North Dakota Assisted Living Facility Staff - Initial Training

Our collection of recommended courses for North Dakota Assisted Living Facility Staff. This collection contains 8 courses, totalling 9 hours of training, and covers a number of topics including, resident’s rights, fire safety, falls prevention, emergency response, incident reporting, basic principles for resident care procedures, working with client’s with challenging ... Read more

Our collection of recommended courses for North Dakota Assisted Living Facility Staff.

This collection contains 8 courses, totalling 9 hours of training, and covers a number of topics including, resident’s rights, fire safety, falls prevention, emergency response, incident reporting, basic principles for resident care procedures, working with client’s with challenging behaviors, and infection prevention and control. This collection can be used as is, or combined with any of our other courses to create an informative initial training program for North Dakota Assisted Living Facility staff. Hide

  • 8 courses
  • 9 hours hours
North Dakota Assisted Living Facility Staff - Initial Training

Course Description

Patients' Rights is a fundamental aspect of healthcare that focuses on ensuring patients receive fair and respectful treatment while under medical care. As a caregiver, understanding and respecting patients' rights is crucial to providing high-quality care and maintaining strong relationships with patients and their families. This course aims to educate caregivers on the ethical and legal aspects of patients' rights, including informed consent, privacy, confidentiality, autonomy, the right to be free from abuse and neglect, and the right to refuse treatment. By learning about patients' rights, caregivers will be better equipped to advocate for their patients and ensure that they receive the best possible care.

Course Topics

  • Explain the importance of informed consent
  • Discuss privacy and confidentiality in healthcare
  • Understand autonomy and the right to refuse treatment
  • Learn how to prevent abuse and neglect
  • Identify best practices for maintaining positive relationships with patients and their families

Course Description

Fire Safety is a crucial aspect of ensuring the well-being and protection of individuals in various environments, especially for caregivers who are responsible for the safety and welfare of their patients. This course aims to provide caregivers with essential knowledge and practical skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to fire hazards effectively. The course will cover fundamental fire safety concepts, the importance of fire prevention, fire detection and alarm systems, emergency evacuation procedures, and the proper use of firefighting equipment. By the end of the course, caregivers will be equipped with the necessary skills and confidence to handle fire emergencies and ensure the safety of their patients.

Course Topics

  • Basic fire safety concepts and terminology
  • Fire prevention measures and practices
  • Fire detection and alarm systems
  • Emergency evacuation procedures
  • Proper use of firefighting equipment
  • How to respond to fire emergencies

Course Description

Falls Prevention is a vital course designed for caregivers who aim to provide a safe and secure environment for their patients, particularly the elderly and those with mobility challenges. Falls can lead to severe injuries, a decrease in the quality of life, and even death. This course focuses on identifying and managing risk factors, implementing preventive measures, and educating caregivers on how to respond effectively in case of a fall.

Course Topics

  • Describe the frequency and social costs of falls
  • Describe what can cause falls in older adults
  • Describe how to care for someone after a fall
  • Identify how falls can be prevented
  • Identify some programs and tools that can be used to prevent falls in your older clients

Course Description

Emergency Response Measures is a comprehensive course designed to equip PCAs with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond effectively to various emergencies that may arise while providing care to their clients. This course covers essential techniques and procedures in emergency response, including assessing situations, providing first aid, managing medical emergencies such as choking, fire safety, and fall prevention and management. Emphasis is placed on understanding the unique challenges faced by PCAs in emergency situations and ensuring the safety and well-being of both the client and the caregiver.

Course Topics

  • Identifying and responding to common medical emergencies
  • Fall prevention and management
  • Coordinating with emergency medical services (EMS)
  • Fire safety
  • Crisis communication
  • Weather safety

Course Description

Incident Reporting is a crucial aspect of maintaining a safe and secure environment in caregiving settings. As a caregiver, it is essential to understand the importance of timely and accurate reporting of incidents, such as accidents, injuries, near-misses, and other safety concerns. This course focuses on the principles and procedures of incident reporting, helping caregivers recognize and respond to various situations that may require documentation and notification to relevant authorities. By mastering incident reporting, caregivers can contribute to the prevention of future incidents and ensure the well-being of the individuals under their care.

Course Topics

  • Identify types of incidents that require reporting
  • Understand the process of documenting incidents
  • Recognize the role of confidentiality in incident reporting
  • Learn to communicate effectively with relevant parties
  • Understand legal and ethical responsibilities related to incident reporting
  • Develop strategies for preventing future incidents

Course Description

Basic Principles for Resident Care Procedures for Persons with Problems Related to Age, Disability, or Common Illness is a comprehensive course designed to equip caregivers with the essential knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality care to persons facing age-related challenges, disabilities, or common illnesses. This intermediate-level course covers a wide range of topics, including physical care related to gastrointestinal, genitourinary, respiratory, and cardiovascular conditions, along with guidance on simple dressings and use of restraints. The course aims to enhance the caregivers' understanding of the unique needs of their clients, promote a person-centered approach to caregiving, and ensure the safety and well-being of both the caregiver and the person receiving care.

Course Topics

  • Feeding patients with swallowing difficulties
  • Catheter bags and fluid balance
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Meeting oxygen needs
  • Simple dressings

Course Description

In this course, you will learn about challenging behaviors you may come across as a home health aide. Additionally, we will provide you with strategies to prevent and deal with such behaviors.

Course Topics

  • Define what a challenging behavior is
  • Identify common conditions associated with challenging behaviors
  • Describe the causes of aggressive behavior, how to prevent it, and how to deal with it when it happens
  • Describe the causes of self-harm and describe how the home health aide can help
  • Describe the causes of resistance to care, and the strategies you can use to deal with it
  • Describe repetitive motions and the strategies you can use to deal with it
  • Describe strategies to deal with wandering and exit seeking
  • Describe the causes of sexualized behavior, how to prevent it, and how to deal with it when it happens

Course Description

The Control of Contagious and Infectious Diseases course is designed for personal care attendants to educate and equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to prevent the spread of contagious and infectious diseases in the health care setting. The course focuses on understanding the nature of infectious diseases, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) usage. Additionally, the course highlights the importance of proper hygiene, sanitation, and disinfection practices to maintain a safe and healthy environment for both the caregiver and the patient.

Course Topics

  • Understand common pathogens and their modes of transmission
  • Identify proper hand hygiene techniques and their importance
  • Learn about personal protective equipment (PPE) and its correct use
  • Recognize the importance of proper cleaning, sanitation, and disinfection
  • Familiarize with reporting requirements and procedures for infectious diseases

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