HEPATITIS C UPDATE
AVAILABLEHEPATITIS C UPDATE
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you will be able to the following: Understanding Hepatitis C, types and epidemiology Prevalent symptoms and mode of transmission HCV Diagnosis and treatment Ways…
CARING FOR A CLIENT DURING CHEMO
AVAILABLECARING FOR A CLIENT DURING CHEMO
Learning Objectives By the end of this module, you will be able to: Describe how chemotherapy helps in the treatment of cancer Discuss and determine how chemo treatment can damage…
DEALING WITH DIFFICULT AND COMBATIVE PEOPLE
AVAILABLEDEALING WITH DIFFICULT AND COMBATIVE PEOPLE
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you’ll be able to: • Understand why some people are difficult to deal with • Understand what makes some people aggressive • Learn how…
COMMON SKIN CONDITIONS
AVAILABLECOMMON SKIN CONDITIONS
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you will be able to: Understand different functions of skin as an organ Tell which skin conditions are chronic and which are contagious Tell…
BASIC NUTRITION & HYDRATION
AVAILABLEBASIC NUTRITION & HYDRATION
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you’ll be able to: Understand basic nutrition and hydration terminologies. List the six essential nutrients that everyone must have in their diet. Understand why…
ASTHMA
AVAILABLEASTHMA
LEARNING OBJECTIVES After completing this topic participants will be able to understand and perform the following: • Define the different types of asthma • Discuss the signs and symptoms and…
BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS
AVAILABLEBLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reviewing this module, you will be able to: Identify the basic definitions of blood pathogens and its types Find out the mode of transmission in healthcare organizations…
INFECTION CONTROL
AVAILABLEINFECTION CONTROL
LEARNING OBJECTIVES/GOALS Explain what infection control is and its mode of transmission within the health environment What are the basic principles of infection control for nursing aides? Find out the…
WORKING WITH A TEAM
AVAILABLEWORKING WITH A TEAM
LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reviewing this module, you will be able to the following: Define the concept of teamwork Explain why teamwork is a key component in health setting Benefits derived…
HYPERTENSION
AVAILABLEHYPERTENSION
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you will be able to the following: Explain the meaning of hypertension and its types Identify the symptoms, causes and its treatment Find out…
UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA
AVAILABLEUNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you will be able to the following: Define the term “dementia.” List the core mental functions that are impaired in dementia. Explain the cause…
DEPRESSION
AVAILABLEDEPRESSION
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you will be able to the following: Explain the concept of depression and its types Identify the symptoms, causes and its treatment How to…
STRESS MANAGEMENT
AVAILABLESTRESS MANAGEMENT
LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reviewing this module, you will be able to the following: Define the word stress Differentiate acute stress from chronic stress Identify the causes, signs and symptoms related…
UNDERSTANDING ARTHRITIS
AVAILABLEUNDERSTANDING ARTHRITIS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reviewing this module, you will be able to the following: Define the terms and definitions related to arthritis Describe the two common types of Arthritis Differentiate between…
PASSIVE AND ACTIVE RANGE OF MOTION
AVAILABLEPASSIVE AND ACTIVE RANGE OF MOTION
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you will be able to the following: Define terms related to PROM/AROM Describe the different types of ROM exercise Describe the indications, goals and…
STANDARD PRECAUTIONS
AVAILABLESTANDARD PRECAUTIONS
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you will be able to: Understand the importance of standard precautionary measures taken in patient care Understand each step of the standard precautions taken…
MAINTAINING CONFIDENTIALITY IN THE HEALTHCARE SETTING
AVAILABLEMAINTAINING CONFIDENTIALITY IN THE HEALTHCARE SETTING
LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reviewing this module, you will be able to the following: Confidentiality and its basic principles Rights of residents to privacy and confidentiality Importance of maintaining confidentiality in…
TUBERCULOSIS UPDATE
AVAILABLETUBERCULOSIS UPDATE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reviewing this module, you will be able to the following: Understanding Tuberculosis, types and its epidemiology Identify common symptoms of TB and its mode of transmission How…
MANAGING ANGER AT THE WORKPLACE
AVAILABLEMANAGING ANGER AT THE WORKPLACE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reviewing this module, you will be able to the following: Understanding the concept of anger To find out some of the pertinent causes of workplace anger Examine…
CONFLICT IN THE WORKPLACE
AVAILABLECONFLICT IN THE WORKPLACE
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you will be able to the following: Understand the concept of health care conflict and conflict classification Examine categories of conflict in the health…
ALL ABOUT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)
AVAILABLEALL ABOUT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reviewing this module, you will be able to the following: Define and explain the scope of occupational health Explain OSHA scenario in US Identify main hazards in…
UNDERSTANDING HEART ATTACKS
AVAILABLEUNDERSTANDING HEART ATTACKS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reviewing this module, you will be able to the following: Describe the epidemiology of patients who experience Heart attacks in US as of 2019 Define the different…
VITAL SIGNS
AVAILABLEVITAL SIGNS
Learning objectives After reviewing this module, you will be able to the following: Identify the most common vital signs (VS) taken by CNAs Discuss the equipment used Explain normal range…
PARKINSON’S DISEASE
AVAILABLEPARKINSON’S DISEASE
Learning Objectives: After completing this material, you will be able to do the following: Identify the causes of Parkinson’s disease. Identify the most common signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Understand…
UNDERSTANDING DIABETES
AVAILABLEUNDERSTANDING DIABETES
Learning Objectives: After completing this material, you will be able to do the following: Identify the basic definitions and causes of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes Identify the…
UNDERSTANDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
AVAILABLEUNDERSTANDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Learning Objectives After reviewing this material, you will be able to do the follwoing: Define domestic violence. Understand the cycle of domestic violence. List situations that increase the chances of…
CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT (CVA) OR STROKE
AVAILABLECEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT (CVA) OR STROKE
Learning objectives After reading this material, you will be able to do the following: Understand cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) or strokes Identify the different types of strokes Identify the common causes,…
UNDERSTANDING HIV & AIDS
AVAILABLEUNDERSTANDING HIV & AIDS
OBJECTIVES After reading this module, you will be able to the following: Identify and understand what makes HIV/AIDS such a unique disease Identify methods of transmission, risk factors and key…
CARING FOR CLIENTS WITH ALZHEIMER’S
AVAILABLECARING FOR CLIENTS WITH ALZHEIMER’S
LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reading this module, you will be able to the following: Define Alzheimer’s disease Identify the stages of AD Understand communicating with clients who have Alzheimer’s disease Identify…
HELPING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
AVAILABLEHELPING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you will be able to: Understand what mental illness is Have a basic understanding of how to diagnose mental health problems Understand how to…
UNDERSTANDING FALL RISK FACTORS
AVAILABLEUNDERSTANDING FALL RISK FACTORS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Define the terms related to falls Discuss the pathophysiology that leads to falls Describe the causes of falls to elderly Discuss the different risk factors that contributes to…
PROTECTING YOUR CLIENTS DURING FLU
AVAILABLEPROTECTING YOUR CLIENTS DURING FLU
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module you’ll be able to: Understand the common symptoms of the flu Know what else could be bothering your client Know how flu is diagnosed…
HEPATITIS A & B
AVAILABLEHEPATITIS A & B
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you will be able to: Understand the various types of hepatitis infections Gain in-depth knowledge on the causes, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments and complications of…
PERINEAL AND CATHETER CARE
AVAILABLEPERINEAL AND CATHETER CARE
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you’ll be able to: Explain the urinary system’s anatomy and how it works while identifying important words related to it. Describe at least three…
DISASTER PLANNING
AVAILABLEDISASTER PLANNING
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you will be able to: Define what a disaster is Differentiate between the different types of disasters Understand how disasters lead to the loss…
UNDERSTANDING FATIGUE
AVAILABLEUNDERSTANDING FATIGUE
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you will be able to: Understand the difference between fatigue and usual exhaustion Gain in-depth knowledge on various causes of excessive fatigue Identify your…
FIRE PREVENTION & SAFETY
AVAILABLEFIRE PREVENTION & SAFETY
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you’ll be able to: Describe the 3 elements that are most commonly present when a fire is created. Understand the four different kinds of…
UNDERSTANDING AUTISM
AVAILABLEUNDERSTANDING AUTISM
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you will be able to: Define Autism, and understand the concept of Autism Spectrum Disorder Explain the history of Autism and how the concept…
COMMON EYE DISORDERS
AVAILABLECOMMON EYE DISORDERS
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you will be able to: Understand the overall structure of the eye Gain an in-depth analysis on common eye disorders Understand the common procedural…
COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR ALZHEIMER’S CLIENTS
AVAILABLECOMMUNICATING WITH YOUR ALZHEIMER’S CLIENTS
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you’ll be able to: Understand how you should communicate with clients with Alzheimer’s disease Understand how Alzheimer’s can affect their communication skills Know the…
MAINTAINING YOUR CLIENT’S DIGNITY
AVAILABLEMAINTAINING YOUR CLIENT’S DIGNITY
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you’ll be able to: Describe how your client’s dignity can be affected in a health care setting. Explain the A, B, C, D of…
MEDICATION ERROR PREVENTION
AVAILABLEMEDICATION ERROR PREVENTION
Learning Objectives: After reviewing this module, you will be able to: Know what a medication error is Acknowledge your frontline place in preventing medication errors Recognize how medication errors can…
FOOD PREPARATION & SAFETY
AVAILABLEFOOD PREPARATION & SAFETY
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you’ll be able to: Tell when a dish is safe to use in the microwave Know how to keep a pot from boiling over…
REPORTING AND DOCUMENTING CLIENT CARE
AVAILABLEREPORTING AND DOCUMENTING CLIENT CARE
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you’ll be able to: Understand the importance of proper documentation Know what you’re supposed to document Understand observations Know the rules that help you…
CULTURAL DIVERSITY
AVAILABLECULTURAL DIVERSITY
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you will be able to the following: Define the concept of culture and cultural diversity in health care Identify the purpose and importance of…
CARING FOR BED BOUND CLIENT
AVAILABLECARING FOR BED BOUND CLIENT
Learning Objectives: After reviewing this module, you will be able to: Make a daily assessment and identify Perform the preliminary process before beginning the skill of mouth care Know about…
ACTIVITIES FOR CLIENTS WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
AVAILABLEACTIVITIES FOR CLIENTS WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you’ll be able to: Know how to keep clients with Alzheimer’s disease active Understand how Alzheimer’s disease can affect a person Know how to…
PERFORMING MOUTH CARE
AVAILABLEPERFORMING MOUTH CARE
Learning Objectives: After reviewing this module, you will be able to: Make a daily assessment; identify risk factors and status of oral structures including voice and swallowing Perform the preliminary…
CARING QUALITIES OF A CNA
AVAILABLECARING QUALITIES OF A CNA
A client care module Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you’ll be able to: Compare the qualities of sympathy and empathy and explain why empathy is essential for a nursing…
UNDERSTANDING HEARING DISORDERS
AVAILABLEUNDERSTANDING HEARING DISORDERS
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you’ll be able to: Understand how to take care of a client with a hearing disorder Know about some common hearing disorders Know how…
RECOGNIZING AND MANAGING CATASTROPHIC REACTIONS
AVAILABLERECOGNIZING AND MANAGING CATASTROPHIC REACTIONS
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you’ll be able to: Describe what a catastrophic reaction is List at least 10 things that can cause a catastrophic reaction Develop a plan…
UNDERSTANDING BLEEDING DISORDERS
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Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you’ll be able to: Understand how bleeding disorders affect the human body Know the different type of bleeding disorders Know what causes bleeding disorders…
ACTIVITY FOR THE ELDERLY
AVAILABLEACTIVITY FOR THE ELDERLY
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you will be able to: Understand the importance of physical and social activity for seniors Effectively communicate while supervising seniors in carrying out different…
HANDLING INCONTINENCE OF THE BOWEL AND BLADDER
AVAILABLEHANDLING INCONTINENCE OF THE BOWEL AND BLADDER
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you will be able to: Understand what incontinence is Understand the different types of incontinence Identify the symptoms and causes of incontinence Learn how…
UNDERSTANDING SPECIAL COMMUNICATION NEEDS
AVAILABLEUNDERSTANDING SPECIAL COMMUNICATION NEEDS
Learning Objectives By the time you finish reading this module, you will be able to: Understand and list the factors considered critical for successful communication Study and understand the problems…
WORKING WITH NON-COMPLIANT CLIENTS
AVAILABLEWORKING WITH NON-COMPLIANT CLIENTS
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you’ll be able to: Know about patient rights Know what makes a client non-compliant Understand what the care plan is Know how to motivate…
DRESSING AND GROOMING
AVAILABLEDRESSING AND GROOMING
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you’ll be able to: Understand the benefits of dressing and grooming Know more about adaptive clothing and dressing aids Deal with personal care challenges…
PERFORMING SAFE TRANSFERS
AVAILABLEPERFORMING SAFE TRANSFERS
Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you’ll: Be familiar with transfer tools. Know the information you need to know to transfer your clients to their beds. Understand how mechanical lifts…

