Healthcare Course Library for Continuing Education

Making patient safety a priority by delivering training programs and creating standards for personnel is essential for home health and hospice organizations. This course provides an overview of topics, such as medication management, infection prevention, and emergency preparedness, that are important considerations when developing home health and hospice aide training programs to promote patient safety and quality care. Course expiration date: 1/20/2026

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the most common injuries to home care workers are sprains, strains, and other musculoskeletal injuries related to lifting and moving patients. Slips, trips, and falls are the second-most common cause of injury. Using proper body mechanics, in conjunction with assistive devices, helps prevent many of these injuries.
This course discusses the factors contributing to musculoskeletal injuries and best practices for avoiding injury by using proper body mechanics. We review common assistive devices and how they relate to you at work and your patients in their daily living activities. Additionally, we discuss strategies and tools to reduce risks of injury when performing tasks involving lifting, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Course expiration date: 1/4/2026

A medical emergency is a serious injury or illness that poses an immediate risk to a person’s life or long-term health. These emergencies may result from trauma, such as a broken hip after a fall; a sudden illness; the worsening of a disease or condition, such as chest pain or difficulty breathing; or a seizure or stroke. First aid is the immediate care provided to an ill or injured person until treatment by trained medical personnel is available.
In this course, we discuss the importance of being prepared for a medical emergency. Although we discuss the initial steps of providing first aid for some common medical emergencies, it is essential to recognize that we can’t discuss all possible emergencies in a short time. Therefore, we encourage you to participate in a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course for instruction about recognizing sudden cardiac arrest and providing oxygen and blood flow to the heart and brain until first responders arrive. Course expiration date: 1/3/2026

Providing meals and education regarding nutrition will be a frequent requirement of the home healthcare worker. This course will cover nutrition and hydration, including special diets, meal preparation, and service. It will discuss foundations of good nutrition based on meal planning and nutrient requirements, including tools to promote informed choices. Issues involving common nutrition-related concerns will also be covered. Course expiration date: 1/3/2026

This two-part course will cover basic components of a home care worker’s duties and responsibilities. Part 2 will discuss ethical considerations, fraud, and reporting abuse in vulnerable adults. It is important for caregivers and home health agencies to develop professional relationships and adhere to minimum standards set forth by the Oregon Home Care Services. Course expiration date: 12/30/2025

Course Overview
This course explores the growing trend of aging in place and the increasing demand for home health services among older adults. It focuses on the common components of care provided in the home health setting, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), pain management, and the use of medical equipment. The course also discusses current home health trends and highlights the requirements outlined by The Joint Commission to ensure high-quality patient care.
Goal
This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively provide home health services to older adults. By the end of the course, participants will be able to assess ADL function, assist with ADLs to promote independence, measure and manage pain, and identify and discuss home modifications and medical equipment commonly encountered in the home health setting. Course expiration date: 12/1/2025

This course will discuss proper techniques for assisting with using the toilet, offering a bedpan or urinal, using a portable bedside commode, changing incontinence briefs, and assisting with bowel and bladder training. Course expiration date: 11/1/2025

Nursing homes are vital to the health and welfare of millions of aging Americans. The Federal government has recognized this need and has established a compliance program to ensure the safety of the patients as well as the quality of their care. Compliance programs assist nursing homes to ensure the quality of care, prevent abuse, and refrain from submitting false or inaccurate claims to Federal healthcare programs. This course provides a detailed overview of nursing home compliance obligations under Federal regulations. Course expiration date: 7/12/2024

This activity will define a change of condition, discuss the causes and examples of resident change of condition, discuss the prevalence of avoidable hospitalizations, and review evidence-based guidelines for the identification of a resident change of condition and communicating a change of condition. Course expiration date: 5/30/2025