Courses

Bloodborne pathogens (microorganisms that are carried in your bloodstream) can cause various, dangerous diseases in humans. As a care worker, you need to know how to keep yourself and the people you work with safe from these hazardous organisms. This certification is good for 1 year.

Fire safety and prevention is important and should be practiced by everyone. This course covers the special considerations of direct support professionals who work with individuals who are developmentally or intellectually disabled.

In this course, we will review some important information regarding COVID-19, including the signs and symptoms, the best practices for staying healthy, and what to do if you get sick.

This short course will demonstrate the proper way to wear a face mask, and what things to avoid doing.

This course will review the various forms of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation that unfortunately occurs all too often in support communities around the country. This course seeks to prepare learners to distinguish the various types of reportable incidents, how to document incidents, and when to suspect you might be supporting an individual who may be at risk of being exploited, abused, or neglected.

Generation Y workers want and need different things than Generation X’ers and Baby Boomers so you have to know exactly what it is they want and need. This course is designed to help you understand what these workers expect from their employer and what you can do to lead them to thrive in the workplace.

In this course, we will discuss person-centered planning. This is a method of life planning that is focused on an individual’s welfare, and allowing the individual to have say in their goals and aspirations.

In this module, you will learn about different types of abuse, as well as how incidents are qualified, investigated and reported. We will also review incident reporting requirements and best practices for handling an emergency situation.

This course discusses HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. You will learn ways to protect patient information, as well as the consequences you'll face if you fail to protect confidential information.

In this course, you will learn about adaptive equipment. We will discuss how adaptive equipment can be used to help the people you serve and show examples of the adaptive equipment you will often encounter on the job.

In this course, you will learn the responsibilities involved with becoming a caregiver and how to cue, coach and assist residents with various tasks and activities of daily living.

This course will look at how ADHD affects children, teens and adults, and will provide tips for helping manage symptoms at each stage. You will learn about the treatment options, including medication as well as various types of therapy that are proven to help people with ADHD manage their symptoms.

In the last decade, the number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder has increased drastically and so has the need for caregivers who are trained in this specialized area. In this training course, learners will be introduced to ASD, a neurological development disorder that can affect all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups. We will discuss the various interventions and supports that address the needs of, and improve the quality of life, of the individuals you support.

Do you know what to do in an emergency if someone is injured? This course can benefit anyone by teaching you some effective first aid treatments that can be the difference between life and death in an emergency situation.

Foodborne Illness is a common health issue. The good news? It is very preventable! In this course, you will learn what foodborne illness is, how it is contracted and the ways you can prevent it. If you prepare or eat food, you can benefit from this training!

There has been a recent resurgence in bedbug infestations worldwide, particularly in developed countries, including the United States. Although having bed bugs is not generally considered a health threat, living with them can be a traumatic experience and properly eliminating bed bugs is a time-consuming and expensive task. This course focuses on providing the basic information that is needed to control bed bugs, as well as teaching you how to identify and prevent bed bug infestations.

Bloodborne pathogens (microorganisms that are carried in your bloodstream) can cause various, dangerous diseases in humans. As a care worker, you need to know how to keep yourself and the people you work with safe from these hazardous organisms.

In this course, you will learn how to create a team from the ground up, using your end goals to guide your decisions. We will discuss common characteristics exhibited by successful, and unsuccessful, teams, and offer methods for encouraging your team members to trust and openly communicate with one another.

The CDC estimates that more than 16 million people in the United States are living with cognitive impairment. In this course, you will learn about cognitive impairment and how it relates to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. We'll also discuss the differences between the changes associated with normal aging and cognitive impairment and offer methods for treating and supporting those with cognitive difficulties.

Communicable diseases can be viral, bacterial, fungal or parasitic--oh my! This training will detail the different types of communicable diseases, how they can be prevented, and how to respond when you or someone you interact with is diagnosed with a communicable disease.