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 Caring for the Bed Bound Patient – Essential Skills $99.00
Anyone who has spent days in bed knows how uncomfortable it can be. Daily activities that were once taken for granted are no longer possible. In this program you will learn how to make the experience more pleasant for you and the person confined to bed. You will also learn the essential skills required when caring for someone on bed rest and how to perform the procedures correctly.
The topics covered are:
· Proper posture and body mechanics
· Recognition and prevention of pressure ulcers
· Bed rest positions
· Moving and positioning someone in bed
· Hoyer lift use
· Bedpan use
· Making an occupied bed
· Elasticized stockings
· Active range of motion exercises
Caring for the Wheelchair Bound Patient $99.00
Learn the proper transfers:
·From a bed to a wheelchair
·In and out of a vehicle
·From a wheelchair to a tub bench
·Out of a lounge chair
·From a wheelchair to a commode
You will also learn how to:
·Load a wheelchair safely into a car
·Maneuver ramps and curbs
Controlling Infection $99.00
In this program you will learn what causes infection, how germs are spread, and
what you can do to maintain healthy home care conditions for yourself and the care recipient.
Topics include:
·Germs and how they are spread
·The importance of hand hygiene
·Using Personal Protective Equipment
·Bloodborne pathogens
·Disposal of hazardous wastes
·Personal hygiene
·Housecleaning and laundry procedures
·Signs and symptoms of an infection
Safe Medication Management $99.00
When used properly, medications play an important role in patient care in the patient's quality of life.
Topics include:
·Safe Medication Practices
·Adverse reactions
·Proper use of over the counter (OTC) drugs
·Drugs in the elderly
·Proper drug dtorage
·How to prevent medication errors
Reducing the Risk of Falls $99.00
Learn what can you do to reduce the risk of falls to yourself and the person you are caring for, and at the same time encourage independence.
Topics include:
·The physical and emotional effects of the fall
·The goals of fall prevention
·Proper Use of Over the Counter (OTC) Drugs
·Wheelchairs and walkers
·Medications and falls
·Emergency alarm systems
·What to do when the patient is no longer safe at home
How to Communicate with Aphasia Patients $99.00
This program teaches the importance of communication and defines aphasia and its effects. Learn techniques developed by speech-language pathologists and others in the field of communication and speech disorders.
Interviews with family members, people with aphasia, a communication expert and a speech-language pathologist are featured, providing information about the challenges aphasia presents and how to meet them successfully.
Topics include:
·The physical and emotional effects of the fall
·The goals of fall prevention
·Proper Use of Over the Counter (OTC) Drugs
·Wheelchairs and walkers
·Medications and falls
·Emergency alarm systems
·What to do when the patient is no longer safe at home
Caring & Communicating with the Early to Mid Stage Alzheimer's Patient $99.00
This program defines Alzheimer's Disease and its effects and teaches communication techniques that can bring a higher quality of life both to the person who has Alzheimer's and to the caregiver
Topics include:
·Repetitive questions
·Doing chores
·Aggressive behavior
·Answering difficult questions
·Use of language and other forms of communication
Caring & Communicating with the Mid to Late State Alzheimer's Patient $99.00
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can be very challenging. As the disease progresses, different areas of the brain are affected. People with mid to late stage Alzheimer’s may have difficulty expressing their needs in words, may be less able to reason and may be unaware of what is socially appropriate. This program explores some typical issues that occur in the mid to late stages of Alzheimer’s disease. It will help you to find solutions that can be applied to your own caregiving situation.
Topics include:
·Physiological and behavioral changes that occur in mid to late stages
·Core principles in Alzheimer’s care
·Activities
·Tolerance levels
·Naps
·Balancing the day
·Repetitive calling out
·Sexuality and intimacy
·Pain management
·Incontinence and toileting
·Flexibility and humor: keys to caregiver well being
How to Develop Cultural Competencies $99.00
This program teaches cultural awareness and competence, both individually and within health care organizations. Topics include family, personal space, eye contact, touch, gestures, verbal communication style, time orientation, and beliefs about medicine, illness and health. Interviews with experts in the field provide further insight into the impact of culture on health care. Ideal for training home care and hospital staff.
Communicating With Someone Who Has Hearing Loss $99.00
Topics include:
·Importance of communication
·The causes of hearing loss
·Symptoms of sensorineural hearing loss
·Audiologist evaluation
·Effective communication techniques
·Communication techniques outside the home
·Listening
·Hearing aids
·Assistive listening devices
·Resources
Abuse & Neglect in Elder Care $99.00
This program defines the complexities of elder abuse and presents signs and symptoms for each form of abuse. Contributing factors for elder abuse are also covered, such as:
·Ageism
·History of family violence
·Alcohol and drug abuse
·Mental illness
·Caregiver stress
·Financial stress
After viewing this program, the professional or family caregiver will understand how to identify the various forms of elder abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional/psychological, and financial abuse, as well as neglect and abandonment. Interviews with experts on elder abuse provide additional information about this important national concern and what you can do to prevent it.
Routine Personal Care $99.00
All of us develop our own routines for bathing, brushing teeth and caring for our bodies early in life. These habits give us a sense of wellbeing, security and comfort. Allowing someone else to provide care may be stressful. It is important to provide personal care in a way that honors an individual's preferences and dignity.
After viewing this program, you will understand the principles behind personal care and how to perform those procedures safely and respectfully. Appropriate for home health agencies, hospices, community service agencies and others that train professional and family caregivers
Topics Include:
·Proper use of correct body mechanics
·Infection control
·Correct handwashing
·Privacy and modesty issues
·Promoting independence
·Oral hygiene
·Denture care
·Bed bath
·Dressing
·Nail care
·Laundry
·Shaving
·Shampooing hair in bed
Maintaining Caregiver Wellness $99.00
This video provides tools and resources to help caregivers transform stress and maintain wellness.
Topics Include:
·The importance of maintaining wellness
·Acknowledging and defusing difficult emotions
·Goal-setting and action plans
·Simple, effective exercises for relaxation and renewal
·Activities that foster self-esteem and well-being
·The role of respite
Measuring Vital Signs $99.00
Vital signs, which include temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pain, provide valuable information about an individual's health. This program teaches care providers the skills and techniques necessary to take and record vital signs accurately. The program emphasizes accuracy as the doctor or nurse rely upon this information to evaluate and make decisions about a person's condition and treatment.
Topics Include:
·Use of a flow sheet
·Methods for taking body temperature
·Types of thermometers
·Methods for taking the pulse
·Use of a stethoscope
·Measuring respiration
·Taking blood pressure
·Pain scales
·Measuring weight
Using a Mechanical Lift in Patient Care $99.00
A mechanical lifting device is most commonly used to move those who are unable to stand on their own or whose weight makes it unsafe to move or lift them manually.
In this program, an ergonomics specialist and occupational therapist, demonstrates a step-by-step procedure for moving someone from bed to wheelchair using a mechanical lift. He addresses safety concerns at each stage of the procedure
Topics Include:
·Parts of a mechanical lift
·Addressing patients' fear
·Sling placement
·Two-person mechanical lift transfer
·One-person mechanical lift transfer
·Safety measures
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