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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.

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

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.

To enhance the participant’s knowledge and understanding of medications used to treat COPD including how they work, methods of administration, and side effects.

This course aims to provide medication aides with a general understanding of COPD medications. This includes a review of the common medications prescribed for treatment, their drug classification, side effects, and the various devices used to administer these medications. 

This course will define chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) both as a primary disease state and as a co-morbid condition.

To identify ways to promote environmental safety in the healthcare setting.

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

The nurse will enhance her understanding of CMS requirements in preventing pressure ulcers as well as promoting the healing of pressure ulcers that are present.

The participant will enhance their understanding of diseases, chronic illnesses, and mental issues that affect the older adult and discuss ways to promote healthy aging.

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 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).

This course introduces you to spirometry. This measurement can help the clinician determine whether an individual has a disease in the lungs and help determine whether the disease is obstructive or restrictive. Because of the variety of spirometry systems and accessories on the market, this course will cover spirometry systems in the broadest generic terms. For specific information related to a particular brand of system, please consult the manufacturers. This course also includes a link to VGM Participating vendors of spirometry systems and accessories and of peak flow meters. You should complete the following courses before beginning this course: DMGT016 - Overview of Cystic Fibrosis, DMGT018 - Overview of Tuberculosis, RESP009 - Asthma Management: Interventions and Strategies, and RESP010 - Intervention and Strategies of the COPD Population.

The purpose of this course is to integrate current evidence and best practices of pain management into clinical practice and care at end of life. Through case scenarios presented throughout this course, health care professionals can deepen understanding and application of pain management techniques to best provide patients and their families with high quality care during the final stages of life. Nurses are responsible for assessing and managing pain, and improving the effectiveness of pain control can better support patients in their final stages and promote a more dignified and peaceful end-of-life experience. 

To review safety measures every employee can practice to remain safe in the healthcare environment.

The Antibiotic Stewardship Program is required to be incorporated in the overall infection prevention and control program.

This course provides information that can be used to establish assessment tools and care plans for patients who are at high risk for skin breakdown. This course was written by Mindy Owen, RN, CRRN, CCM, from information provided by MEDIQfst.

This course aims to enable the CNA to better understand dysphagia by recognizing signs and symptoms of the disorder and the interventions in patient care needed to aid medication administration, prevent aspiration, maintain hydration, provide adequate nutrition, and aid medication administration.

To identify ways to promote environmental safety in the health care setting. Every facility should be safe for their patients/residents and staff. This course will review some of the basic elements of environmental safety for long-term care facilities. Key points on the topics of fire safety, hazard communication, lockout/tagout, internal disaster preparedness, and water management are included. U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for oversight of employee safety. The guidelines in this course are based on OSHA regulations.

This six-module Residential Ramp Consultant (RRC) Prep Program will give you the education you need to install ramps that safely resolve individual accessibility needs. This program will teach you the range of products and their uses, how to identify and recommend design modifications and the documentation necessary, the variety of personal mobility devices and how they relate to ramp design, ADA guidelines, and the overall complex role of the RRC.

VGM Education is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEUs for this program.

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

This course will cover the rules, regulations, and procedures associated with driving a commercial vehicle. Knowing these rules, regulations, and procedures will help you develop good driving habits and ultimately prevent vehicle crashes.

This course encourages health care providers to deliver compassionate, individualized end-of-life care that honors each terminally ill patient’s values, preferences, and sense of dignity.