Course Library

Thousands of continuing-education and in-service courses for healthcare teams — CNAs, LVNs, RNs and all staff — each awarding verifiable CE credit, with more added continually.

Course	Category	Duration
Mobility & Restorative
You Hold the Power - The Facets of Restorative	Mobility & Restorative	1.4 Hr.
You Hold the Power - What is Restorative Care? Restorative care is an approach that helps residents maintain or improve their highest level of function and independence. Unlike rehabilitation (whi…	Mobility & Restorative	50 min
Nutrition & Dietary
A New Look at the Old - Older Adults and Hydration	Nutrition & Dietary	53 min
Dysphagia - Etiology and Identification What is Dysphagia? Dysphagia is a medical term used to describe difficulty or discomfort with swallowing foods, liquids, or medication. It is not a d…	Nutrition & Dietary	53 min
Dysphagia Diet and Safe Feeding Practices Dysphagia is a term used to describe difficulty or discomfort in swallowing foods, liquids, and/or medications. When a speech language pathologist di…	Nutrition & Dietary	53 min
Malnourished or at Risk - Nutrition and the Elderly Malnutrition is a significant and often underrecognized problem among older adults, particularly those in long-term care settings. It refers to a sta…	Nutrition & Dietary	1.4 Hr.
Nutritional Needs for the Patient with Renal Failure To understand the nutritional needs of patients with renal failure, it is essential to first understand normal kidney function. The kidneys are two b…	Nutrition & Dietary	53 min
Quality for your Residents - Prevalence of Dehydration Dehydration prevention is one of the most impactful areas where Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) can make a direct difference in resident outcomes…	Nutrition & Dietary	53 min
Quality Indicators 15 - Prevalence of Dehydration Quality Indicator 15 (QI-15) measures the prevalence of dehydration among residents in long-term care facilities. This indicator is part of the feder…	Nutrition & Dietary	53 min
Mental & Behavioral Health
Making Conflict Positive Conflict is a natural and inevitable part of any workplace, especially in healthcare where high-stress situations, diverse personalities, and complex…	Mental & Behavioral Health	50 min
Mental Health Issues and Elders Nearly 20% of people aged 55 and older experience mental health disorders that are not part of normal aging. Normal age-related changes include diffi…	Mental & Behavioral Health	50 min
Signs & Symptoms of Depression in the Elderly Depression in the elderly is a widespread and serious public health concern. Of the nearly 35 million Americans age 65 and older, an estimated 2 mill…	Mental & Behavioral Health	53 min
Zapping Conflict In the Healthcare Workplace (Part 2) Beyond basic communication skills, effective conflict resolution requires understanding power dynamics, organizational culture, and systemic factors.…	Mental & Behavioral Health	1.3 Hr.
End-of-Life & Hospice
Comfort Care at the End of Life Comfort care, also called palliative care, provides relief through pain and symptom management to a person who is suffering at any stage of an illnes…	End-of-Life & Hospice	52 min
Dying Patients - Their Families and Caregivers Nearly three-fourths of all Americans die in hospitals and long-term care facilities, yet few are prepared to offer the care patients most need at en…	End-of-Life & Hospice	53 min
New Rules of End-of-Life Care End-of-life care represents a fundamentally different approach from curative or rehabilitative care. The focus shifts from treating disease to ensuri…	End-of-Life & Hospice	50 min
Communication & Customer Service
Assess and Modify your Interpersonal Skills Interpersonal skills are the abilities that determine how well you get along with others and how successful you are in your job. These skills encompa…	Communication & Customer Service	50 min
Culturally Competent Nursing Care An aging population and immigration are changing healthcare in the United States. The nation's immigrant population reached a record 37.9 million in …	Communication & Customer Service	52 min
Customer Service - Handling Family Expectations Most families do not openly announce their expectations when their loved one enters a care facility. However, the absence of stated expectations does…	Communication & Customer Service	50 min
Fun Facts on the Value of Humor in Healthcare Psychoneuroimmunology research demonstrates that laughter produces measurable physiological effects. It increases endorphin release, reduces cortisol…	Communication & Customer Service	53 min
Patient & Resident Rights and Communication Orientation in-service: Patient & Resident Rights and Communication. Watch the video, review the material, then pass the post-test.	Communication & Customer Service	57 min
Patient Beliefs & Culturally Competent Nursing	Communication & Customer Service	50 min
Therapeutic Communication and the CNA Therapeutic communication is a learned skill that can be acquired and enhanced throughout a CNA's professional life. It is not something people are b…	Communication & Customer Service	50 min