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This training provides an overview of incident reporting guidelines, requirements, and the importance of documentation. It includes information about the new Incident Report Form from DDD. Participants will learn the basics about incident categories and levels.

Como proveedor de atención, es importante comprender la importancia de mantener la salud de la piel de su miembro para prevenir complicaciones como úlceras por presión, infecciones y otras lesiones cutáneas. En este curso, cubriremos los conceptos básicos de la anatomía de la piel, los factores de riesgo que hacen que una persona tenga un mayor riesgo de lesiones en la piel, así como las estrategias de prevención para mantener la integridad de la piel.

este curso está diseñado para brindarle una comprensión general de la inteligencia emocional y cómo se aplica a la prestación de cuidados. Al final de este curso, usted podrá: definir la inteligencia emocional, explicar por qué la inteligencia emocional es una habilidad importante, describir cómo la inteligencia emocional lo afecta a usted (como cuidador) y a sus clientes, e identificar las formas en que puede trabajar para mejorar sus habilidades de inteligencia emocional.    

Este curso proporciona información sobre el hospicio y la filosofía detrás de él. También cubriremos qué servicios se brindan generalmente, cuidados paliativos, alivio del dolor sin medicamentos, atención al final de la vida y cómo cuidarse a sí mismo como cuidador.

NEW! This course is designed to give you a look at a few of the foundations of the Division of Developmental Disabilities, as well as an overview of each qualifying disability category.   At the end of this session, you will be able to: •             Describe person centered approaches and social role valorization •             Define and identify eligibility for DDD services •             Discriminate between the 4 qualifying disability categories  

 This course provides information about hospice and the philosophy behind it.  We will also cover what services are generally provided, palliative care, non-drug pain relief, end of life care, and how to care of yourself as the caregiver.

This course introduces participants to the four division-eligible developmental disabilities including Autism/Autism spectrum disorder, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disabilities, and "At Risk" categories. This course meets the Arizona ADH requirements for Intro to the Four Developmental Disabilities.

The need to communicate with our fellow human beings is necessary.  But good communication can be tricky. Communicating well involves understanding the fundamental skills of effective communication and some practice.  Effective communication in healthcare and human services settings increases client satisfaction, client safety, team satisfaction and lowers malpractice risk. In this course, Danny Silk, MSW will teach you how to be an effective communicator and encourage you to think of communication as more than an attempt to be right or in control. When we seek to understand, we change the dynamic from fear and anxiety to connection and unity.

NEW!! This course discusses the rights of medication administration, how the provider can assist with medication administration and medication reminders. It also covers the following topics: oxygen therapy, colostomy care, g-tube feeding, and Do Not Resuscitate Orders (DNR).

Este curso tiene como objetivo brindarle una inmersión profunda en la calidad de vida de los adultos diagnosticados con trastorno del espectro autista. Discutiremos estrategias basadas en evidencia para ayudar a esta población a lograr una mejor calidad de vida a través de enfoques integrales, centrados en la persona y multidisciplinarios, al mismo tiempo que destacamos la sensibilidad cultural, las consideraciones éticas y los derechos legales.

En este curso, discutiremos la nutrición básica y los seis nutrientes esenciales que son importantes para el cuerpo. Analizaremos las pautas de Mi Plato del USDA y cómo ayudar a los miembros a satisfacer sus necesidades de nutrición e hidratación.

DCW: Aging and Physical Disabilities   DCW: Aging and Physical Disabilities AHCCCS has instituted training and testing requirements for Direct Care Workers (DCW) who provide direct care services (Attendant Care, Personal Care and Homemaker) to Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) members residing in their own home. Beginning October 1, 2012, all AHCCCS provider agencies of direct care services must utilize DCWs who have passed the required competency tests within 90 days of hire unless otherwise exempt from the training and testing requirements (e.g. Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Certified Nurse Aide). The testing records are portable or transferable from one employer to another. DCWs do not have to pass the tests again unless they have experienced a lapse from working in the direct care field for a minimum of two years. ALL CHAPTERS FOR MODULE TWO (Aging and Physical Disabilities) ARE REQUIRED BEFORE TAKING THE CHALLENGE TEST and meets the requirements for Level 2 DD.  In order to receive your certification of completion, you must also take and pass the written exam and skills.   DCW Aging and Physical Disabilities Topics Major Organ System  Behavioral and Emotional Conditions  Personal Care Transfers and Positioning Activity Planning Dementia-specific Care Grief and End of Life Basic Caregiver Skills