This course provides background on the basic biology of Alzheimer’s disease, its three stages and how it is diagnosed and treated.

An overview of five commonly prescribed diets: low sodium, low fat, diabetic, high fiber and renal diets.

A general overview for caregivers of the issue of cultural diversity and how it impacts a caregivers’ interactions with both clients and coworkers.

This course provides caregivers with a detailed overview of several types of dementia that they may encounter with their clients.

This course gives caregivers an overview of domestic abuse, including who is at risk, why people become abusers and the types of domestic abuse.

An overview of the factors that put clients at risk for falls including age-related factors, medical factors and environmental factors.

Caregivers will review different types of neglect including passive and active neglect, domestic neglect and institutional neglect.

This course provides an overview of the nurse delegation process. It includes real-world scenarios intended to encourage critical thinking while assessing one’s own responsibility in the delegation process.

Caregivers will learn about the types and causes of pain, ways to determine if clients are in pain, and how they can help manage a client’s pain.

This course offers caregivers information about restraints, both physical and chemical.

An overview of the risk factors and warning signs of suicidal behavior.

This course describes what the Minimum Data Set (MDS) is, how the data obtained through the MDS is used, and the role a CNA has in the completion of the MDS. This course discusses how CNA documentation, input, and participation in the staff interview process are important. We will also address how the MDS is related to residents’ individualized care plans.