity

    • Lesson A - Dignity Defined and How it Gets Compromised When Care is Needed...

    • Lesson B - How You Can Respond to Promote The Dignity of Those in Your Care

    • Lesson C - The Connection Between Improper Sexual Behavior in Care and Dignity

    • Lesson D - Quiz/Review for Rendering Personal Care Safely and With Dignity
  • 4

    Chapter 4 - Person Centered Planning

    • Lesson A - The Goals of This Section

    • Lesson B - Person Centered Planning Defined and its Applicability to Your Work

    • Lesson C - How to Make Use of Person-Centered Planning

    • Lesson D - How Person Centered Planning Benefits from Multiple Contributions

    • Lesson E - Supportive Connections: Family, Friends and Others

    • Lesson F - Quiz/Review for Person Centered Planning Section
  • 5

    Chapter 5 - Transfer and Ambulation

    • Lesson A - The Objectives of the Course

    • Lesson B - The Anatomy of the Back

    • Lesson C - The Muscles of the Back

    • Lesson D - The Function of the Back and How to Protect It

    • Lesson E - The Issue of Back Pain

    • Lesson F - Protecting Your Back During Lifts and Transfers

    • Lesson G - Additional Tips for a Healthy Back

    • Lesson H - Quiz/Review: Transfer and Ambulation Section
  • 6

    Chapter 6 - Fire Safety and Prevention

    • Lesson A - 3 Key Elements of Fire Safety Alertness

    • Lesson B - Interior Finish Concerns for Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing

    • Lesson C - Smoke Detection Equipment Recommendations

    • Lesson D - Fire Extinguisher Recommendations

    • Lesson E - Recommendations for Means of Egress in Institutional Care (Non-Home Care Environments)

    • Lesson F - Flame Producing Equipment

    • Lesson G - Special Notes Regarding General Fire Safety

    • Lesson H - Emergency Response in Residential Care

    • Lesson I - Quiz Review on Fire Safety
  • 7

    Chapter 7 - The Art of Effective Communication

    • Lesson A - We All Have to Communicate

    • Lesson B - Communicating with Colleagues, Care Recipients and Others

    • Lesson C - Review for The Art of Communication in Care
  • 8

    Chapter 8 - Managing Non-Violent Challenging Behaviors

    • Lesson A - The Challenges that Are Non-Violent

    • Lesson B - The Special Challenge of Certain Behaviors - What Are They?

    • Lesson C - Review for Non-Violent Challenging Behaviors
  • 9

    Chapter 9 - Mental Health & Substance Abuse

    • Lesson A - Substance Abuse is Real Among Multiple Populations

    • Lesson B - The Diagnosis Affect and How to Help

    • Lesson C - Mental Illness and Substane Abuse Section Review
  • 10

    Chapter 10 - How Best to Deal With Difficult Situations: The Art of Conflict Resolution

    • Lesson A - Why People Skills Matter and Contribute to Effective Conflict Resolution

    • Lesson B - Specific Situations Where Conflict May Be Present

    • Lesson C - Conflict Resolution Strategies that Work

    • Lesson D - Review Section on Conflict Resolution
  • 11

    Chapter 11 - Caring for the Caregiver

    • Lesson A - Why Caring for the Caregiver Matters...

    • Lesson B - How Caring for the Caregiver Can Be Handled

    • Lesson C - Section Review on Caring for the Caregiver
  • 12

    Chapter 12 - Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease and Serving Those Managing Them

    • Lesson A - What Are Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease?

    • Lesson B - What to Expect from a Dementia/Alzheimer's Sufferer?

    • Lesson C - Appropriate Responses to Certain Behaviors

    • Lesson D - Review Section on Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease