Class includes power point presentation, video, lecture, discussion and practice sessions, demonstrations of a medication cart and set up
Written exam (75% minimum passing grade)
Certificate of Completion is determined by class participation and 75% score on the accuracy of the written test
Do’s & Don’ts for assistance with medication
Best practices for residents who self-administer medication without assistance
Tips for promoting safe medication habits
ALF Med Tech. Annual Re-Certification/update (4hr)
Class includes power point presentation, video, lecture, discussion and practice sessions, demonstrations of a medication cart and set up
Written exam (75% minimum passing grade)
Certificate of Completion is determined by class participation and 75% score on the accuracy of the written test
Do’s & Don’ts for assistance with medication
Best practices for residents who self-administer medication without assistance
Tips for promoting safe medication habits
Alzheimer’s 1 (4hr) + Annual continuing ED.
Class includes DVD, lecture and discussion
Certificate of completion is determined by class attendance and participation
Alzheimer’s 1 will define the disease and all the different stages. This program will discuss ethical issues, family issues and the challenges of behavioral management in the resident with Alzheimer’s. Assistance with ADL’s is reviewed, suggestions for stress management of the caregiver and the resident’s environment is discussed as well as group and individual activities.
Alzheimer’s 2 (4hr) + Annual continuing ED.
Class includes DVD, lecture and discussion
Certificate of completion is determined by class attendance and participation
Alzheimer’s 2 will have a greater focus for identifying problems, resources, drugs and different behavioral patterns. This program will discuss ethical issues, family issues and the challenges of behavioral management in the patient with Alzheimer’s disease. Assistance with ADL’s is reviewed, suggestions for stress management of the caregiver and the resident’s environment is discussed as well as group and individual activities.
Residents Behavior & rights & Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) (3hr)
Class includes power point presentation, DVD, lecture and discussion
Certificate of completion is determined by class attendance and participation
(ADL’S) The student will have a better understanding of self-care problems and needs of the older people
(residents rights) Based on a typical resident’s bill of rights that emphasizes dignity, choice and self-determination, this program introduces and explains the rights of residents in a long-term care facility. Clinical vignettes help healthcare assistants apply new knowledge and an overview of specific responsibilities detail what is expected of all healthcare assistants to promote and protect the rights of residents.
Safe Food Handling practices (1hr)
Class includes power point presentation, lecture and discussion
Certificate of completion is determined by class attendance and participation
The student will have a better understanding on how to present food poisoning and spread of contagious diseases by safe handling, preparing and storing food.
