Healthcare Core Essentials Training

Body Mechanic Basics

Get the right knowledge about body mechanics to protect yourself and patients during physical tasks. This course teaches the principles of proper posture and techniques to minimize the risk of injury when moving or lifting.

What's included:
Fundamentals of body alignment and posture
Techniques for safe lifting and moving
Strategies to prevent musculoskeletal injuries
Exercises for strengthening and flexibility

Choking Prevention Strategies

Equip yourself with life-saving skills to prevent choking incidents. This course provides healthcare providers with prevention strategies, early detection signs, and emergency response techniques for choking.

What's included:
Identification of choking hazards in healthcare settings
Steps to reduce the risk of choking in patients
Emergency procedures for choking incidents
Patient education for choking prevention

Delivering Compassionate End of Life Care

Deliver compassionate care at the final stages of life. This course covers the emotional, physical, and ethical considerations for providing support to patients and families during end-of-life care.

What's included:
Understanding the end-of-life care process
Pain management and symptom relief strategies
Navigating ethical dilemmas in end-of-life situations
Communication and emotional support for families

Fall Prevention Fundamentals

Minimize the risk of falls and foster a safe environment with this course. Designed for healthcare providers, you will learn assessment techniques, intervention strategies, and ways to create fall-prevention programs within your facility.

What's included:
Risk factors and assessment for potential falls
Strategies to implement fall-prevention measures
Training in the use of assistive devices
Creating a fall-prevention culture in healthcare settings

Fire Safety in Healthcare Settings

Ensure patient safety and meet regulatory standards with key fire safety practices. This course offers healthcare professionals knowledge on fire prevention, emergency procedures, and the use of firefighting equipment.

What's included:
Fire prevention techniques in healthcare facilities
Emergency response protocols and evacuation procedures
Proper use of fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment
Regular fire safety checks and drills

First Aid Essentials for Healthcare Providers

Be prepared for any emergency with essential first aid skills tailored for healthcare settings. This course trains staff in recognizing and responding to a range of medical emergencies to provide immediate care.

What's included:
Fundamental first aid procedures
Responding to common medical emergencies
CPR and AED usage
Building a first aid response team within your facility

Infection Control and Communicable Diseases

Control the spread of infections with evidence-based practices. This course dives into the protocols for preventing and controlling communicable diseases within healthcare environments.

What's included:
Best practices for infection control
Recognizing and managing communicable diseases
Isolation precautions and procedures
Outbreak response planning and implementation

Infection Prevention: The Power of Hand Washing

Uncover the critical role of hand hygiene in infection prevention. This course provides healthcare workers with comprehensive hand-washing techniques and the science behind infection control.

What's included:
Hand hygiene protocols and their effectiveness
The relationship between hand hygiene and infection rates
Hand-washing techniques and practices
Promoting a culture of infection prevention through hand hygiene

Safe Practices for Manual Patient Transfers

Learn the safe and effective methods for manual patient transfers. This course offers guidance on transferring techniques that protect both the healthcare provider and the patient.

What's included:
Techniques for safe manual patient transfers
Use of transfer aids and devices
Assessing patient mobility and transfer needs
Training and practice sessions for skill development

Memory Care Part 1: Understanding Cause & Effect

Explore the complexities of memory care with a focus on cause and effect. Gain insights into the causes of memory impairment and the resulting effects on care.

What's included:
Identifying causes of memory impairment
Understanding the effects on patient behavior and needs
Approaches to care that address specific memory issues
Techniques for creating a supportive environment for memory-impaired patients

Memory Care Part 2: Compassionate Caring Approaches

Learn advanced strategies for caring for individuals with memory impairment. This course emphasizes person-centered approaches that enhance the quality of life for patients.

What's included:
Person-centered care strategies
Communication techniques for memory care
Creating a positive and stimulating environment
Engaging patients in meaningful activities

Nutrition and Hydration in Healthcare

Understand the fundamentals of nutrition and hydration crucial for patient health. This course emphasizes the importance of nutritional care plans and hydration management in healthcare settings.

What's included:
Basics of nutrition and the importance of hydration
Assessing patient nutritional needs and risks
Developing and implementing care plans for nutrition and hydration
Monitoring and adjusting nutritional care as patient needs evolve

Preventing Patient Abuse

Safeguard the dignity and rights of patients, residents and clients with strategies to prevent abuse. Learn to recognize signs of potential abuse, report procedures, and promote a culture of respect and safety.

What's included:
Recognizing and responding to signs of abuse
Legal and ethical considerations in abuse prevention
Reporting procedures and documentation
Creating a zero-tolerance policy towards abuse in healthcare

Key Principles of Assisted Living

This course covers the core principles of assisted living, focusing on resident care, facility operations, and creating an environment that supports independence and quality of life.

What's included:
Overview of assisted living care philosophies
Operational standards and best practices
Strategies to support resident independence and well-being
Regulatory compliance and quality assurance measures

Privacy and Confidentiality in Healthcare

Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of patient information with this critical training. Healthcare professionals will understand legal requirements, best practices, and the impact of breaches on patient trust.

What's included:
Legal frameworks governing patient privacy
Best practices for maintaining confidentiality
Techniques to prevent unauthorized information disclosure
Managing and reporting privacy breaches

Promoting Continence in Healthcare

Enhance patient dignity and quality of life by understanding continence issues and promoting effective management strategies within healthcare settings.

What's included:
Understanding continence and associated healthcare challenges
Assessment and management of incontinence
Patient education and support strategies
Implementing continence promotion programs in care plans

Prioritizing Resident Safety

Prioritize resident safety with proven strategies to prevent accidents and injuries. This course trains healthcare workers in creating and maintaining a safe living environment for residents.

What's included:
Risk assessment and safety planning
Accident prevention strategies
Emergency preparedness and response
Promoting a culture of safety in resident care

Understanding Resident's Rights

Empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge to support and protect the rights of residents. This course details the legal rights of those in care and the responsibilities of care providers.

What's included:
Legal rights of residents in healthcare facilities
Ensuring respect and autonomy for residents
Advocacy and support for residents' rights
Navigating ethical dilemmas in resident care

Understanding the Use and Misuse of Restraints

Explore the sensitive topic of restraints in healthcare, focusing on ethical use, alternatives, and the goal of restraint-free care environments.

What's included:
Ethical considerations in the use of restraints
Alternatives to restraints and de-escalation techniques
Legal and regulatory guidelines
Promoting restraint-free care practices

Skin and Wound Care Practices

Delve into effective skin and wound care practices, understanding the healing process, and implementing best practices in wound management and prevention.

What's included:
Skin anatomy and the physiology of wound healing
Assessment and management of acute and chronic wounds
Prevention strategies and patient education
Collaborative care approaches for complex wound care

WHMIS for Healthcare: Managing Hazardous Materials

Navigate the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) in healthcare, ensuring the safe handling of chemicals and hazardous materials.

What's included:
WHMIS classification and labeling requirements
Safe handling and storage of hazardous materials
Spill response and waste disposal procedures
WHMIS training requirements for healthcare staff