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To provide information in accordance with Iowa law that a supervisor needs to develop and/or implement a substance abuse prevention program, including drug and/or alcohol testing, in the workplace setting.

Health care supervisory personnel will refresh their knowledge related to recognizing substance misuse in the workplace. 

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: Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease, Communication, and Behavior Management.

Learners will gain knowledge and skills related to ladder safety.

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.

The health care professional will enhance their knowledge of type 2 diabetes and treatment for the disease.

The nurse will increase her understanding of hypothyroidism and how it affects the individual.

To review safe infection control practices utilized in the healthcare setting.

To review the rights of residents in the long-term care setting.

Nurses will gain knowledge and skills related to critical thinking.

The nurse will better understand atrial fibrillation and how it can be treated and managed.

Upon completion of this course the participants’ will have an increased understanding of COPD.

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.

Healthcare personnel will describe the expectations of CMS in promoting and enhancing resident quality of life in the facility.

The purpose of this course is to increase the knowledge of the health care professional of antipsychotic medications and implications of their use in the elderly population.

The direct care home health aide will enhance her knowledge of COPD and the techniques needed to care for the individual who has this condition.

Medication aides will learn of the dangers of medication errors and how to prevent them.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) will gain knowledge and skills related to critical thinking.

The certified nursing assistant will enhance his/her understanding of infection control practices when providing perineal care to residents.

The certified nursing assistant will increase his/her understanding and skills for preventing falls and making the environment a safe place for resident care.

To enhance the participant’s awareness of workplace violence, risks, risk factors, and prevention strategies.

Nurses will gain knowledge and skills related to the documentation of information in the patient’s medical record.

The health care practitioner will enhance his/her knowledge of this season’s influenza and best practices for prevention and transmission of the disease.

The participant will better understand herpes zoster and its treatment and prevention.

The nursing assistant will understand skills required to obtain accurate vital sign measurements and to communicate important clinical information to the care team.