Self-Study Inservices for Home Health Aides, Nursing Assistants and Unlicensed Caregivers

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Do you have trouble finding time to develop, schedule, and provide effective home health aide, nursing assistant and unlicensed caregiver inservices?

If you answered “YES,” then we have the most time-efficient, cost-effective solution for you… Since 1999, EduServ, Inc. has been providing proven and effective self-study inservices for home health aides, nursing assistants and unlicensed caregivers.

EFFECTIVE INSERVICE TRAINING DOESN'T GET ANY EASIER THAN THIS: 1. Assign the reading material; 2. Provide the open-book test; and 3. Review the test results with the student.

Within minutes, you’ll be able to provide hours of quality inservice training to as many staff members as you like for a low one-time price. Most importantly, you won’t have to interrupt client care. With our self-study courses, you avoid the inconvenience and unnecessary cost of preparing, scheduling and rescheduling face-to-face inservices. The stress-free and flexible features of self-study inservices allow staff to study at their own pace. And, best of all, our self-study inservices meet Medicare regulations and accreditation standards.

Each self-study inservice is reusable, which means your entire staff can earn 4 hours of continuing education/ course for a low, one-time fee of $39.99. HURRY! This sale ends July 1, 2009.

Each 4-hour inservice below consists of course objectives, course outline, reading material (course narrative content), testing supplies (pre- and post-tests complete with answer keys), and a certificate of completion template.

Please read the INSTRUCTIONS before ordering.

TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT SELF-STUDY COURSES FOR YOUR HOME HEALTH AIDES, NURSING ASSISTANTS OR UNLICENSED CAREGIVERS VIA THIS WEBSITE (PDF FORMAT), PLEASE READ AND PRINT THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS: This QUICK, EASY, and SECURE process allows you immediate access to your courses. Remember to download your courses from this website at the time of your credit card order. (Please read the instructions to the right if you would like to receive your courses via E-mail or first-class mail.) Read all of the information on the pages presented during the order and download process. Make sure the credit card information (your name, mailing address, etc.) corresponds with the information the credit card vendor has on record.  Remember to download and save your courses to your computer. If you have any questions or experience any difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact us.  A customer service representative will be happy to help you. Review the course subjects and click “[Add to Cart]” to start your order. (See below.)

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TO RECEIVE SELF-STUDY COURSES FOR YOUR HOME HEALTH AIDES, NURSING ASSISTANTS OR UNLICENSED CAREGIVERS VIA E-MAIL OR FIRST-CLASS MAIL (HARD COPY), PLEASE READ AND PRINT THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS: Please read steps 2 — 6 before you print the Order Form. Follow the instructions on the Order Form. Mail the Order Form with your check or money order to: EduServ, Inc. P.O. Box 5098 Dearborn, MI 48128 EduServ, Inc. cannot accept credit card payments for courses sent via E-mail or first-class mail. (Please see instructions to the left if you would like to purchase courses with your credit card. Courses purchased with your credit card must be downloaded from the EduServ, Inc. website.)  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.  A customer service representative will be happy to help you.  Review the course subjects (see below) and click here to print the Order Form. We will send your course(s) the day your order arrives if received before 3 pm EST, M — F. Otherwise, we will send your order the next business day.

We are here to help you! If you have questions about your order, please contact us at info@eduservinc.com, 888.243.2241 (toll-free outside of Michigan) or 313.562.3708 (10:30 am to 4:30 pm EST, M – F, excluding holidays).

[Self-Study Inservices]

BODY MECHANICS
CAREGIVER-CLIENT COMMUNICATION
CARING FOR THE ELDERLY
DEPRESSION AND THE OLDER ADULT
PRESSURE ULCERS
THE FACTS ABOUT HEPATITIS
TUBERCULOSIS: A CAREGIVER’S GUIDE
WHAT EVERY CAREGIVER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

BODY MECHANICS

Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Define body mechanics;
   
   
2. Understand how the body’s center of gravity relates to body
   mechanics;
   
   
3. List the functions of the spinal column;
   
   
4. Understand how proper posture can prevent back injury;
   
   
5. Demonstrate proper techniques for lifting, sitting, standing;
   and stooping;
   
   
6. Identify five causes of back strain; and
   
   
7. Describe techniques for moving people who have impaired mobility.

4 hours $39.99

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CAREGIVER-CLIENT COMMUNICATION

Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Define communication;
   
   
2. List three forms of communication;
   
   
3. Describe the components of functional communication;
   
   
4. Differentiate between therapeutic and non-therapeutic
   communication;
   
   
5. Recognize communication barriers used by self and others; and
   
   
6. Identify ways to improve one's own communication skills.

4 hours $39.99

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CARING FOR THE ELDERLY

Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Identify changes of the body that affect mobility;
   
   
2. List methods of promoting independence in older adults
   experiencing impaired mobility;
   
   
3. Identify who is at risk for falls;
   
   
4. Explain normal changes in vision that occur with aging;
   
   
5. Define the three types of hearing loss experienced by older
   adults;
   
   
6. Explain two reasons why loss of smell is dangerous;
   
   
7. Discuss the body temperature maintenance difficulties
   experienced by the elderly;
   
   
8. Explain the difference between acute and persistent
   incontinence;
   
   
9. Identify ways to manage incontinence;
   
   
10. Describe three types of cognitive changes associated with
    advanced age;
    
    
11. Define insomnia in functional terms; and
    
    
12. List interventions to promote rest and sleep.

4 hours $39.99

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DEPRESSION AND THE OLDER ADULT

Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Define clinical depression;
   
   
2. List the causes of clinical depression;
   
   
3. Describe the differences between clinical depression and transient
   sadness;
   
   
4. Recognize five early signs of depression;
   
   
5. Name three methods of treatment for depression; and
   
   
6. Describe the special care needs of the depressed client.

4 hours $39.99

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PRESSURE ULCERS

Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Identify the structures of skin;
   
   
2. Discuss the functions of the skin;
   
   
3. Explain how damage to the skin can negatively impact an individual;
   
   
4. Describe the appearance of the four stages of pressure ulcers;
   
   
5. List the risk factors associated with the development of pressure ulcers;
   
   
6. Identify the methods for reducing or eliminating the risk factors associated with pressure ulcer development; and
   
   
7. Define early interventions for prevention of impaired skin integrity.

4 hours $39.99

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THE FACTS ABOUT HEPATITIS

Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe the primary route of transmission for each form of hepatitis;
   
   
2. Identify the signs and symptoms associated with hepatitis infection;
   
   
3. Discuss strategies of prevention against hepatitis viruses;
   
   
4. Explain the complications associated with hepatitis infection;
   
   
5. List risk factors for developing hepatitis; and
   
   
6. Verbalize the benefits of the hepatitis vaccines.

4 hours $39.99

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TUBERCULOSIS: A CAREGIVER’S GUIDE

Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Explain the primary reasons for the resurgence of tuberculosis;
   
   
2. Discuss the pathological process of tuberculosis;
   
   
3. Recognize signs and symptoms of tuberculosis;
   
   
4. Describe the primary route for the transmission of tuberculosis;
   
   
5. Discuss specific populations susceptible to contracting tuberculosis;
   
   
6. Explain the methods for prevention and containment of
   tuberculosis recommended by the Centers for Disease Control
   (CDC); and
   
   
7. State the methods of tuberculosis infection control and exposure
   management recommended by the Occupational Safety and
   Health Administration (OSHA).

4 hours $39.99

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WHAT EVERY CAREGIVER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Define Alzheimer’s disease;
   
   
2. Discuss how Alzheimer’s disease affects a person’s ability to perform daily tasks;
   
   
3. Distinguish among the three phases of Alzheimer’s disease;
   
   
4. Explain the importance of reality orientation;
   
   
5. Identify the purpose of validation therapy;
   
   
6. Recognize common therapeutic approaches for managing the behavioral problems associated with Alzheimer’s disease;
   
   
7. Define aggression; and
   
   
8. List strategies for decreasing aggression during bathing.

4 hours $39.99

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Home Health Aide, Nursing Assistant and Unlicensed Caregiver Course Information and Policies: A registered nurse developed each Eduserv, Inc. self-study course. Maintenance of records and evidence of training is the responsibility of the purchaser. No exchanges or refunds on downloaded, e-mailed, or opened course packages. Fees are refunded less processing and shipping on unopened course package returned within 10 days of shipment. All orders are considered complete unless contacted within 10 days of shipment. All orders processed Monday – Friday, excluding holidays. All returned checks to this merchant are subject to an automatic debit from the check writer’s account including a maximum returned check fee as permitted by law. Availability and prices are subject to change after July 1, 2009. For complete training requirement information, contact your licensing board or credentialing agency.

Copyright: Self-study in-services are copyrighted. For your convenience, an in-service may be copied for use within the physical location (business entity) stated on the Order Form or during the online ordering process. Any other copying or distribution is strictly prohibited. Reproduction of EduServ, Inc. copyrighted courses is not permitted for any other one entity (name of purchasing business and physical address) than that stated on the Order Form or during the online ordering process. Sharing the materials with other entities is strictly prohibited. You are responsible for collection fees, court costs and reasonable attorney fees to enforce the course policies.