CareAcademy Core: 60 State-Approved Classes
Introduction to Caregiving
- What Does It Mean To Be A Professional Caregiver?
- Clients’ Rights, HIPAA & Elder Abuse Prevention
- Observation, Reporting & Documentation: Part 1
- Observation, Reporting & Documentation: Part 2
- Observation, Reporting & Documentation: Part 3
- Vital Signs: Part 1
- Vital Signs: Part 2
Emergency & Safety
- Emergency Procedures
- Safety Precautions & Falls Prevention: Part 1
- Safety Precautions & Falls Prevention: Part 2
Assisting with Daily Living
- Assisting with Personal Care Through ADLs
- Assisting with Bathing
- Assisting with Elimination Needs
- Assisting with Oral Hygiene
Assisting with Living Independently
- Assisting with Independent Living Through IADLs
- Overview of Transfers & Mobility Equipment
- Assisting with Range of Motion Exercises
- Assisting with Activities & Recreational Therapy at Home
Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias
- Introduction to Dementia Care
- Communicating with a Person with Dementia
- End of Life Dementia Care
- Managing Agitation & Aggression in Dementia
- Safety in Dementia
- Parkinson’s Disease Dementia
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The Science of Dementia
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Person-Centered Care for Older Adults Living with Dementia
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Clients’ Rights and Abuse Prevention for Older Adults Living with Dementia
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Assisting Older Adults Living with Dementia with ADLs
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Assisting an Older Adult Living with Dementia with Bathing
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Assisting Older Adults Living with Dementia with Grooming
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Assisting Older Adults Living with Dementia with Dressing
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Assisting Older Adults Living with Dementia with Oral Hygiene
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Assisting an Older Adult Living with Dementia with Toileting
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Assisting an Older Adult Living with Dementia with Eating
Caregiver Self-Care
- Coping Skills for Caregivers
- Improving Caregiver Empathy
- Managing Job-Related Stress
Communication & Professionalism
- Professionalism: Communication, Problem Solving & Cultural Competency
- Communicating with Older Adults
- Time Management & Organization Skills
- Hiring & Communicating with Caregivers
- Sexual Harassment Prevention
- Working with an Aging Population
Nutrition and Meal Preparation
- Overview of Nutrition & Food Preparation
- Modifying Diets to Assist with Difficulty Chewing
Mental Health
- Overview of Depression Care
- Overview of Anxiety Care
- Overview of Mental Illness Care
Managing Specific Health Conditions
- Overview of Cancer Care
- Overview of Heart Disease Care
- Overview of Parkinson’s Disease Care
- Overview of Diabetes Mellitus Care
- Overview of End of Life Care
- Overview of Care After Hospital Discharge
- Overview of Care After a Stroke
- Overview of Intellectual Disability Care
- Gastrointestinal Issues: Heartburn, Constipation & Diarrhea
- Obesity & Weight Management
- Overview of Arthritis Care
- Advanced Heart Disease Care
- Overview of HIV/AIDS
- Non-Drug Pain Management
- Assisting with Medication Self-Administration: Part 1
- Assisting with Medication Self-Administration: Part 2
- Managing Breathing Difficulties
- Overview of Skin Care & Wound Prevention
- Managing Respiratory Diseases
- Overview of Body Systems
- Medication Administration Basics
Infection Control
- Maintaining a Clean & Healthy Environment (Infection Control)
- Personal Protective Equipment for Home Care
- Overview of COVID-19
Home Management
- Light Housekeeping Techniques