Courses:
Alzheimer's and memory care - Memory Loss and Aging, Part 1 - Signs and Symptoms
This course describes the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and how it affects the individual, as well as friends and family.
Course Name:
Alzheimer's and memory care - Memory Loss and Aging, Part 1 - Signs and Symptoms
Course Description:
This course describes the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and how it affects the individual, as well as friends and family.
Course Objective:
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of Alzheimer's and how it affects the brain; Utilize memory-building tools; Recognize signs of serious memory problems; Identify problems that can cause memory loss.
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1.00
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Alzheimer's and memory care - Memory Loss and Aging, Part 2 - In Their Shoes: A Person's Perspective
This course looks at the role of the caregiver as a helper and guide through the traumatic experience of memory loss.
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Alzheimer's and memory care - Memory Loss and Aging, Part 2 - In Their Shoes: A Person's Perspective
Course Description:
This course looks at the role of the caregiver as a helper and guide through the traumatic experience of memory loss.
Course Objective:
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to: Improve memory with simple tasks; Utilize tips on how to be a good helper to a person with Alzheimer's; Understand recommendations from the Alzheimer's Association on how to deal effectively with dementia care.
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1.00
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Becoming a Caregiver
This course covers the core values of caregiving, understanding the range of caregiver duties, the basics of client rights, and understanding other team members' roles.
Course Name:
Becoming a Caregiver
Course Description:
This course covers the core values of caregiving, understanding the range of caregiver duties, the basics of client rights, and understanding other team members' roles.
Course Objective:
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to: Describe the role of a PCA; Discuss aging in America; Explain the clients' Bill of Rights; Identify the core values of a caregiver; Work more effectively with a team; Realize the importance of the PCA's contribution.
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1.00
Certificates:
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Caregiver First Aid: Burns and Poisons
In this course you will learn the signs, symptoms, and treatments for clients who have suffered a burn or come in contact with a poison.
Course Name:
Caregiver First Aid: Burns and Poisons
Course Description:
In this course you will learn the signs, symptoms, and treatments for clients who have suffered a burn or come in contact with a poison.
Course Objective:
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to: Understand the nature of burns, including classifications and basic first aid approaches; Identify poisons and understand immediate response needs.
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1.00
Certificates:
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Caregiver First Aid: Choking and Falls
In this course you will learn what you should do when one of your clients is choking or falls.
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Caregiver First Aid: Choking and Falls
Course Description:
In this course you will learn what you should do when one of your clients is choking or falls.
Course Objective:
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to: Identify a choking client and respond properly; Apply the abdominal thrust technique; Prevent falls and respond to falls properly.
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1.00
Certificates:
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Caregiver First Aid: Heart Attack and Shock
In this course you will learn the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and shock and what you should do if one of your clients experiences this.
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Caregiver First Aid: Heart Attack and Shock
Course Description:
In this course you will learn the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and shock and what you should do if one of your clients experiences this.
Course Objective:
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to: Understand the signs and symptoms of heart attacks as well as your emergency response tasks; Understand shock – what causes it, how to identify it and how to respond.
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1.00
Certificates:
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Caregiver First Aid: Other Sudden Emergencies
In this course you will learn about other emergencies your clients might experience and how to handle them.
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Caregiver First Aid: Other Sudden Emergencies
Course Description:
In this course you will learn about other emergencies your clients might experience and how to handle them.
Course Objective:
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to: Know causes and responses to fainting; Recognize signs and symptoms of seizures and respond properly; Identify allergic reactions and provide emergency and basic first aid.
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Hours:
1.00
Certificates:
aQuire Training Solutions
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Caregiver First Aid: Stroke and Wounds
In this course you will learn the signs, symptoms and treatment for clients who are experiencing or suffering from a stroke or wound.
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Caregiver First Aid: Stroke and Wounds
Course Description:
In this course you will learn the signs, symptoms and treatment for clients who are experiencing or suffering from a stroke or wound.
Course Objective:
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to: Identify when a client is having a stroke and respond properly; Classify wounds; Administer basic first aid.
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Hours:
1.00
Certificates:
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Client Focused Communications - Stress and Healing: Use Simple Words
Caregivers are instrumental in soothing and calming clients. This course will identify ways you can use your words and body language to put clients at ease - while also discussing important boundaries to respect in your line of work.
Course Name:
Client Focused Communications - Stress and Healing: Use Simple Words
Course Description:
Caregivers are instrumental in soothing and calming clients. This course will identify ways you can use your words and body language to put clients at ease - while also discussing important boundaries to respect in your line of work.
Course Objective:
After completing this lesson the learner will be able to use words and body language to put clients at ease and establish boundaries to respect in their line of work.
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Hours:
1.00
Certificates:
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Common Chronic Diseases
This course will help you understand common diseases affecting the elderly population, including Alzheimer's disease, COPD, cancer, CHF, diabetes, Parkinson's, stroke and more.
Course Name:
Common Chronic Diseases
Course Description:
This course will help you understand common diseases affecting the elderly population, including Alzheimer's disease, COPD, cancer, CHF, diabetes, Parkinson's, stroke and more.
Course Objective:
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to: Understand the nature of chronic diseases; Identify symptoms and understand the 17 most common chronic diseases; Use the OAR method to identify changes in condition or new diseases; Know which specialists treat the most common chronic diseases; Understand the physical and psychological effects of chronic diseases.
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Hours:
2.00
Certificates:
aQuire Training Solutions
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Elimination and Toileting
This course will help the caregiver understand the entire digestive process and know what to watch for in clients to ensure good bowel and bladder function, as well as good toileting and incontinence care.
Course Name:
Elimination and Toileting
Course Description:
This course will help the caregiver understand the entire digestive process and know what to watch for in clients to ensure good bowel and bladder function, as well as good toileting and incontinence care.
Course Objective:
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to: Understand the digestive system; Assist a client with toileting; Prevent toileting accidents; Care for skin after toileting; Assist clients with special toileting needs.
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Hours:
1.00
Certificates:
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Infection Control
Good infection control starts with proper handwashing, but continues through many steps the caregiver can take. Understanding this topic will help you keep your clients - and yourself and others - as healthy as possible.
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Infection Control
Course Description:
Good infection control starts with proper handwashing, but continues through many steps the caregiver can take. Understanding this topic will help you keep your clients - and yourself and others - as healthy as possible.
Course Objective:
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to: Understand hand hygiene; Keep clients clean and healthy; Care for a client's environment; Make a bed and safely handle linens; Handle contaminated materials and hazardous waste; Protect yourself and clients from communicable diseases; Understand special risks and needs associated with AIDS and Hepatitis.
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1.00
Certificates:
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Measuring Vital Signs
This course will help the caregiver understand the vital signs that measure well-being: pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and pain. Learn what is normal, and what to do when a vital sign is outside the normal range.
Course Name:
Measuring Vital Signs
Course Description:
This course will help the caregiver understand the vital signs that measure well-being: pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and pain. Learn what is normal, and what to do when a vital sign is outside the normal range.
Course Objective:
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to: Understand the meaning of vital signs; Know normal and abnormal ranges; Take and record the five basic vital signs; Understand pain as a vital sign of health and well-being.
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Hours:
2.00
Certificates:
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Nutrition and Hydration
Proper nutrition and adequate hydration are some of the most important aspects to maintaining the health of your clients. Learn how to manage these elements and how to prepare or supervise healthy meals with this course.
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Nutrition and Hydration
Course Description:
Proper nutrition and adequate hydration are some of the most important aspects to maintaining the health of your clients. Learn how to manage these elements and how to prepare or supervise healthy meals with this course.
Course Objective:
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to: Understand nutritional needs of the elderly; Safely prepare and store food; Understand the 16 most common special diets; Recognize the importance of hydration and how to keep clients hydrated; Measure, record, and report intake, output and weight.
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Hours:
1.00
Certificates:
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Observation, Reporting and Recording
As a caregiver your skills of observation, reporting and recording are vital to helping the rest of the care team provide the best care possible to your clients. Sharpen those skills with this class.
Course Name:
Observation, Reporting and Recording
Course Description:
As a caregiver your skills of observation, reporting and recording are vital to helping the rest of the care team provide the best care possible to your clients. Sharpen those skills with this class.
Course Objective:
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to: Employ skills for good observation – what to watch for and how to observe; Report observations properly; Record tasks and observations for best client care.
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Hours:
1.00
Certificates:
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Promoting and Maintaining Good Mobility
Helping clients with mobility includes learning skills to safely assist with transferring, walking, range of motion and more. The goal is to keep your clients moving, while keeping them - and you - safe.
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Promoting and Maintaining Good Mobility
Course Description:
Helping clients with mobility includes learning skills to safely assist with transferring, walking, range of motion and more. The goal is to keep your clients moving, while keeping them - and you - safe.
Course Objective:
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to: Identify principles of body mechanics and mobility; Know the keys to a maintaining a healthy back; Recognize the importance of posture and positioning; Use lifts and other assistive devices safely; Utilize gait belts and aid clients in safe ambulation; Use positioning devices and avoid restraints.
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Credits:
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Hours:
2.00
Certificates:
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Providing Personal Care
Learn to capably assist a client with personal care tasks like bathing, dressing and grooming, as well as oral care, foot care and even how to give a client a gentle massage.
Course Name:
Providing Personal Care
Course Description:
Learn to capably assist a client with personal care tasks like bathing, dressing and grooming, as well as oral care, foot care and even how to give a client a gentle massage.
Course Objective:
After completing this lesson, the student will be able to: Assist clients with the seven essential areas of personal care; Use the SWIPES approach to personal care; Employ special touches like backrubs and in-bed shampoos.
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Hours:
1.00
Certificates:
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