Healthcare Course Library for Continuing Education

Preventing Skin Breakdown, Contractures, and Falls.

In this course, we discuss skin breakdown and contractures and review methods to prevent these conditions. We will also discuss the consequences of falls, identify those at the most significant risk for falls, and discuss fall prevention techniques. Course expiration date: 1/4/2026

Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP), A Refresher, Course Code: CO2236741

Bloodborne pathogens (BBP) are infectious microorganisms which are present in human blood and can cause and spread disease in humans. Workers in numerous occupations, including healthcare personnel, may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The CDC, estimates that 5.6 million employees working in health care and related occupations are at risk for occupational exposure to BBPs.

This course will serve as a refresher on bloodborne pathogens. You??l learn about who is at risk for infection, how infection is spread, and how you can protect yourself and others from BBP exposure. This includes topics such as learning about common bloodborne pathogens, routes of exposure, how infection is spread, best practices for avoiding exposure to bloodborne pathogens, hand hygiene, proper sharps disposal, and personal protective equipment.

By understanding the basics of bloodborne pathogens, healthcare workers can minimize the risk of BBP exposure in the workplace.

This course aligns with training requirements outlined in the QUAD A (previously AAAASF) standards.
This course is approved by Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to provide continuing education credit for long term care workers in Washington State.

Medication Infection Control and Error Prevention

Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive overview on infection control in medication administration, covering topics such as medication errors, adverse drug events, and proper storage and disposal of medications. This course includes how to implement infection control measures, differentiate medication errors from close calls, and understand the terms indication, contraindication, side effect, and adverse effect. The course emphasizes the importance of reporting adverse drug events and explores prevention strategies. Additionally, participants will gain knowledge on the proper storage, handling, and disposal of medications to ensure patient safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
Goal
The goal of this course is to equip healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively practice infection control during medication administration as well as the proper storage, handling, and disposal of medications, promoting patient safety and regulatory compliance. Course expiration date: 12/1/2025

Basics of Medication Management

This course covers techniques and methods to ensure safe and accurate medication management practices. The basics of medication management to be covered include following medication directions, common abbreviations, and types of medication packaging. Course expiration date: 11/1/2025

Introduction to Sterile and Nonsterile Hazardous Compounding

This course will provide an overview of hazardous compounding procedures according to widely accepted standards. It will discuss types of hazardous drugs and their associated risks based on the typical activities of personnel who handle them and the training required to mitigate these risks. It will also explain the importance of proper protective equipment and aseptic technique when handling hazardous drugs. Course expiration date: 9/13/2025

Using Compounded Medications in Home Health Settings

This course will provide information on risk mitigation of compounded medications as well as training requirements for patients and caregivers who use them in a home environment. It will also discuss a type of therapy, infusion services, that is commonly done in the home using compounded medications. Course expiration date: 8/11/2025

Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementia (ADRD) | Care Transitions Best Practices, Course Code: CO2236754

Alzheimer?? Disease-Related Dementia, or ADRD, is defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) as a debilitating disease that affects the memory, thought process and the daily functioning primarily of older adults. The disease is progressive, and research has yet to find a way to halt or reverse the progression of the disease. This population of patients requires special attention not only because as patients we are sicker with more health problems but treating a patient with dementia takes a special skill set and understanding of disease process. The health care professional must understand first the disease of Alzheimer?? and Dementia and understand how to manage the commodities and how exacerbation of commodities may affect their mentation. We must learn a specialized diligence in assessment of mentation and managing acute changes. Health care providers must remain up to date on current best practices in Alzheimer?? and dementia care in different healthcare settings and how to manage the consequences as the ADRD patient moves through different settings.

This course is approved by Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to provide continuing education credit for long term care workers in Washington State.

Assisting Patients with Daily Living Activities, Course Code: CO2236748

This course provides the learner with an overview of assisting patients with daily living activities in the various care settings. The course will also define the activities of daily living, the instrumental activities of daily living, various assessment tools, and discuss resources for providers and caregivers.
This course is approved by Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to provide continuing education credit for long term care workers in Washington State.

Alzheimer’s Dementia (ADRD) – Identification and Prevention of Burnout for Care Givers, Course Code: CO2236755

According to the Alzheimer?? Association, in 2018, 16.3 million family members and friends provided 18.5 billion hours of unpaid care to individuals with Alzheimer?? Disease and other dementias. Of this group, 86% provided care for at least the past year, but half have provided care for four or more years. In addition to family caregivers, there is an increasing need for professional caregivers for individuals who have Alzheimer?? and dementia. Caring for individuals with Alzheimer?? is intrusive as well as physically and emotionally demanding. Almost 80% of older adults with dementia need assistance with necessary personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.

This course is approved by Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to provide continuing education credit for long term care workers in Washington State.