A Vital Signs Update ($48.00) Item #0172: This inservice provides a review of the four basic vital signs... temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure. It includes information about the importance of obtaining vital signs, the correct procedure ...[more info]
Activity and the Elderly ($48.00) Item #0187: UPDATED in August, 2010!
A lesson on how activity enhances the lives of the elderly, including information on various kinds of activities. Discusses how nursing assistants can promote activity in ...[more info]
Caring for Bed Bound Clients ($48.00) Item #0255: An overview of the dangers of immobility and how CNAs can improve the quality of life in their bedbound clients. Includes information on pressure sores, positioning, nutrition, hydration, ROM exercises ...[more info]
End of Life Care ($48.00) Item #0256: In this inservice, CNAs will review the dying process, how to recognize symptoms that signal death is near, how to provide comfort for dying clients and their families and how ...[more info]
Feeding Your Clients ($48.00) Item #0163: This inservice provides an overview of the GI tract and the swallowing process. It also includes information on eating problems such as poor appetite, dysphagia and nausea and tips for ...[more info]
Food Preparation & Safety Tips ($48.00) Item #0221: A lesson on basic food preparation techniques and food safety. Includes tips for preparing foods for special client populations such as immunosuppressed clients and people on prescribed diets. Discusses safe ...[more info]
Handling Incontinence and UTI ($48.00) Item #0189: This lesson provides a review of the urinary system and the common problems of incontinence and urinary tract infections. Includes information about how to prevent urinary problems and how to ...[more info]
How Wounds Heal & How You Can Help ($48.00) Item #0170: UPDATED, July 2010!
This lesson covers basic wound pathophysiology and the healing process for different types of wounds. Reviews basic care considerations (applicable to paraprofessionals) as well as nutritional concerns. ...[more info]
Meal Time Tips ($48.00) Item #0260: This topic takes a step beyond our basic Nutrition & Hydration inservice. It discusses how aging affects appetite, how illness affects nutrition and the consequences of poor nutrition. Also included ...[more info]
Mens Health Issues ($48.00) Item #0242: NEW in June 2006!
An overview of the top ten health threats facing men today, including heart disease, prostate cancer, accidents, stroke, COPD, diabetes, pneumonia, suicide, kidney disease and liver ...[more info]
Over-the-Counter Medications ($48.00) Item #0240: After finishing this inservice, your aides will be able to:
· List at least five types of commonly used over-the counter medications.
· Describe the main side effects of the ...[more info]
Overview of the Human Body ($48.00) Item #0244: This excellent inservice gives your aides a view of the body and its systems. After completing this topic, your caregivers will be able to:
· List at least seven systems ...[more info]
