Home Accessibility
- AGE001 - The Aging Process$42.00
This course is the first in a series of courses that examines the aging process and its effects on the human body.
Learn More - AGE002 - Communicating with Aging Populations$42.00
This course explains the reasons why consideration of the special communication needs of the elderly is important. This course includes a number of ideas about how you can improve your ability to communicate effectively with older clients and presents a number of ideas, tips and action steps to facilitate communication with this increasingly important demographic.
Learn More - AGE002S - Comunicándose con los Adultos Mayores$42.00
Este curso explica las razones por las que es importante considerar las necesidades de comunicación especial de los adultos mayores. Este curso incluye un gran número de ideas sobre cómo usted puede mejorar su capacidad para comunicarse efectivamente con clientes de la tercera edad y presenta un gran número de ideas, consejos y acciones para facilitar la comunicación con esta demografía cada vez más importante. Muchas de estas sugerencias son aplicables para todos los grupos etarios, pero son particularmente importantes para los adultos mayores, para quienes una comunicación menos que óptima puede tener consecuencias negativas muy importantes.
Learn More - AGE003 - Aging and Ethnicity$42.00
This course provides an overview of ethnogeriatrics which is the influence of ethnicity and culture on the health and well-being of older adults.
Learn More - AGE004 - Aging and Memory$42.00
This course provides an overview of how aging affects memory.
Learn More - AGE005 - Overview of Alzheimer's Disease$42.00
This course provides an overview of the prevalence, causes and risk factors of the disease.
Learn More - AGE006 - Aging and Depression$42.00
This course provides an overview of the causes and risk factors, signs and symptoms, and diagnosis and treatment of depression in the elderly population.
Learn More - AGE007 - Aging and Diabetes$42.00
Managing diabetes in the elderly presents many challenges. This course provides an overview of those challenges and how they can be met.
Learn More - AGE009 - Aging and Sleep Disorders$42.00
This course reviews the effects, causes and treatment options of sleep disorders among the elderly population.
Learn More - AGE010 - Aging and Cardiovascular Disease$42.00
This course will explain how the aging process contributes to changes in the cardiovascular system.
Learn More - AGE011 - Diabetes and Depression in the Elderly$42.00
This course examines the relationship between diabetes and depression among the elderly population.
Learn More - AGE012 - Marketing to Seniors$42.00
This course provides some effective approaches to selling to an ever-growing market of Americans: seniors, those 60 years of age and older.
Learn More - AGE013 - Aging and Chronic Kidney Disease$42.00
This course will explain how the aging process contributes to chronic kidney disease.
Learn More - AGE014 - Aging and Stroke$42.00
This course reviews the relationship between aging and stroke.
Learn More - AGE015 - Aging and Perioperative Care$42.00
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.
Learn More - Aids to Daily Living Specialist (ADLS) Credentialing Program$69.00
The Aids to Daily Living Specialist (ADLS) credentialing program is administered by VGM Live At Home. This certification program is designed to assist the professional dealing in the retail environment of aids to daily living and accessibility items. The ADLS program is intended to reduce the disparity in training and knowledge found among professionals who evaluate and recommend solutions for the safety, comfort, and environmental access needs of aging and physically challenged individuals. The program consists of a three unit self-study educational program, unit reviews and a comprehensive final exam. Upon successfully completing the entire program, you will hold the distinction of being a certified Aids to Daily Living Specialist (ADLS). Note: This program will also assist those studying for the C.E.A.C. certification program.
Continuing education: VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 2 contact hours (0.2 CEUs) to participants who successfully complete this three-module program.
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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. - 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 - CEAC311 - C.E.A.C. Renewal$75.00
C.E.A.C. and C.E.A.C. Mastery Renewal packet consists of the Home Safety Assessment Consultant (HSAC) course that is a requirement for renewal of your certification and a renewal contact verification form.
Your updated certificate for the C.E.A.C. or C.E.A.C. Mastery will be issued only after the contact verification form and the HSAC is completed. The certification will be renewed with a two-year time period.The renewal fee is valid for two years from purchase date and is non-refundable. If you have any questions about the renewal process, please do not hesitate to contact VGM Live At Home at 877-404-2442.
Learn More - Education Package for Home Accessibility Companies$99.00
VGM Education and Live at Home offers a bundle of courses to assist home accessibility businesses in providing general education for their staff. This bundle of 30 courses cover a variety of topics including Sales & Marketing, Aging, Customer Service, Safety and more. What a great way to invest in yourself and your employees with continuing education from VGM!
Please click on the link below for a listing of the courses offered in this bundle
This certification program is non-refundable once the student has been active in the courses.
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Questions, contact VGM Live at Home at 877-404-2442 to learn more. - HIP001 - Understanding HIPAA$23.00
This course provides an overview of HIPAA, including the reasons for the law, how it is enforced, how the law has changed over time and how HIPAA relates to the health care industry. You should complete this course before completing part two of this series (“HIP002 - Working with HIPAA”).
Learn More - HIP001S - Entendiendo la HIPAA$23.00
Este curso es la primera entrega de una serie de dos partes sobre la Ley de Responsabilidad y Transferibilidad de Seguros Médicos (HIPAA, por sus siglas en inglés). Este curso proporciona un resumen de la HIPAA, incluyendo las razones de la ley, cómo es aplicada, cómo la ley ha cambiado a lo largo del tiempo y cómo la HIPAA se relaciona a la industria del cuidado de la salud.
Learn More - HIP002 - Working with HIPAA$23.00
This course is intended to apply your knowledge of HIPAA basics to the workplace. You should complete part one of this series (“HIP001 – Understanding HIPAA”) before taking this course.
Learn More - HIP002S - Trabajando con la HIPAA$23.00
Este curso es la segunda entrega de una serie de dos partes sobre la Ley de Responsabilidad y Transferibilidad de Seguros Médicos (HIPAA, por sus siglas en inglés). Está diseñado para aplicar sus conocimientos sobre los aspectos básicos de la HIPAA en el lugar de trabajo.
Learn More - HIP003 - Managing HIPAA$23.00
This course is written for those serving in the required position of the privacy officer. It provides an overview of the job requirements as determined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Learn More - HMOD001 - Home Accessibility Remodeling$23.00
This course defines home accessibility remodeling: a proactive housing and care alternative for persons with disabilities and others who wish to remain in their homes as their personal health changes and as they grow older.
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