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- REHB003b - Seating & Mobility: Recommendation and Funding$23.00
This is the second of a three-part series of courses designed to provide an overview to the home medical equipment provider about the seating and mobility provision process: evaluation of the client, equipment simulation, funding requirements, and selecting the proper seating equipment for a particular client. This second part of the series focuses on the simulation and funding processes.
This course contains content specific to pediatrics where appropriate.
You should complete Part 1 of this series (REHB003a - Seating & Mobility: Evaluation) prior to taking this course, and you should complete this course before completing Part 3 (REHB003c - Seating & Mobility: Choosing a Seat Cushion and Back Support).
Learn More - REHB003a - Seating & Mobility: Evaluation$23.00
This is the first of a series of three courses designed to provide an overview to the home medical equipment provider about the seating and mobility provision process: evaluation of the client, equipment simulation, funding requirements, and considerations in selection of the proper seating equipment for a particular client. This course contains content specific to pediatrics where appropriate.
You should complete this course before completing parts 2 and 3: REHB003b - Seating & Mobility: Recommendation and Funding and REHB003c - Seating & Mobility: Choosing a Seat Cushion and Back Support.
Learn More - REHB003c - Seating & Mobility: Choosing a Seat Cushion and Back Support$23.00
This course focuses on the considerations in choosing a seat. You should complete parts 1 and 2 of this series (“REHB003a - Seating & Mobility: Evaluation” and “REHB003b - Seating & Mobility: Recommendation and Funding”) prior to taking this course.
Learn More - HR017 - Meth and Selling Scheduled Listed Chemical Products$36.00
Methamphetamine addiction has grown to epidemic proportions in the United States. Chemicals used to make meth include ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine which are found in many cough and cold products and are known as “scheduled listed chemical products” (or SLCPs). Recent federal legislation requires all “regulated sellers” of products containing these three products to self-certify with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) before selling the products. While this course does not satisfy the DEA's self-certifying requirement, it does provide the information the DEA requires in order to self-certify.
Learn More - NUR183 - F690 Urinary Incontinence (1.0 HR)$15.95
The purpose of this course is to present health care professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the etiology, symptoms, and management of urinary incontinence which are outlined under Federal legislation – (F315) 42 CFR 483.25(d) (1) (2).
Learn More - All115c - Cultural Competence Addressing Individual and Systemic Issues$15.95
Purpose: This is the final part of a three-part series exploring cultures, ethnicities, age-appropriate care, and historical issues that affect the present health care climate. ALL115a covers cultural competency in health care, ALL115b highlights age-specific considerations in health care, and ALL115c addresses past and current issues of the health care industry, such as racism and discrimination, and how to respond as an individual and facility.
In this course, learners will need to look not only at the systemic issues of racism in the industry, but also their own biases, prejudices, and influence on residents’ care. Becoming knowledgeable and more comfortable with often uncomfortable truths, acknowledging differences, and understanding the issues that both health care workers and residents face are steps in breaking down historical barriers and broadening one’s perspectives.
Learn More - CNA206 - Aggressive Behaviors in the Elderly: Understanding the Behaviors and How Medications Impact Etiology and Treatment (1.0 HR)$15.95
Health care providers will increase their understanding of the management and treatment of aggressive behaviors in older adults.
Learn More - NUR125 - Cultural Differences in Death and Dying (1.0 HR)$15.95
The purpose of this course is to understand the cultural importance of the individual and those directly affected including family and friends in dealing with illness and death. As the U.S. becomes more ethnically and racially diverse and culturally complex, there is a need to understand how to work with individuals who have values, health beliefs, and perspectives that are different from your own or those you are familiar with.
Learn More - NHA101 - Admin: Corporate and Facility Compliance (2.25 HR)$70.95
The health care administrator will increase their knowledge of corporate compliance and their responsibility to report fraud, waste, and abuse. In health care facilities, all employees are expected to follow certain standards of behavior. These standards should influence the way patient care, daily business, interaction with others, and everyday decisions are accomplished. This course includes information to assist the administrator in developing the facility’s compliance program.The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved the above named program for continuing education credit.
Learn More - BILL114 - Glucose Monitors and Supplies: Documentation and Billing$42.00
This course will help you become familiar with the documentation required to bill Medicare for blood glucose monitors and testing supplies.
Learn More - Additional Policies and Crosswalk for the State of Florida$300.00
AHCA (Agency for Health Care Administration) licenses all DME's in the State of Florida. The AHCA regulations are very prescriptive and require specific actions and processes. Module F was created as a supplement for the VGM Policies and Procedures Manual and contains all of the policies organizations need to meet AHCA regulations.
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This manual is currently available in English only.
**This is a supplement to the VGM Policies and Procedures Manual. It is only available to those who have purchased the VGM Policies and Procedures Manual.** - REG120 - Dementia - Communication, Behavior Management, and Abuse Prevention (1.0 HR)$15.95
This course discusses the care of individuals with dementia and is intended to meet the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements for dementia training. Topics covered include communication, behavior management, abuse prevention, and dementia. All staff working in the long-term care setting will increase their knowledge and skills in caring for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.
Learn More - RGBS100 - Residential Grab Bar Specialist (RGBS) Program$149.00
This six-module Residential Grab Bar Specialist (RGBS) Program has been developed to educate the environmental access and home modifications professionals in grab bar, railings, and railing systems design, construction, and alterations that safely resolve individual mobility and accessibility needs. The program is designed to reduce disparity in training and professional knowledge among people who evaluate, design, install, and maintain grab bars, railings, and railing systems to provide residential access for people with physical challenges. This program also assists those studying for the Certified Environmental Access Consultant (CEAC) certification exam and the CEAC Mastery Program. CEAC applicants should pay close attention to any highlighted glossary terms and obtain additional resources when necessary to better understand topic areas.
Learn More - HMOD004 - Marketing and Growing Your Home Accessibility Remodeling Business$15.95
This course demonstrates how home accessibility remodeling programs can be developed, marketed, and successfully grown for the benefit of potential customers and the providers themselves, resulting in improved cash flow and profits.
Learn More - REG109 - Hazardous Weather and Internal Disaster Preparedness (1.0 HR)$15.95
This course addresses both weather events and manmade threats that create dangers for long-term care residents and staff. Health care workers will learn how to prepare for and respond to such events.
Learn More - NUR146TX - HIV and AIDS: The Basics (1.0 HR)$15.95
Purpose
HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus, progressively kills or damages the cells of the body’s immune system inhibiting the ability to fight infections and certain cancers. In the most advanced stage of HIV infection, AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) occurs. This course helps health care workers understand the progression of the disease, at-risk populations, HIV prevention methods, Texas-specific laws regarding HIV, and treatment options.
Learn More - OPS002a - CGMP: Qualifications, Equipment, and Filling Components$23.00
This course is a 2-part series of modules introducing you to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP), a set of regulations enforced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that apply to the manufacturing, filling, transfilling, cascading, etc. of medical gases. This course covers the qualifications of employees and facilities, plus the proper calibration of equipment based on CGMP and looks at what takes place during the pre-fill inspection of various containers. The filling of these containers is also discussed where certain precautions and tests are conducted. Once filling is completed, retesting takes place under certain circumstances.
Learn More - INF002 - Standard Precautions and Infection Control$42.00
Universal precautions and infection control policies must be strictly followed to prevent infectious diseases from being transmitted from one person to another by body fluids. The policies and procedures presented in this course meet with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and OSHA guidelines and HME industry best practices at the time of publication.
Learn More - HR023 - Addressing Individual and Systemic Issues$39.00
In this course, learners will need to look not only at the systemic issues of racism in the health care industry, but also their own biases, prejudices, and influence on patients’ care. Becoming knowledgeable and more comfortable with often uncomfortable truths, acknowledging differences, and understanding the issues that both health care workers and patients face are steps in breaking down historical barriers and broadening one’s perspectives.
Learn More - REG111 - Oxygen Use and Safety (1.0 HR)$15.95
This course is an introduction to oxygen concentrators, oxygen cylinders, liquid oxygen systems and accessories. Because of the multitude of brands of oxygen concentrators and systems on the market, this course will cover oxygen systems, cylinders, accessories and concentrators in the broadest generic terms.
Learn More - Policies and Procedures Manual$600.00
VGM has developed a Policies and Procedures Manual that is specifically designed for compliance with the imposition of quality standards and accreditation requirements of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA).
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Sales tax applied where applicable. - REHB028 - Overview of Foot and Ankle Injuries$42.00
This course provides an overview of foot and ankle anatomy, types of injuries, diagnosis, and treatment and prevention of foot and ankle injuries.
Learn More - HH108 - Home Health Patient Rights and Advance Directives (1.0 HR)$15.95
Patients have rights that health care providers are required to follow. These rights ensure that all patients are given choices, have the rights to refuse services or care, understand treatments, and receive quality care. This course is designed to give an overview of patient rights following the federal model patient bill of rights that are a condition of participation in Medicare and Medicaid. If the patient lacks decision-making ability or is legally incompetent, a designated surrogate, family member, or guardian can exercise the patient’s rights on their behalf. You will learn about various types of advance directives, which are legal documents that detail a patient’s health care preferences and end-of-life decisions.
Learn More - NUR165 - Understanding and Preventing Suicide (1.5 HR)$20.95
Suicide prevention involves a network of individuals providing mental, emotional, and physical support to an individual. This course educates long-term care workers on how to determine if a resident is at risk for suicide, as well as how to appropriately respond, report, and resource.
Learn More - NHA105 - Admin: Cultural Competence and Age-Specific Considerations in Health Care (1.75 HR)$44.95
Health care professionals working in any setting will increase their understanding and skills in providing optimal care to patients from diverse cultures, religious beliefs, and varying age groups.
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The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved the above named program for continuing education credit.