Self-paced in-service and continuing-education courses for certified nurse assistants and the whole care team — patient care, dementia, infection prevention, resident rights, safety and more. Every course awards a certificate of completion. Our California CNA continuing-education courses are approved by the California Department of Public Health (CE Provider NAC# 7385).
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A New Look at the Old - Sensory Impairment in Older Adults: Vision Loss
Prepares certified nurse assistants to recognize normal age-related vision changes and the four major eye diseases of older adults, understand how vi… |
Patient Care | 1 hr | |
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Airway Management
Recognize airway compromise, position residents safely, and act on respiratory emergencies — the CNA's role in keeping the airway open and clear. |
Patient Care | 1 hr | |
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Caring for the Hearing Impaired
Hearing loss is very common among the elderly and increases with age. By age 60-69, approximately 10-15% of adults experience hearing loss. By the 70… |
Patient Care | 53 min | |
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Congestive Heart Failure - Cause and Symptoms
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a progressive disorder in which damage to the heart causes weakening of the cardiovascular system. Contrary to its … |
Patient Care | 50 min | |
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Congestive Heart Failure - Treatment Goals
Congestive heart failure (CHF) means the heart is not functioning at peak efficiency. When the heart pumps less efficiently due to deterioration or d… |
Patient Care | 50 min | |
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Coronary Artery Disease - Causes and Symptoms
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a disease of the arteries that supply the heart with blood. It is the leading cause of death in the United States, a… |
Patient Care | 53 min | |
| Dialysis - Providing Care | Patient Care | 50 min | |
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ECG Interpretation - Junctional Rhythms and AV
A junctional rhythm is a dysrhythmia originating in the atrioventricular (AV) junctional tissue area. ECG changes are frequently the first warning si… |
Patient Care | 52 min | |
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ECG Interpretation - Mechanisms of Sinus Rhythm
Normal sinus rhythm originates from the sinoatrial (SA) node, the heart's primary pacemaker located in the right atrium. It fires at a rate of 60-100… |
Patient Care | 50 min | |
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Evaluation of the Patient Experiencing Chest Pain
Rapid assessment of chest pain is critical because it may indicate life-threatening conditions. Use the OPQRST mnemonic: Onset, Provocation/Palliatio… |
Patient Care | 53 min | |
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Examining Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a clot lodges in one or more branches of the pulmonary artery, blocking blood flow to the lungs. Embolisms rang… |
Patient Care | 50 min | |
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Geriatric Emergencies
When an elderly person experiences an acute medical crisis, they typically lack the functional reserves to draw upon that younger adults have. Quick … |
Patient Care | 50 min | |
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How Illnesses Present in the Elderly
As people age, changes at the cellular level affect how the body functions. Over a lifetime, cells must reproduce to keep the body going. After appro… |
Patient Care | 53 min | |
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Natural Age: Changes in Hearing
Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, is the gradual loss of hearing that occurs in most people as they age. It affects approximately one-third o… |
Patient Care | 50 min | |
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Natural Age: Changes in Vision
Vision changes are among the most common age-related conditions affecting older adults. By age 65, one in three adults has some form of vision-reduci… |
Patient Care | 50 min | |
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Non-Cardiac Chest Pain
Approximately 6 million people are admitted to hospitals each year complaining of chest pain. In about 20% of these cases, heart problems are the cau… |
Patient Care | 50 min | |
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OSHA Safety Orientation in Healthcare
Orientation in-service: OSHA Safety Orientation in Healthcare. Watch the video, review the material, then pass the post-test. |
Patient Care | 36 min | |
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Parkinson's Disease - Symptoms and Diagnosis
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects movement. It develops when nerve cells (neurons) in a specific… |
Patient Care | 53 min | |
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Parkinson's Disease - Treatment and Care
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra of the brain… |
Patient Care | 53 min | |
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Perineal Care for the Incontinent Patient
Perineal care (also called peri-care) is the washing of the genital and anal areas. It is a fundamental part of personal hygiene and is especially im… |
Patient Care | 1 hr | |
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PICCs - Indications, Care & Complication
A PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) is a long catheter (20-65 cm) inserted through a peripheral vein with the tip positioned in the centr… |
Patient Care | 53 min | |
| Practices, Beliefs & Traditions | Patient Care | 50 min | |
| Resident on Resident Assault or Altercations | Patient Care | 53 min | |
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Rheumatoid Arthritis - Symptoms and Diagnosis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease primarily affecting the joints. Unlike osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear), RA involve… |
Patient Care | 50 min | |
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Rheumatoid Arthritis - Treatment and Management
Treatment goals include reducing inflammation, relieving pain, preventing or slowing joint damage, preserving function, and improving quality of life… |
Patient Care | 50 min |
