Available Courses

CE - Critical Thinking 101
Critical thinking is an active, purposeful, organized, outcome-directed cognitive process used to carefully examine our thinking and the thinking of others. Critical thinking is crucial to managing the flow of information that is part of everyday life in long-term care. This course covers the basic concepts involved with critical thinking.

CE - Critical Thinking: Implications for Long Term Care Leadership
Critical thinking consists of the mental process of analyzing or evaluating information, particularly statements or propositions that people have offered as true. Critical thinking involves a set of cognitive or “thinking” skills and an intellectual commitment to using the information gained to inform and direct behavior. This course covers the critical thinking process and describes the relevance, benefits and practical ways to apply critical thinking to the long term care environment.

CE - F 520: Quality Assurance and Assessment
QAA stands for quality assessment and assurance. It encompasses all managerial, administrative, clinical, and environmental services and helps keep systems functioning satisfactorily and consistently. This course covers the components of the QAA process, as well as ways to comply with QAA regulatory requirements.

CE - Introduction to Profit and Loss Statement Analysis
Administrators in the senior care profession must understand and be able to analyze a profit and loss statement to better manage the financial operations of a facility. The purpose of this program is to help Administrators better understand and analyze a profit and loss statement. Administrators will also learn how to analyze revenue and expenses as reported.

CE - Preventing Adverse Medication Events
Like people of other ages, older adults take medications when they are needed, both over-the-counter and prescription drugs. As people age, the need for medication increases, especially to treat long-term medical problems. This increase in medications leads to an increased risk for adverse medication events.

CE - Preventing Burns and Scalds
2.4 million burn injuries are reported each year in the united states. That means a burn emergency is occurring every 13 seconds. Are you prepared to respond to your next burn injury? Do you know how to prevent it from happening?

CE - Preventing Choking and Aspiration
As people age, they often have a greater need for caregiver assistance, especially at mealtime. In addition, the risk of injury or death from choking and aspiration increases.

CE - Preventing Elder Abuse
People of all ages are dependent on others for care. As people age, the need for care increases and the risk of abuse also increases.

CE - Preventing Falls
Like people of other ages, older adults participate in a variety of activities. Many of these activities involve hazards that may contribute to a fall.

CE - Preventing Foodborne Illness
Foodborne illness, commonly known as food poisoning, is a significant problem for people of all ages. Older people living independently may have problems with food storage, food handling, and food preparation, which increase their risk of foodborne illness. People living in long-term care facilities are also at increased risk for this problem.

CE - Preventing Infectious Diseases
People of all ages contract infectious diseases. As people age, there is an increased risk of developing an infection. Because older adults are more susceptible to infections and less able to fight them off, the risk of death is greater.

CE - Preventing Malnutrition
People of all ages have important nutritional needs. Throughout the day, they select foods that they like, or that they can afford. As people age, however, their nutritional needs change and the risk of malnutrition increases.

CE - Preventing Problem Use of Alcohol
Many adults of all ages consume alcoholic beverages. Most people consume these beverages moderately or occasionally and in a responsible manner. But, as people age, the risk of problems associated with the use of alcohol increases.

CE - Preventing Suicide
People of all ages experience adverse life events, changes, and losses. In each situation, they respond in ways unique to their own personalities and coping styles. Among older adults, there is an increased risk of developing depression. When people become depressed, their risk of suicide increases.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get started?
Please click on the Register for Courses Now button to register and select courses to purchase and take online.

Are The Courses Accredited?
All courses available in this system are accredited for administrator continuing education through the National Association of Boards of Long Term Care Administrators.

Who keeps my records and how long will my records be kept?
Your records will be stored online for 5 years. Simply contact your state association or return to this website and log-in to view your completed courses and print your certificate.

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