By the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand your role as a caregiver.
• Describe caregiver job responsibilities.
• List qualities of an ideal caregiver.

By the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the importance of having Resident Bill of Rights in assisted living facilities.
• Describe the Rights of Residents living in assisted living facilities and give examples of how to protect them.
• Define Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation and list examples of each.
• List examples of mandatory reportable incidents.
• Describe the Guidelines for reporting incidents to HHSC.

By the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Define the term “infection control”.
• Describe the chain of infection and how breaking one of the links in the chain can prevent the spread of infection.
• Explain why the elderly are at higher risks for infection and identify signs of infection.
• Discuss the importance of adhering to assisted living facilities infection control policy and procedures.
• Describe standard precaution and explain some of the guidelines.
• List strategies for handling equipment, linen and clothing.
• Explain how and when to properly wash hands while caring for residents in assisted living facilities.
• Describe transmission-based precautions and explain some of the guidelines.
• Explain how to properly apply and remove PPE.

By the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Discuss the importance of privacy and confidentiality in assisted living facilities.
• Describe the HIPAA privacy rule.
• Explain how HIPAA affects residents and staff in assisted living facilities.
• Explain how standardized authorization forms benefit the facility.
• List strategies for protecting resident’s privacy.
• Identify and explain three types of confidentiality breeches.
• List ways to protect confidentiality in assisted living facilities.
• Identify when confidential information may need to be released.
• Identify conditions when facility managers should be notified.

This module is presented in two parts. By the completion of portion 1 of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Describe the eight core functions of an assisted living facility disaster plan
• Discuss the importance of an annual review and disaster plan training.
• Explain how to debrief after a disaster.
• Discuss guidelines for specific disastrous events. 

By the completion of portion 2 of this course, the learner will be able to:

• List examples of medical emergencies.
• State the primary goal for managing a medical emergency.
• State the normal values of vital signs.
• Describe how to measure vital signs.
• Discuss general measures for responding to medical emergencies.
• List guidelines for responding to choking, fainting, seizures, shock, bleeding, poisoning and burns.



By the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Discuss the importance of following safety procedures in assisted living facilities.
• Discuss common causes and contributing factors of falls and traumatic injuries.
• Identify risk factors contributing to poor prognosis or death from falls.
• Recognize safety hazards and describe how to maintain environmental safety in assisted living facilities.
• Report concerns or use of electrical items as it pertains to resident safety.
• Describe basic electrical safety controls and practices in the work environment.
• State safety precautions to take when using ladders in and outside facilities.
• Describe how to properly store items in assisted living facilities.
• Identify measures to prevent work related hazards.

By the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Discuss common defense mechanisms. 
• Review common mental health conditions.
• Discuss the characteristics of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.
• List strategies to communicate and assist with ADLS in clients with dementia and mental illness.
• Discuss techniques to handle aggressive behavior and reducing the need for restraints.
• List guidelines for using restraints and explain how to prevent complications.
• List alternatives to using restraints.

By the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• State the benefits of using proper body mechanics and alignment.
• List some examples of good body mechanic techniques.
• Demonstrate skill in safely moving a client in a bed; and transferring a client to a wheelchair.

By the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Discuss the importance of good nutrition.
• Discuss the importance of following the guidelines for safe food handling.
• Describe different prescribed diets.
• Lists ways to promote appetites.
• Describe how to feed eternal nutrition clients or clients diagnosed with dysphagia.

By the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Define stroke and describe the different types.
• List the most common signs and symptoms of stroke.
• Explain the importance of a quick response time.
• List some modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors.
• Define TIA, and explain its importance.
• List some caregiver duties for stroke survivors.

By the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:



• Discuss the importance of understanding diabetes and diabetic complications.
• Describe the two types of Diabetes.
• List symptoms of Diabetes.
• Explain the risk factors for Type 1 and 2 Diabetes.
• Discuss the complications of Diabetes.
• List and explain caregiver interventions for diabetic residents.

By the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

·        Describe the cardiovascular system.

·        Describe how blood flows through the heart.

·        Discuss common signs/symptoms and treatment of Congestive Heart failure, Myocardial infarction, Peripheral Vascular Disease and Hypertension.

·        Identify techniques to caring for residents with cardiovascular disorders.

By the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Describe the respiratory system and list its functions.
• Define terms used to describe respiratory symptoms.
• Identify and describe some common respiratory disorders.
• Describe oxygen therapy and the benefits of its use.
• List diagnosis that may require oxygen therapy.
• List and describe examples of oxygen sources and delivery devices.
• State guidelines for using oxygen tanks and oxygen concentrators.
• Describe the care of the resident receiving oxygen.
• Explain how to maintain a safe environment for residents receiving oxygen.

By the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

·        Discuss the resident’s rights.

·        Discuss how judgments and labels can affect resident care.

·        Discuss the five elements of emotional intelligence.

·        Describe how to manage and acknowledge feelings.

·        List strategies for caring for residents with aggressive behaviors.

·        Discuss possible triggers for aggressive behaviors.

·        Describe the importance of setting limits.

·        Discuss how past experiences can contribute to behavioral responses.

·        List and describe safe approaches and defense techniques when caring for aggressive clients.