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This course introduces the new home medical equipment staff member to power mobility devices (power wheelchairs and scooters). Because of the multitude of brands of power mobility devices and accessories on the market, this course will cover power mobility devices in the broadest generic terms. For specific information related to a particular brand of power mobility device, please consult the vendors.

This course covers topics related to components of power mobility equipment (power wheelchairs and scooters) that most people don't give much thought to until something goes wrong: batteries.

This course explains how to bill Medicare for power wheelchairs and scooters (POVs), collectively referred to as power mobility devices (PMDs), and what documentation is required.

This course examines the power of a complaint, how it affects your business reputation, and provides strategies for solving the problem.

In this course, you will learn powerful ways to stop stress even before it arrives. You will also learn effective ways of handling the stress that does occur in your life, through healthy, productive outlets.

This course focuses on the appropriate use of two of the most powerful communication tools at our disposal today: email and voicemail.

To enhance the learner’s understanding of family violence, causes, physical, psychological and behavioral indicators; and family violence prevention.

Healthcare professionals will gain knowledge regarding basic principles of pharmacology to include pharmacokinetic processes, several drug classes, and some of the commonly used drugs within those classes.

Healthcare providers will place an emphasis on each terminally ill patient’s uniqueness that tends to preserve their sense of dignity.

The nursing assistant is an important part in providing assistance to residents to enable them to function at the highest possible level. Restorative care programs are key in ensuring that residents are assessed and offered activities that benefit their well-being. This course will discuss safe transfers, mobility, and dining assistance.

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

The nursing assistant will have a better understanding of his/her role in observing for and reporting changes in condition to the charge nurse.

This course is designed to assist the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to participate with the health care team in managing aggressive behaviors. It is imperative that CNAs be knowledgeable about, and involved in, the management of difficult behaviors to provide for the safety of residents/patients, staff, and visitors.

The certified medication assistant will review proper topical skin applications.

This course – along with part 3 of this series, “HMOD003 - Accessibility Design Solutions” – will guide you through the selling and designing of home modifications using an independent/assisted living strategy.

Regulations for long-term care vary from state to state. This course was adapted from best practices developed for long-term care nursing assistants. Please note that the furniture and equipment in your facility may vary as well. Be aware of your facility policies, procedures, and protocols for care of the residents and follow them. If you have questions regarding residents in your care, see the nurse in charge. The resident’s current level of mobility and functioning will depend upon the degree of assistance needed to complete daily tasks. As a nursing assistant, you are key in facilitating each resident meets their highest level of functioning. This course will discuss bathing, grooming, dressing, oral care, and perineal care.

The nursing assistant will enhance her understanding of the mechanisms that contribute to COPD and how to care for the person served who has COPD.

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

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

The nursing assistant will be introduced to nursing process and her role in using that problem-solving approach for the person served.

To better understand how ethical principles can be applied in the health care setting by the certified nursing assistant.

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

The nursing assistant will gain a better understanding of the types, purpose, complications, and care of feeding tubes and a nursing assistant’s role in care of individuals with feeding tube.

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