This package contains over 12 hours of coursework for Florida ALF Administrators.
Description: This course provides a comprehensive exploration of HIV and AIDS within the context of Florida. It covers a wide range of topics, including the prevalence and incidence of HIV, the mechanisms of HIV infection, the essentials of HIV antibody testing, and procedures for confirming test results. The course delves into infection control practices vital for healthcare facilities and strategies to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
Description: By achieving these course objectives, you are better prepared to navigate the multifaceted landscape of dementia care, ensuring that individuals living with dementia receive the compassionate and effective support they need, while also addressing the challenges faced by caregivers and healthcare professionals in this field. Congratulations on your dedication to enhancing dementia care and your commitment to improving the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Description: Upon finishing this course, participants will possess a comprehensive understanding of dependent adults, encompassing their definition and cultural perceptions. They will adeptly identify various forms of abuse that can afflict dependent adults, ranging from physical to emotional maltreatment. Equipped with this knowledge, learners will be capable of recognizing subtle signs indicative of abuse, thereby enabling them to take appropriate action. Whether it's reporting suspicions to authorities or offering support, participants will confidently know how to intervene effectively, ensuring the safety and well-being of dependent adults in their care or community.
Description: This comprehensive Infection Control course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, manage, and control infections in various healthcare settings. As the healthcare landscape continually evolves, understanding and implementing effective infection control measures are critical to ensuring patient safety, protecting healthcare professionals, and maintaining public health.
Description: Assistance with Self Administration of Medication is designed for healthcare professionals to enhance their understanding of safe medication practices in Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs). The course covers legal requirements, the role of CNAs, the "7" rights of medication administration, and proper storage methods. Participants will learn to recognize side effects, respond to drug misuse, and support residents in safely self-administering their medications.
Description: This comprehensive course provides an in-depth understanding of COVID-19, covering the virus's biology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, treatment options, and public health strategies. Participants will gain insights into the systemic effects of the virus, modes of transmission, and the latest information on SARS-CoV-2 variants. The course emphasizes the importance of vaccination, addresses considerations for special populations, and explores long-term complications associated with COVID-19. Through this curriculum, learners will be equipped with the knowledge to effectively respond to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Description: Personal Care of Patients is a course designed to build practical, day to day skills for delivering safe, person-centered care in homes and facility settings. The course focuses on what aides do most supporting Activities of Daily Living, protecting dignity and privacy, preventing infection and injury, and recognizing when to stop and escalate changes to licensed staff. Learners will practice clear communication, culturally sensitive care, and accurate, objective documentation while applying evidence-informed techniques for transfers, positioning, hygiene, continence support, feeding with aspiration precautions, and pressure injury prevention. Throughout, the emphasis is on doing the right task, the right way, within aide scope and agency policy.
Description: This home-study course trains SNF direct-care staff to prevent, manage, and document resident elopement. You'll learn to differentiate elopement from wandering, identify risks, and use person-centered strategies with unit safeguards. The course includes step-by-step checklists and scripts for quick response and documentation. By completion, you'll be able to implement prevention bundles, efficiently coordinate searches, and improve safety and compliance.
Description: This course gives direct-care staff practical, Florida-aware strategies to keep residents safe without restraints. You'll learn what counts as a restraint (physical, chemical, environmental, and seclusion), when use may be considered as a last resort, and how to apply least-restrictive, time-limited, and well-documented practices that align with federal residents' rights and Florida requirements.
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