Courses

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

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!

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.

In this course, we will take and in-depth look at depression and the various ways it affects individuals. We will review how many people are affected by depression, discuss what causes it, learn who is at risk, and identify the signs that may lead you to suspect when someone is depressed.

What can you do to prevent depression? How do you know if you are depressed, and if you are diagnosed with depression, how is it treated? This course answers all those questions as we take a closer look at depression.

Diabetes is a disease that can be diagnosed at any stage of a person's life. Although there is no cure for diabetes, there are medications and treatments that can help an individual manage the disease. This course details the different types of diabetes, as well as the treatment and prevention of diabetes.

An eating disorder is an unhealthy relationship with food and weight that can affect a person's body and mind. This course offers valuable information about the different types of eating disorders and gives some valuable insight on how to work with people who suffer from eating disorders.

As the body ages, the nutritional fuel it needs also changes. This course focuses on the specialized diet needs of the aging population, and discusses some common nutritional deficiencies the elderly experience.

Maryland requires that a full nursing assessment be performed each time a new resident is admitted to an assisted living facility. This course walks senior care workers through each part of the nursing assessment and details the information included in the report.

Back injuries can seriously affect a person's quality of life. As a direct support professional, you may be responsible for lifting and moving objects and people. This course teaches safe and proper lifting techniques that direct support professionals should practice every day.

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a problem for employees, regardless of gender, and it's a liability for the organization itself. This course walks managers and employees through basic details about sexual harassment and examines the idea that preventing sexual harassment will save time and money, protect employees, and build company morale.

Direct support professionals need to do everything they can to reduce the risk factors that lead to a slip, trip or fall accident by individuals with developmental disabilities. This course teaches DSPs the risk factors specific to the ID/DD community and provides information on how to reduce the incidence of falls.

Sixty percent of people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease wander. Is your facility prepared to prevent residents from wandering? What do you do when a resident does wander? This course will teach participants how to prevent elopement from occurring and the necessary steps to take in the event it occurs.

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.

As the body ages, the nutritional fuel it needs also changes. This course focuses on the specialized diet needs of the aging population, and discusses some common nutritional deficiencies the elderly experience.

Feedback can be positive, given as praise and recognition, or it can or negative - and both are important. Being able to give clear and specific feedback is an important part of being a manager, but knowing how to accept feedback is an important tool for all of us. It’s when we know how to react to constructive feedback that we’re able to learn from mistakes and improve our work. This course will teach you the how to give and receive feedback for maximum impact and long-term success.

Senior care workers often work with residents who have dementia. This course gives an overview of dementia and discusses several of the common forms of dementia and the symptoms associated with each form.

Transference and countertransference refer to the idea that feelings and thoughts can be projected onto another person, and this projection can be harmful to your helping relationships. This course will help you understand these concepts and avoid boundary violations.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may be diagnosed after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. Children, teens, adults and the elderly can all be diagnosed with the disorder. This course will help you understand what PTSD is and how it is diagnosed, as well as give suggestions on how to support someone who has PTSD.

Wouldn't it be great if everyone was always on their best behavior? Unfortunately, it can be very difficult to manage and reduce challenging behaviors in the individuals you support. This course will teach you different techniques of reducing negative behaviors and encouraging positive behaviors.