Self-Care Guide for the Paraprofessional
This course addresses the signs of suffering during a tragedy, how to use proper self-care techniques to combat stress and compassion fatigue, and other related topics. Along with resources for more information and help, it suggests methods to deal with challenges and build resilience. Long shifts, competing obligations, and seeing or hearing about challenging patient […]
Boundary Risks for Behavioral Health Paraprofessionals Training
The following course will educate healthcare providers on the various boundary risks that could happen in a behavioral healthcare setting. In therapeutic settings, the doctor-patient relationship is based on the principles of beneficence, autonomy, nonmaleficence, and compassion as well as fiduciary partnership. Also, there are several elements that can contribute to boundary risks leading to […]
Assessment and Treatment of Depressive Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Depressive disorders can have long-term effects on children’s and teenagers’ mental and physical health functioning, including an increased risk of suicide. The following course is designed to educate healthcare professionals (HCP) on how to identify behaviors associated with these disorders, prevention, and treatment plans. Despite having access to a variety of non-pharmacological, pharmacological, and combination […]
Supporting Healthy Interpersonal Relationships for Individuals with I/DDs
The following course outlines how healthcare providers can support healthy interpersonal relationships with patients who have an intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD). The term “developmental disabilities” refers to a collection of conditions caused by impairments in the physical, cognitive, linguistic, or behavioral domains. One or more developmental impairments or other developmental delays affect about one […]
Trauma-Informed Care of Children and Young Adults Training
Trauma-informed care approaches shift the focus from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” by doing the following: Understanding the impact of trauma on society as a whole and possible rehabilitation routes. Knowing how to spot the indications of trauma in specific clients, families, and staff. Incorporating knowledge of trauma into practices, policies, […]
Supporting Individuals with Acquired or Traumatic Brain Injuries
The following course will discuss various brain injuries and how to support these individuals in your practice. An Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is a brain injury that occurs after birth and results in any combination of focal and widespread central nervous system dysfunction, both immediate and/or delayed at the brain stem level and above. Additionally, […]
Positive Behavioral Supports Training
Psychological services must include a variety of behavioral support services that encourage the development of adaptive, pro-social behaviors, enhance rehabilitation, and assist in reducing the incidence of behaviors that hinder recovery and community integration. What You’ll Learn Overview of behavioral support services Milieu and individual behavioral support services Handling requests for consultation Consultation and feedback […]
Dysphagia and Food Safety Training
Dysphagia is the medical term when someone has difficulty swallowing. While some may struggle to swallow specific foods or drinks, others are completely unable to swallow. This makes eating challenging. Additionally, it might be challenging to consume enough calories and fluids to maintain your body’s needs. Anyone can have a swallowing difficulty, although elderly individuals […]
Nursing Rights of Medication Administration
Nurses play an important and unique role in medicine administration. They are typically the last person to check before administering the prescription that it was prescribed and dispensed properly. Additionally, instruction on the “five rights” or “five R’s” of drug administration—a guide to clinical medication administration and maintaining patient safety—is a requirement during nursing education. […]
The New DEA Opioid Requirement Combatting the Opioid Crisis
The opioid crisis has been a significant public health concern, and as frontline healthcare providers, dentists play a crucial role in addressing this issue. Recognizing the need for enhanced knowledge and awareness, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has implemented a new requirement for dentists to complete an 8-hour continuing education (CE) course on opioids. This […]
Balanced Healthcare Modality Important for Patient Well-being
Telehealth has revolutionized healthcare delivery, offering patients the convenience of virtual visits from the comfort of their homes. While the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of telehealth, its benefits extend beyond crisis response. However, a recent study from Epic Systems Corp. highlights the importance of maintaining balanced care between telehealth visits and in-person appointments for […]
Impacts of Healthcare Working Conditions
The demanding nature of the healthcare profession, combined with numerous occupational hazards, exposes them to significant risks. Ensuring safe working conditions for healthcare workers is paramount not only for their own health and well-being but also for the quality of patient care. An increase in provider well-being correlates to improved patient care. Protecting Healthcare Workers […]