This course package included the following learning materials:

Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias 

This course provides a comprehensive discussion of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias as we follow the story of Grace, a patient diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease who is being cared for by her daughter, Shelby. Tips for Managing Dementia Behaviors are taught in a realistic approach for home care and hospice situations. Promoting comfort and avoiding behavior triggers in patients diagnosed with these conditions is a key focus. Useful Tips for Effective Self Care are also applied for supporting not only loved ones caring for patients but also for use by home care and hospice professionals.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define Alzheimer's disease and how it may affect a person as they progress through the stages of the condition.
2. Identify at least 5 common triggers that may worsen behaviors in a patient diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.
3. Identify the Tips for Managing Dementia Behaviors to apply in everyday practice.
4. Describe at least 5 ways to promote comfort in a patient diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.
5. Discuss how to provide support to a loved one caring for a patient with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.
6. Identify the Tips for Effective Self Care.

1 hr 15 min course - 1.25 Nursing CE's

Accreditation Statement: Home Care Pulse is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Home Care Pulse is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17757.

This course package included the following learning materials:

Exploring Social Determinants of Health for Clinicians

This course shows the clinician how to identify modern social determinants of health as they relate to updated Healthy People 2030 Goals. Realistic examples and scenarios will allow clinicians to learn how to avoid implicit biases, reduce health inequities, and develop individualized, appropriate interventions for all patients. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Define the terms social determinants of health (SDOH) and healthy inequity.
2. Identify at least 5 common SDOH encountered in everyday patient practice.
3. Describe the 5 Healthy People 2030 priority areas related to SDOH and inequity reduction.
4. Explain how to avoid implicit bias by identifying stereotypes, performing self-reflection, and preventing discrimination based on SDOH.
5. Apply realistic patient care goals and individualized interventions related to the 5 Healthy People 2030 SDOH priority areas.

45 min course - 0.75 Nursing CE's

Caring for the LGBTQ+ Community (3-part course)

This course covers the health care challenges and specific health needs of the LGBTQ+ community. Learners will develop their skills in using correct terminology, appropriate assessment and communication practices, and creating an inclusive environment of care. The course provides ample opportunity to practice new skills in the many patient and client scenarios. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Define the terms social determinants of health (SDOH) and healthy inequity.
2. Identify at least 5 common SDOH encountered in everyday patient practice.
3. Describe the 5 Healthy People 2030 priority areas related to SDOH and inequity reduction.
4. Explain how to avoid implicit bias by identifying stereotypes, performing self-reflection, and preventing discrimination based on SDOH.
5. Apply realistic patient care goals and individualized interventions related to the 5 Healthy People 2030 SDOH priority areas.

1 hour 30 min course - 1.5 Nursing CE's

Meeting the Needs of the Aging LGBTQ+ Community (3-part course)

This course covers the unique needs of aging LGBTQ+ persons and best practices related to improving access to care, assessing care needs, and planning for care. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify prior life experiences that impact access to health care among aging LGBTQ+ persons.
2. List three ways clinicians can advocate for aging LGBTQ+ members struggling to access inclusive care.
3. Identify two risk factors that are often overlooked when accessing the needs of aging LGBTQ+ caregivers.
4. Distinguish between inclusive and equitable care and marginalizing care in patient care examples.

1-hour course - 1.0 Nursing CE's

Accreditation Statement: Home Care Pulse is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Home Care Pulse is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17757.

Conscious and Unconscious Bias

Learning Objectives:

1. Define conscious and unconscious bias as they relate to patient care scenarios.
2. Describe the use of the RESPECT model as it relates to daily patient practices.

15 min course