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This is a pre-test only for the "Improving Accuracy in ICD-10-CM Coding for Home Health Care" course. The pre-test is designed for individuals who have been through ICD-10 training that wish to gauge their understanding of the changes implemented with ICD-10 CM codes as well as their ability to accurately apply them. The pre-test may also be used by home care agencies to evaluate coders understanding of ICD-10. PLEASE NOTE: There are no contact hours awarded for this pre-test.
For individuals that prefer to review the changes implemented with ICD-10-CM or practice application of the codes before testing their knowledge, please skip this pre-test and proceed directly to the ÂImproving Accuracy in ICD-10 CM Coding class. (Show Less)
This is a pre-test only for the "Improving Accuracy in ICD-10-CM Coding for Home Health Care" course. The pre-test is designed for individuals who have been through ICD-10 training that wish to gauge their understanding of the changes implemented with ICD-10 CM codes as well as their ability to accu... (Show More)
Contact Hours: 0.0 Course Code: HD_QT Packages: Medical Coding
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Each year, millions of adults and children in the United States are abused and neglected. Many of them are severely assaulted, and thousands are killed. Others are intimidated, isolated, humiliated, and controlled by their abuser. Recognizing the signs of abuse, neglect, and vulnerability and then knowing where and how to report it is an important step to preventing further injury. (Show Less)
Each year, millions of adults and children in the United States are abused and neglected. Many of them are severely assaulted, and thousands are killed. Others are intimidated, isolated, humiliated, and controlled by their abuser. Recognizing the signs of abuse, neglect, and vulnerability and then k... (Show More)
Contact Hours: 1.6 Course Code: NAAN Packages: Paraprofessional Health
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Each year, millions of adults and children in the United States are abused and neglected. Many of them are severely assaulted, and thousands are killed. Others are intimidated, isolated, humiliated, and controlled by their abuser. Recognizing the signs of abuse, neglect, and vulnerability and then knowing where and how to report it is an important step to preventing further injury. (Show Less)
Each year, millions of adults and children in the United States are abused and neglected. Many of them are severely assaulted, and thousands are killed. Others are intimidated, isolated, humiliated, and controlled by their abuser. Recognizing the signs of abuse, neglect, and vulnerability and then k... (Show More)
Contact Hours: 1.6 Course Code: RNAN Packages: Professional Health
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Preventing and controlling infections is a primary concern for health care workers. Learning infection control principles and common sense work habits is important to meet the goal of controlling infections. New medical devices and procedures add an additional challenge to applying good infection control habits. This course is designed to provide the paraprofessionals with a review of standard infection control practices and procedures as well as more advanced information on various commonly seen diseases. (Show Less)
Preventing and controlling infections is a primary concern for health care workers. Learning infection control principles and common sense work habits is important to meet the goal of controlling infections. New medical devices and procedures add an additional challenge to applying good infection co... (Show More)
Contact Hours: 1.6 Course Code: NAICA Packages: Paraprofessional Health
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Understanding human diseases is critical when working in health care whether at the bedside or in office roles such as billing or coding. With the change to ICD10 CM coding, knowledge of human diseases is even more important for each team member. This knowledge ensures accurate data collection which can reduce the number of declined reimbursements.
This course provides an overview of the general mechanisms of disease, diagnosis and treatment. (Show Less)
Understanding human diseases is critical when working in health care whether at the bedside or in office roles such as billing or coding. With the change to ICD10 CM coding, knowledge of human diseases is even more important for each team member. This knowledge ensures accurate data collection whi... (Show More)
Contact Hours: 1.0 Course Code: HD_AA Packages: Medical Coding
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Anxiety disorders in older adults are often missed or misdiagnosed even though they are more prevalent than dementia and major depressive. Ongoing anxiety can decrease the quality of life of older adults as well as impact the morbidity and mortality of those affected.
Recognizing an anxiety disorder in an elderly person poses challenges due to the physical and mental changes in aging that can mask or impede its discovery. This class is designed to increase your knowledge of anxiety, its signs and symptoms as well as methods to address and treat anxiety and anxiety disorders in your client. Timely detection and implementation of appropriate, evidence-based treatment options can have a positive impact on the older adultÂs quality of life, helping them cope more effectively or overcome their anxiety. (Show Less)
Anxiety disorders in older adults are often missed or misdiagnosed even though they are more prevalent than dementia and major depressive. Ongoing anxiety can decrease the quality of life of older adults as well as impact the morbidity and mortality of those affected.
Recognizing an anxiety disord... (Show More)
Contact Hours: 1.0 Course Code: RNAX Packages: Professional Health
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Dementia is a global term used to describe a group of symptoms caused by changes in the brain. This module is designed to provide an entry level overview of the different types of dementia and common symptoms seen with the different types of illnesses. Approaches to dementia care as well as specific techniques for working with patients with dementia will be presented.
This course is part of the Home Health Aide/Nursing Assistant Training library designed for agency or education institution use as an educational aid and resource in conjunction with hands-on instruction in a lab and or clinical setting supervised by a nurse educator. The agency or education institution is responsible for ensuring the learner has attained the knowledge and care skills, according to their state's requirements, before providing care to a client. (Show Less)
Dementia is a global term used to describe a group of symptoms caused by changes in the brain. This module is designed to provide an entry level overview of the different types of dementia and common symptoms seen with the different types of illnesses. Approaches to dementia care as well as specifi... (Show More)
Contact Hours: 1.6 Course Code: HHDC Packages: Home Health
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Difficult behaviors or challenging behaviors are terms used to describe disruptive behavior. Any patient may display difficult behaviors, regardless of his or her physical or mental health. However, such terms are typically used to describe patients who demonstrate the behaviors on a somewhat regular basis as opposed to an occasional outburst.
This program provides an introduction to the different types of difficult or challenging behaviors, potential causes for the behavior, and methods to cope with, reduce or prevent the incidence of these behaviors when working with any patient.
This course is part of the Home Health Aide/Nursing Assistant Training library designed for agency or education institution use as an educational aid and resource in conjunction with hands-on instruction in a lab and or clinical setting supervised by a nurse educator. The agency or education institution is responsible for ensuring the learner has attained the knowledge and care skills, according to their state's requirements, before providing care to a client. (Show Less)
Difficult behaviors or challenging behaviors are terms used to describe disruptive behavior. Any patient may display difficult behaviors, regardless of his or her physical or mental health. However, such terms are typically used to describe patients who demonstrate the behaviors on a somewhat regul... (Show More)
Contact Hours: 2.5 Course Code: HHDB Packages: Home Health
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This session is designed as an entry-level course for paraprofessionals to gain knowledge and develop skills for the care and support of patients with mental illness or disabilities. Information on general mental health, stress, and coping mechanisms will be presented as well as specific mental illnesses and disabilities. Special care considerations will also be discussed.
This course is part of the Home Health Aide/Nursing Assistant Training library designed for agency or education institution use as an educational aid and resource in conjunction with hands-on instruction in a lab and or clinical setting supervised by a nurse educator. The agency or education institution is responsible for ensuring the learner has attained the knowledge and care skills, according to their state's requirements, before providing care to a client. (Show Less)
This session is designed as an entry-level course for paraprofessionals to gain knowledge and develop skills for the care and support of patients with mental illness or disabilities. Information on general mental health, stress, and coping mechanisms will be presented as well as specific mental ill... (Show More)
Contact Hours: 0.8 Course Code: HHMI Packages: Home Health
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This course will present information on basic body mechanics, benefits of exercise, effects of immobility, and basic principles of rehabilitation. Appropriate, effective skills for activity and exercise will be presented.
This course is part of the Home Health Aide/Nursing Assistant Training library designed for agency or education institution use as an educational aid and resource in conjunction with hands-on instruction in a lab and or clinical setting supervised by a nurse educator. The agency or education institution is responsible for ensuring the learner has attained the knowledge and care skills, according to their stateÂs requirements, before providing care to a client. (Show Less)
This course will present information on basic body mechanics, benefits of exercise, effects of immobility, and basic principles of rehabilitation. Appropriate, effective skills for activity and exercise will be presented.
This course is part of the Home Health Aide/Nursing Assistant Training library... (Show More)
Contact Hours: 2.5 Course Code: HHAE Packages: Home Health
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Activities of Daily Living (ADLÂs) are activities that adults do every day to carry out their lives. These include bathing, dressing, grooming, going to the bathroom, walking, eating and other basic activities. The vast majority of ADLÂs are provided by the paraprofessional in most health care settings. Because of this responsibility, it is important as caregivers to have a solid understanding of the appropriate techniques in providing personal care. The Personal Care Workers also needs to be able to correctly demonstrate the proper skills necessary to provide personal care.
This course will present information on basic body mechanics, benefits of exercise, effects of immobility, and basic principles of rehabilitation. Appropriate, effective skills for activity and exercise will be presented. (Show Less)
Activities of Daily Living (ADLÂs) are activities that adults do every day to carry out their lives. These include bathing, dressing, grooming, going to the bathroom, walking, eating and other basic activities. The vast majority of ADLÂs are provided by the paraprofessional in most health ca... (Show More)
Contact Hours: 2.5 Course Code: PCW_AA Packages: Personal Care Worker Health
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Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are activities that adults do every day to carry out their lives. These include bathing, dressing, grooming, going to the bathroom, walking, eating and other basic activities. The vast majority of ADLs are provided by the paraprofessional in most health care settings. Because of this responsibility, it is important as caregivers to have a solid understanding of the appropriate techniques in providing personal care. The Personal Care Workers also needs to be able to correctly demonstrate the proper skills necessary to provide personal care. In addition to ADLs, it is important that the caregiver understand and practice the goals of proper skin care and the preventive measures necessary to avoid pressure ulcers. (Show Less)
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are activities that adults do every day to carry out their lives. These include bathing, dressing, grooming, going to the bathroom, walking, eating and other basic activities. The vast majority of ADLs are provided by the paraprofessional in most health care setting... (Show More)
Contact Hours: 4.4 Course Code: PCW_AB Packages: Personal Care Worker Health
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Elimination is the body's way of removing digestive and body chemical waste products and harmful substances referred to as toxins. The process of elimination is critical for the body to operate at its best. This course will examine the different routes of elimination, the wastes created and the Personal Care Worker role in providing support to the client for the elimination process. (Show Less)
Elimination is the body's way of removing digestive and body chemical waste products and harmful substances referred to as toxins. The process of elimination is critical for the body to operate at its best. This course will examine the different routes of elimination, the wastes created and the Pe... (Show More)
Contact Hours: 3.3 Course Code: PCW_AE Packages: Personal Care Worker Health
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This course will present information on basic nutrition, factors affecting nutrition, common types of diets, the importance of fluid balance, and meal preparation. Appropriate, effective skills for feeding a client and measuring intake will also be presented.
Contact Hours: 3.3 Course Code: PCW_AN Packages: Personal Care Worker Health
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This course will provide information on the basic goals and principles of rehabilitation and restorative care. The benefits of exercise will also be explored. The proper procedure for passive range of motion of the shoulder and elbow as well as the hip and knee will also be presented.
This course is part of the Home Health Aide Training library designed for agency use as an educational aid and resource in conjunction with hands-on instruction in a lab and or clinical setting supervised by a nurse educator. The agency is responsible for ensuring the learner has attained the knowledge and care skills, according to their stateâs requirements, before providing care to a client. (Show Less)
This course will provide information on the basic goals and principles of rehabilitation and restorative care. The benefits of exercise will also be explored. The proper procedure for passive range of motion of the shoulder and elbow as well as the hip and knee will also be presented.
This course... (Show More)
Contact Hours: 1.0 Course Code: HA_PCE Packages: Home Health
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Blood pressure plays an important role in the health of each person. Knowing the facts about blood pressure and the proper procedure for measuring a blood pressure is important in order to provide proper care for the patient. This session is designed as an entry-level course for paraprofessionals learning about blood pressure.
This course is part of the Home Health Aide/Nursing Assistant Training library designed for agency or education institution use as an educational aid and resource in conjunction with hands-on instruction in a lab and or clinical setting supervised by a nurse educator. The agency or education institution is responsible for ensuring the learner has attained the knowledge and care skills, according to their state's requirements, before providing care to a client. (Show Less)
Blood pressure plays an important role in the health of each person. Knowing the facts about blood pressure and the proper procedure for measuring a blood pressure is important in order to provide proper care for the patient. This session is designed as an entry-level course for paraprofessionals le... (Show More)
Contact Hours: 2.0 Course Code: HHBP Packages: Home Health
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Preventing and controlling infections is a primary concern for health care workers. Learning about infection control and common sense work habits is important to meet the goal of controlling infections. This session is designed as an entry-level course for paraprofessionals learning about infection control. Common infectious diseases and protective practices associated with the diseases are discussed. (Show Less)
Preventing and controlling infections is a primary concern for health care workers. Learning about infection control and common sense work habits is important to meet the goal of controlling infections. This session is designed as an entry-level course for paraprofessionals learning about infection ... (Show More)
Contact Hours: 1.3 Course Code: NAIP Packages: Paraprofessional Healthcare Continuing Education
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This course is designed to train the paraprofessional in the skills of taking a pulse and respiration. A specific step-by-step procedure is included.
This course is part of the Home Health Aide/Nursing Assistant Training library designed for agency or education institution use as an educational aid and resource in conjunction with hands-on instruction in a lab and or clinical setting supervised by a nurse educator. The agency or education institution is responsible for ensuring the learner has attained the knowledge and care skills, according to their state's requirements, before providing care to a client. (Show Less)
This course is designed to train the paraprofessional in the skills of taking a pulse and respiration. A specific step-by-step procedure is included.
This course is part of the Home Health Aide/Nursing Assistant Training library designed for agency or education institution use as an educational aid ... (Show More)
Contact Hours: 0.6 Course Code: HHPR Packages: Home Health
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This course is designed to train the paraprofessional in the skills of taking a temperature. Specific step-by-step procedures for each method are included.
This course is part of the Home Health Aide/Nursing Assistant Training library designed for agency or education institution use as an educational aid and resource in conjunction with hands-on instruction in a lab and or clinical setting supervised by a nurse educator. The agency or education institution is responsible for ensuring the learner has attained the knowledge and care skills, according to their state's requirements, before providing care to a client. (Show Less)
This course is designed to train the paraprofessional in the skills of taking a temperature. Specific step-by-step procedures for each method are included.
This course is part of the Home Health Aide/Nursing Assistant Training library designed for agency or education institution use as an education... (Show More)
Contact Hours: 1.9 Course Code: HHTM Packages: Home Health
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This course is designed to train the paraprofessional in the skills of measuring weight and height. Specific step-by-step procedures for each are included.
This course is part of the Home Health Aide/Nursing Assistant Training library designed for agency or education institution use as an educational aid and resource in conjunction with hands-on instruction in a lab and or clinical setting supervised by a nurse educator. The agency or education institution is responsible for ensuring the learner has attained the knowledge and care skills, according to their state's requirements, before providing care to a client. (Show Less)
This course is designed to train the paraprofessional in the skills of measuring weight and height. Specific step-by-step procedures for each are included.
This course is part of the Home Health Aide/Nursing Assistant Training library designed for agency or education institution use as an education... (Show More)
Contact Hours: 0.3 Course Code: HHWH Packages: Home Health
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