Every year, thousands of older adults fall and hurt themselves. Falls are one of the main causes of injury, and loss of independence in people ages 65 and older. There are many reasons older people fall. They may lose their footing when stepping off a stairway, or getting up from a chair. Or they may …
This course provides a basic overview of human trafficking. The course will attempt to provide Health Care Workers a glimpse of the lives of human trafficking victims, including physical, psychological, social, and sexual abuse that human trafficking victims experience and the types of control tactics perpetrators use. As of 2012, all 50 states have enacted …
What are HIV and AIDS? After taking this course you will understand that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS. HIV attacks the immune system by destroying CD4 positive (CD4+) T cells, a type of white blood cell that is vital to fighting off infection. The destruction of these cells leaves …
Instead of condemning people, try to understand them. Try to figure out why they do what they do. That’s a lot more profitable and intriguing than criticism; and it breeds sympathy, tolerance and kindness. Criticism is futile because it puts a person on the defensive and usually makes him strive to justify himself. It’s dangerous …
SUMMARY Changing from negative to positive thinking isn’t always easy, especially if you have a difficult time with change. Do you know what most people’s number one challenge is when it comes to making positive personal changes? It’s their feelings! They want to change, but they don’t know how to get past their emotions. But …
In this course you will learn about symptom management of the HIV-infected adolescent and/or adult. Nurses assess the symptoms and provide a diagnosis. Goals of intervention and health teachings are established for each symptom. Finally an evaluation is made of the interventions and their ability to bring relief to the adolescent and/or adult.
This course provides insight into the many issues surrounding caring for and meeting the needs of the terminally ill patient and their family.Topics include: telling a patient s/he is terminally ill, helping the dying patient in accepting the end of life, communicating with those who can’t verbalize their needs, and addressing the ethical concerns regarding …
This course will teach you how to manage your time by learning how to balance your life. It goes beyond the traditional “how-to-be-more-efficient” time management by emphasizing effectiveness instead of efficiency. This new approach will empower you to define what is truly important; to accomplish worthwhile goals; and to lead a rich, rewarding and balanced …
This course acts as a guide to understanding the special needs of the dying and those who care for them. From diagnosis through the final hours, it will help you keep the lines of communication open, get the help you need, and create the peaceful end we all hope for.
This course provides insight into the many issues surrounding caring for and meeting the needs of the terminally ill patient and their family. Topics include: telling a patient s/he is terminally ill, helping the dying patient in accepting the end of life, communicating with those who can’t verbalize their needs, and addressing the ethical concerns …
