Oregon In-Home Caregiver Initial Training

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. This course engages learners in learning about Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, how Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain, and conditions and diseases that may cause irreversible dementia. Information about the conditions and disorders that may mimic the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and the characteristics and stages of dementia related diseases is presented.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with the care of persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. This course engages the learner in considering behavior as the language of dementia, offers strategies for interpreting behavior as communication, and provides a problem-solving approach to addressing behavioral expressions of distress, including pain.

The purpose of this course is to discuss the importance of maintaining activities for people living with dementia. Strategies for creating and implementing activities are discussed. Different activity ideas are explored along with choices as they relate to the stage of disease a resident maybe in. The correlation between activities and agitation is discussed along with tips for managing escalating behavior during activities.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with the care of people living with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders. Functional levels related to the stages of disease are discussed. Strategies for maximizing independence and active engagement in activities of daily living are discussed. Alternative communication methods that a resident may use to indicate his or her needs and how to identify and address those needs are discussed. Signs and symptoms of pain a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia are reviewed. The risk of and strategies to prevent dehydration and malnutrition are provided.

The purpose of this course is to review terms used when providing a medication service to those with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Common terms are reviewed along with basic medication concepts. The difference between side effect and an adverse drug reaction is discussed. The learner is engaged in reviewing medications typically used in treating the symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s with their associated risks and benefits. Alternatives to medication use and gradual dose reduction is presented.

Get over 100 hours of online continuing education including self-paced courses and regular webinars for one low price. Take as many courses as you want for an entire year. All courses approved by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards, and California Department of Social Services.

Oregon Adult Foster Care (APD)

Oregon Adult Foster Care (DD)

Oregon Assisted Living Initial Training

Oregon Assisted Living Medication Management

Oregon Pre-Service Orientation

Oregon Assisted Living Memory Care Community Pre-Service Training for All Other Staff

Oregon Assisted Living Memory Care Community Required Training for All Other Staff

Oregon Adult Foster Care (AMH)

Oregon Assisted Living Memory Care Community Pre-Service Training for Caregivers

Oregon Assisted Living Memory Care Community Required Training for Caregivers

The OSHA Training Kit from Care and Compliance Group provides you with practical training materials and DVDs that make it easy to conduct OSHA staff training in your Assisted Living or Residential Care Community. Regardless of which state your community is located all organizations must comply with OSHA regulations. This kit is the ideal start to reducing staff injury and staying in compliance.

The Oregon Direct Care Staff Training Kit from Care and Compliance Group provides you with practical training materials and DVDs that make it easy to conduct direct care staff orientation training in your Residential Care or Assisted Living Community.