Abuse and Neglect for Health Care Paraprofessionals

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.

Advanced Principles of Infection Control for Paraprofessionals

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.

Basic Infection Control for the Paraprofessional

A team of professionals, para-professionals, and volunteers comprise the unique team of support available to the hospice patient and their families. It is important for all team members to have a clear understanding of hospice care. This course is an entry-level module for those interested in learning more about hospice, defining the roles of the team members, and understanding the services available to the hospice patient and family.

Cardiovascular System Review for Health Care Paraprofessionals

The cardiovascular system is vital to the health and well being of all people. The heart and blood vessels that make up the cardiovascular system deliver blood and other material within the body. Even though treatment for cardiovascular disease has improved over the years, it is still the number one cause of death in the United States. This course will help you better understand the effect of the aging process on the cardiovascular system, as well as your role in the care of older persons with cardiovascular disease.

Diabetic Care for Health Care Paraprofessionals

According the American Diabetes Association, diabetes is the seventh-leading cause of death, and approximately half of all diabetes cases occur in people older than 55 years of age. This course will help you better understand Diabetes Mellitus, the effect of the aging process on the disease, and your role in the care of older persons with diabetes.

Hearing for Health Care Paraprofessionals

In this course, you will appreciate the major role hearing plays in a person's everyday life.

HIPAA Regulations: Confidentiality and the Law

The rules have changed. Because of new regulations, every person who works with patients - from front-line bedside workers, to billing clerks and secretaries, to CEOs - will be held to a higher standard of accountability for keeping confidential information private.

More than ever, before it is critical for all health care workers to receive information to reduce the risk and vulnerabilities associated with patient data security and privacy. The rules are significantly more far-reaching than any confidentiality rules to date, covering not only electronic medical records, but also paper records and oral communications. They also require patients' written consent for even routine disclosure of information.

With criminal and civil penalties for improperly using or disclosing medical information, the stakes are high. It is critical that every employee, even those with access to limited patient information, become familiar with confidentiality requirements.

Respiratory System Review for Health Care Paraprofessionals

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, we breathe nearly 25,000 times and inhale more than 10,000 liters of air during a normal day.* The importance of a properly functioning respiratory system is obvious. So also is the need to recognize when the respiratory system is not working well. This course is designed to inform the paraprofessional caregiver of the normal and abnormal symptoms and diseases associated with the respiratory system.
*The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

Skin and Wound Care for Health Care Paraprofessionals

The skin and its components are called the integumentary system. It is an important protective barrier. Any abnormal opening in the skin, such as a wound, an injury, or sore area may result in the need for costly (financial, emotional, and physical) corrective action. This program is designed to review the integumentary system in its normal, healthy state and to examine some of the common health problems associated with skin problems. Additionally, various treatments for skin problems will be identified.

Vision for Health Care Paraprofessionals

In this course, you will gain a better understanding of the problems that affect vision, as well as learn things you can do to provide good care to persons with vision problems.