Home Accessibility
- AGE001 - The Aging Process$42.00
This course is the first in a series of courses that examines the aging process and its effects on the human body.
Learn More - AGE002 - Communicating with Aging Populations$42.00
While effective communication should be a focus of home medical equipment specialists with all ages of patients, special attention should be paid to working with older adults as an increase in age can bring about medical conditions that may require more patience and an adjustment in how one provides and receives medical information. This course includes tips on how to better facilitate communication with older adult populations.
Learn More - AGE002S - Comunicándose con los Adultos Mayores$42.00
Aunque la comunicación efectiva debe ser un enfoque para los especialistas de equipamiento médico a domicilio con pacientes de todas las edades, debe prestarse especial atención al trabajar con adultos mayores, ya que un aumento en la edad puede provocar condiciones médicas que requieran más paciencia y un ajuste en cómo uno provee y recibe información médica. Este curso incluye consejos sobre cómo facilitar mejor la comunicación con las poblaciones de adultos mayores.
Learn More - AGE003 - Aging and Ethnicity$42.00
This course provides an overview of ethnogeriatrics which is the influence of ethnicity and culture on the health and well-being of older adults.
Learn More - AGE004 - Aging and Memory$42.00
This course provides an overview of how aging affects memory.
Learn More - AGE005 - Overview of Alzheimer's Disease$42.00
This course provides an overview of the prevalence, causes and risk factors of the disease.
Learn More - AGE006 - Aging and Depression$42.00
This course provides an overview of the causes and risk factors, signs and symptoms, and diagnosis and treatment of depression in the elderly population.
Learn More - AGE007 - Aging and Diabetes$42.00
Managing diabetes in the elderly presents many challenges. This course provides an overview of those challenges and how they can be met.
Learn More - AGE009 - Aging and Sleep Disorders$42.00
This course reviews the effects, causes and treatment options of sleep disorders among the elderly population.
Learn More - AGE010 - Aging and Cardiovascular Disease$42.00
This course will explain how the aging process contributes to changes in the cardiovascular system.
Learn More - AGE011 - Diabetes and Depression in the Elderly$42.00
This course examines the relationship between diabetes and depression among the elderly population.
Learn More - AGE012 - Marketing to Seniors$42.00
This course provides some effective approaches to selling to an ever-growing market of Americans: seniors, those 60 years of age and older.
Learn More - AGE013 - Aging and Chronic Kidney Disease$42.00
This course will explain how the aging process contributes to chronic kidney disease.
Learn More - AGE014 - Aging and Stroke$42.00
This course reviews the relationship between aging and stroke.
Learn More - AGE015 - Aging and Perioperative Care$42.00
Unique challenges can arise when performing perioperative care for older surgical patients. This course reviews the challenges of performing such care that all members of a patient’s health care team should be aware.
Learn More - Aids to Daily Living Specialist (ADLS) Credentialing Program$69.00
The Aids to Daily Living Specialist (ADLS) credentialing program is administered by VGM Live At Home. This certification program is designed to assist the professional dealing in the retail environment of aids to daily living and accessibility items. The ADLS program is intended to reduce the disparity in training and knowledge found among professionals who evaluate and recommend solutions for the safety, comfort, and environmental access needs of aging and physically challenged individuals. The program consists of a three unit self-study educational program, unit reviews and a comprehensive final exam. Upon successfully completing the entire program, you will hold the distinction of being a certified Aids to Daily Living Specialist (ADLS). Note: This program will also assist those studying for the C.E.A.C. certification program.
Continuing education: VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 2 contact hours (0.2 CEUs) to participants who successfully complete this three-module program.
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This certification program is non-refundable once the student has been active in the course. Questions, contact VGM Live At Home at 877-404-2442. - CEAC212 - Certified Environmental Access Consultant (C.E.A.C.) Program$500.00
The Certified Environmental Access Consultant (C.E.A.C.) credentialing program is administered by VGM Live At Home. Environmental Access is the process of adapting the workplace, residence and/or general environment to promote the independence, safety and functional ability for the physically challenged and aging individuals. The C.E.A.C .is a recognized certification for professionals creating accessibility or working in the environmental access field. The program consists of a 6 unit self-study educational program, unit reviews, and a comprehensive final exam. Upon successfully completing the entire program, you will hold the distinction of a Certified Environmental Access Consultant (C.E.A.C.).
This certification program is non-refundable once the student has been active in the course. Questions, contact VGM Live At Home at 877-404-2442.
The C.E.A.C. and the C.E.A.C. Mastery credentialing programs include course content from The Home Safety Assessment Consultant (HSAC).
Learn More - CEAC311 - C.E.A.C. Renewal$75.00
C.E.A.C. and C.E.A.C. Mastery Renewal intended for those who have participated in C.E.A.C 211- Certified Environmental Access Consultant (C.E.A.C.) Program and have not yet renewed their 2020-2023 certifications. This purchase consists of the Home Safety Assessment Consultant (HSAC) course that is a requirement for renewal of your certification and a renewal contact verification form. Your updated certificate for the C.E.A.C. or C.E.A.C. Mastery will be issued only after the contact verification form and the HSAC is completed. The certification will be renewed with a two-year time period.
The renewal fee is valid for two years from purchase date and is non-refundable. Failure to renew in the two-year timeframe will result in cancelation. If you have any questions about the renewal process or which renewal purchase is right for you, please do not hesitate to contact VGM Live at Home at 877-404-2442.
Learn More - CEAC411 - C.E.A.C. Bi-Annual Renewal$75.00
C.E.A.C and C.E.A.C Mastery Renewal intended for those who have already participated in the CEAC311- C.E.A.C. Renewal or the CEAC212 – Certified Environmental Access Consultant (C.E.A.C) Program that included the new course content from The Home Safety Assessment Consultant (HSAC). Participation in the renewal is required to maintain your certification for two-years.
The renewal fee is valid for two years from purchase date and is non-refundable. Failure to renew in the two-year timeframe will result in cancelation. If you have any questions about the renewal process or which renewal purchase is right for you, please do not hesitate to contact VGM Live At Home at 877-404-2442.
Learn More - Education Package for Home Accessibility Companies$99.00
VGM Education and Live at Home offers a bundle of courses to assist home accessibility businesses in providing general education for their staff. This bundle of 30 courses cover a variety of topics including Sales & Marketing, Aging, Customer Service, Safety and more. What a great way to invest in yourself and your employees with continuing education from VGM!
Please click on the link below for a listing of the courses offered in this bundle
This certification program is non-refundable once the student has been active in the courses.
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Questions, contact VGM Live at Home at 877-404-2442 to learn more. - HIP001 - Understanding HIPAA$23.00
This course provides an overview of HIPAA, including the reasons for the law, how it is enforced, how the law has changed over time and how HIPAA relates to the health care industry. You should complete this course before completing part two of this series (“HIP002 - Working with HIPAA”).
Learn More - HIP001S - Entendiendo la HIPAA$23.00
Este curso es la primera entrega de una serie de dos partes sobre la Ley de Responsabilidad y Transferibilidad de Seguros Médicos (HIPAA, por sus siglas en inglés). Este curso proporciona un resumen de la HIPAA, incluyendo las razones de la ley, cómo es aplicada, cómo la ley ha cambiado a lo largo del tiempo y cómo la HIPAA se relaciona a la industria del cuidado de la salud.
Learn More - HIP002 - Working with HIPAA$23.00
This course is intended to apply your knowledge of HIPAA basics to the workplace. You should complete part one of this series (“HIP001 – Understanding HIPAA”) before taking this course.
Learn More - HIP002S - Trabajando con la HIPAA$23.00
Este curso es la segunda entrega de una serie de dos partes sobre la Ley de Responsabilidad y Transferibilidad de Seguros Médicos (HIPAA, por sus siglas en inglés). Está diseñado para aplicar sus conocimientos sobre los aspectos básicos de la HIPAA en el lugar de trabajo.
Learn More - HSAC100 - Home Safety Assessment Consultant (HSAC)$75.00
The Home Safety Assessment Consultant (HSAC) education course will teach you how to perform professional Home Safety Assessments. People need to modify their homes for many different reasons. The most common would be that a family member is beset with a mobility impairment due to injury, or people in elderhood want to Age in Place and to upgrade their home to reduce fall risks. The HSAC course will teach you to assess the safety hazards of the whole living quarters from driveway to the entrance, and every room on every floor of the home. We provide a Home Assessment guide and evaluation process to follow along with tips on how to educate the consumer on the risks their home has and possible recommended solutions.
The C.E.A.C. and the C.E.A.C. Mastery credentialing programs include course content from The Home Safety Assessment Consultant (HSAC).
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