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This course introduces the new home medical equipment staff member to enteral nutrition pumps. Because of the multitude of enteral nutrition pumps and accessories on the market, this course will cover enteral nutrition pumps in the broadest generic terms. For specific information related to a particular brand of enteral nutrition pump, please consult the manufacturers. 

This course will explain the different methods of providing enteral nutrition and the conditions that may require their use. Also discussed will be appropriate care and steps for completing administration of feedings and medications.

The nursing assistant will gain an increased understanding of nutrition principles and the unique considerations of the aging population.

Health care professionals will increase their understanding of the nutrition and hydration needs of their elderly patients.

To provide caregivers with the basic information on various diets that may be offered in facilities.

The nursing assistant will enhance their knowledge and skills in calculating intake and output and determining percentage of meal completed for their residents.

The nursing assistant will understand the importance of water for the health of older adults and develop skills to promote proper hydration in those under their care.

The information provided here includes strategies to assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, personal hygiene, and eating. Medications prescribed for people with dementia will be discussed as well as any potential side effects.

All staff working in the long term care setting will increase their and skills in caring for persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. This bundle of courses includes the following modules: Philosophy of Care Family & Staff Issues, Activities for Persons with Dementia, Activities of Daily Living Medication & Nutrition, and Ethical Issues.

All staff working in the long term care setting will increase their knowledge and skills in caring for persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. This bundle of courses includes the following modules:  Dementia Training: Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease, Communication, Behavior Management, Philosophy of Care, Family & Staff Issues, Activities for Persons with Dementia, Activities of Daily Living, Medication & Nutrition, and Ethical Issues.

The purpose of this course is to help food and nutrition services staff understand the survey process in long-term care facilities.

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.

The direct care worker will better understand dysphagia by recognizing the signs and symptoms of the disorder and actions to utilize with the dysphagia patient/resident/client.

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.