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- CNA126 - Caring for You: Feeding Tubes (0.5 HR)$11.95
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.
Learn More - DMGT005i Overview of the Reproductive System$36.00
This course provides a general overview of the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems including a discussion of the major diseases that can affect them.
Learn More - OPS001 - Basic Cryogenics$23.00
This course explains what cryogenics is, many of the common gases provided by an HME business, safety issues and the basic cryogenic vessels used for storage and transport.
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 - NUR123 - A Guide to Palliative Nursing Care at End-of-Life (2.5 HR)$30.95
The purpose of this course is to develop a guide for nurses in the understanding and delivery of compassionate nursing care at end-of-life.
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 - ACC003 - Therapeutic Shoe Competency$42.00
This course allows the student to meet accreditation competency requirements for instructing patients on the proper use of therapeutic shoes (often referred to as “diabetic shoes”). This course does NOT meet therapeutic shoe fitting certification required by some states. You should contact your state licensure board to determine if your state requires therapeutic shoe fitting certification. There are many different therapeutic shoes on the market today. This course reviews the standard items taught with all therapeutic shoes. Before completing this course, you should check your accreditation agency’s specific requirements for competency. No continuing education credit is offered for the completion of this course.
Learn More - PEC005 - Introduction to Oxygen Cylinders$36.00
This course introduces the new home medical equipment staff member to compressed oxygen cylinders used for home oxygen therapy. Because of the multitude of brands of compressed gas cylinders and accessories on the market, this course will cover cylinders in the broadest generic terms. For specific information related to a particular brand of cylinder, please consult the manufacturers. This course also includes links to several manufacturers of oxygen cylinders and accessories. You should complete the course RESP008 - Home Oxygen Therapy before completing this course.
Learn More - PEC004 - Introduction to Liquid Oxygen Systems$36.00
This course introduces the new home medical equipment staff member to liquid oxygen systems used for home oxygen therapy. Because of the variety of liquid oxygen systems and accessories on the market, this course will cover liquid oxygen systems in the broadest generic terms. For specific information related to a particular brand of system, please consult the manufacturers. This course also includes links to several manufacturers of liquid oxygen systems and accessories. You should complete the course RESP008 - Home Oxygen Therapy before completing this course.
Learn More - NUR166 - Nutrition and Hydration of the Older Adult Patient (2.5 HR)$30.95
Health care professionals will increase their understanding of the nutrition and hydration needs of their elderly patients.
Learn More - HH104 - COPD (2.0 HR)$25.95
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.
Learn More - HH106 - MGR: Musculoskeletal Disorders for Employers & Supervisors (1.0 HR)$15.95
To raise the participant’s awareness of risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders in the home health care setting and how to prevent them. To provide managers/supervisors in the home health care setting with recommendations regarding training, equipment, and procedures that can be implemented to prevent clients and employees from developing musculoskeletal 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 - DMGT027 - Overview of Arthritis$36.00
This course provides an overview of two of the most common forms of arthritis: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This course also looks at a condition few people associate with children: juvenile arthritis.
Learn More - INF004 - Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene$42.00
This course addresses the importance of applying industrial hygiene principles, developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), to make the workplace a safe environment for all employees.
Learn More - COMP004 - Email and Voicemail Etiquette$23.00
This course focuses on the appropriate use of two of the most powerful communication tools at our disposal today: email and voicemail.
Learn More - BILL111 - Billing for Repairs/Replacements$42.00
This course will help you become familiar with the process of billing for repairs to home medical equipment (HME).
Learn More - 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 - COMP003 - Electronic Communications$23.00
Electronic technology in the form of email and the Internet has transformed the workplace in more ways than anyone could have imagined 20 years ago. These technological advances, while beneficial, pose special problems for employers.
Learn More - IHCA Online Preceptor Course (For Indiana Professionals Only)$300.00
The state guidelines for Preceptor Curriculum list five topics and eleven areas of focus. Our Preceptor course incorporates thirteen additional subject areas such as Aspects of Aging, Marketing & Sales, Insurance, Legal Aspects, and Public Relations. We believe these skill sets are important for an AIT to acquire from his or her Preceptor.
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. - NUR175 - Cultural Competence and Age-Specific Considerations in Health Care (2.0 HR)$25.95
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.
Learn More - 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 - NHA104 - Admin: Advance Directives and DNR Order (0.75 HR)$21.95
The purpose of this course is to present health care professionals with a comprehensive understanding of advance directives. The medical community must know the various types of advance directives in order to assist patients with their legal right to make their own decisions concerning their care.
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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. - NUR174 - Advance Directives and DNR Order (1.0 HR)$15.95
To present health care professionals with a comprehensive understanding of advance directives. The medical community must know the various types of advance directives in order to assist patients with their legal right to make their own decisions concerning their care.
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