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How do you access the OASIS Training Series?
If you currently have access to RCTCLEARN’s OASIS Training Series, the 60-minute OASIS E Webinar is available NOW in your library of courses on RCTCLEARN.NET. Simply login to your RCTCLEARN account at https://rctclearn.net/main. (Please note you will continue to have access to the OASIS D1 Training Series until the end of the year).
If you are a new or past customer and do not currently have access to RCTCLEARN’s OASIS Training Series, please visit our website at https://rctclearn.net/oasis to order your OASIS Training Series Package. New and returning OASIS Training Series clients will receive access to the OASIS D1 Training Series and 60-minute Webinar after payment is made.
COMING SOON: OASIS E Training Series
RCTCLEARN is in the process of preparing the new OASIS E Training Series which will be released in December. Current OASIS Training clients will automatically receive access to the updated modules upon their release. OASIS clients will continue to have access to the OASIS D1 modules until December 31st, 2022 when they are retired.
New course release: When to Refer to Rehabilitation Services in Home Care
Description
This course is designed to assist the nurse in understanding when to refer to rehabilitation services in home care. Further, it will explain the Medicare requirements for initiating home care therapy services. Examples are provided to help the nurse establish the differences between physical, occupational, and speech therapy services and patient impairments that may render referral to one or all therapy disciplines.
NEW COURSE: Successful Transitions to and from Home Care
This course is designed to help health care providers understand the process for successful transitions to/from home care, to/from skilled nursing facilities, and to/from outpatient therapy for home care clients. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on what they are learning through case scenarios.
Rochester Community and Technical College – Business and Workforce Education has been granted Approved Provider Status with Distinction by the Wisconsin Nurses Association (WNA) Continuing Education Approval Program (CEAP) for the second time. Approval with Distinction recognizes approved provider units that demonstrate exemplary adherence to ANCC accreditation program criteria.
In addition, RCTC-BWE achieved 100% compliance with ANCC criteria on the 3 submitted sample activities, which is a rare occurrence according to Mary Kay Scheller, WNA Nurse Peer Review Leader.
RCTCLEARN is pleased to announce the release of the following online courses:
- Medicare Fundamentals for Home Care – Part 1
- Medicare Fundamentals for Home Care – Part 2
Please note-these courses will replace Medicare 101 for Home Care Professionals. Medicare 101 for Home Care Professionals will be removed on Wednesday, April 15th 2020 at 11:59PM Central Time.
RCTCLEARN is pleased to announce the release of the following updated Therapy Courses:
Introduction to Home Care for Therapists
replaces current course Introduction to Home Care for Physical and Occupational Therapists
Documentation in Home Care for Therapists
replaces current course Documentation in Home Care
Introduction to Home Care for Therapy Assistants
replaces current course Introduction to Home Care for PTAs and COTA
AVAILABLE TODAY: OASIS D Training Series
RCTCLEARN’s OASIS D-Integrating Data Collection into Patient Care Training Series is now available. The series consists of 10 comprehensive Online Modules as well as a 90 minute OASIS D Webinar that provides an update on the things you NEED to know now about the quickly approaching changes.
How do you access the OASIS D Training Series?
- If you currently have access to RCTCLEARN’s OASIS Training Series, the 10 module OASIS D Training Series along with the 90 minute OASIS D Webinar are available NOW in your library of courses on RCTCLEARN.NET. Simply login to your RCTCLEARN account at https://rctclearn.net/main. (Please note you will continue to have access to the OASIS C2 Training Series until the end of the year).
- If you are a new or past customer and do not currently have access to RCTCLEARN’s OASIS Training Series, please visit our website at https://rctclearn.net/oasis to order your OASIS D Training Series Package. New and returning OASIS Training Series clients will receive access to the OASIS D Training Series and 90 minute Webinar after payment is made.
RCTCLEARN is pleased to announce the release of the following course (please share with your members and staff).
Improving Healthcare Team Communication for Aides
Course Outcome:
Increased knowledge of the skills necessary for clear, concise, accurate and respectful communication as part of the healthcare team as evidenced by obtaining 70% or higher on the final exam.
Course Description:
Effective workplace interactions are key to providing quality patient care. At the core of workplace interactions is clear, concise, accurate, and respectful communication. During this workshop, participants will learn how various communication styles and the role of active listening impact information delivery and interpretation. In addition, participants will practice applying these components to common tools and interactions in the workplace with the goal of continuously improving teamwork and patient care.
Course Delivery:
This is a self-paced course with knowledge check quizzes after each lesson. These non-graded quizzes allow you to check your understanding of the lesson objectives before proceeding to the next lesson. After the final lesson you will be required to take the final exam. You must score 70% or higher to pass the course and obtain a certificate of completion.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
- Explain the role of communication in maintaining respectful team dynamics and quality patient care.
- Identify the components that make up effective communication.
- Apply effective communication components to healthcare team interactions.
Target Audience:
This course is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of direct caregivers such as aides in home care and skilled nursing facilities. This course may also be appropriate for personal care workers/aides as well.
Contact Hour(s):
1.0 contact hour(s) based on 60-minute contact hour
The estimated time for completion for this activity is 1.0 hour(s).
RCTCLEARN is pleased to announce the release of the following course (please share with your members and staff).
Dementia: Challenging Behaviors
Description
Challenging behavior is a term used to describe disruptive behaviors that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate in normal day-to-day activities. Challenging behaviors can also impact the caregiver’s ability to provide effective care for the individual.
This course will assist the aide in recognizing behaviors frequently seen in individuals with dementia, the significance of these actions as well as common triggers or activing events. Communication and care methods to help decrease or avoid these behaviors will also be discussed.
Objectives
- Define challenging behaviors in relation to dementia
- Identify commonly seen behaviors associated with dementia, their significance and common activating events/agents
- Explain the ABC's of behavior
- Outline communication and care strategies that can help avoid or decrease challenging behaviors
Contact Time
1.5 contact hour(s) Contact Hour(s) based on 60 minute
Intended Audience
This course is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of direct caregivers such as aides in home care and skilled nursing facilities. This course may also be appropriate for personal care workers/aides as well.
RCTCLEARN is pleased to announce the release of the following course (please share with your members and staff).
Care of the Individual Receiving Enteral Nutrition
Description
In the past, aides in home care and long-term care have had limited exposure to individuals receiving enteral nutrition, commonly referred to as tube feedings. However, this is changing rapidly with the increase in the level of care needed for individuals in home care and/or skilled nursing facilities. Aides in these settings need knowledge of current enteral nutrition care guidelines to meet these changing needs.
This module provides aides with knowledge of current evidence-based care for individuals receiving enteral nutrition. Aides will have the opportunity to learn about how the gastrointestinal system relates to different feeding tubes as well as nutritional formulas and supplies. In addition, current evidence-based care techniques and observation skills necessary for providing effective care for individuals receiving enteral nutrition will be discussed.
Objectives
- Explain the difference between enteral nutrition and normal digestive process
- Describe when enteral nutrition can be used as well as not used
- Recognize different types of tubes, formula and equipment associated with enteral nutrition
- List common enteral feeding complications and possible causes
- Identify observations requiring prompt report to the nurse
- State care and support the aide can provide related to enteral nutrition issues
Contact Time
1 contact hour(s) based on 60 minute contact hour