THE FIRST FOUR WEEKS
Care with confidence.
A thoughtful start to meaningful work. Build the knowledge and everyday skills to make every resident feel safe, respected, and at home.
Units completed
0/40
Curriculum hours remaining
40
Completion deadline
4 weeks
Final exam passing score
32/40
Culture, identity & inclusive care
Good care starts with understanding the person. Explore your own assumptions and make daily assistance reflect the resident’s language, beliefs, identity, and preferences.
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Read each slide for three minutes. Check understanding halfway and at the end with 4 of 5 correct. Then pass the chapter summary with 8 of 10.
A 40-question final exam requires 32 correct answers before your certificate.
Your learning path
0/1 complete · 1 hours
Cultural competency
Respect every resident’s identity, culture, and choices.
01Culture, identity & inclusive care0/2 complete · 2 hours
Resident rights
Protect dignity, privacy, choice, and freedom from abuse.
02Dignity, privacy & daily choices03Abuse prevention, complaints & advocacy0/4 complete · 4 hours
Postural supports & special care
Provide safe support and recognize the limits of your role.
04Postural supports & safe positioning05Restricted conditions & care boundaries06Changes in condition & coordinated care07Hospice care & family support0/3 complete · 3 hours
Personal care services
Make everyday care safer, more respectful, and more personal.
08Personal assistance & fall prevention09Infection control & hand hygiene10Advance directives, DNR, POLST & privacy0/4 complete · 4 hours
Medication training
Build safe habits for medication assistance and observation.
11Medication safety & the six rights12Medication records, storage & errors13Psychotropic medications: purpose & observation14Psychotropic risks & non-drug responses0/6 complete · 6 hours
Dementia Care, Part 1
Understand dementia foundations and person-centered support.
15Dementia foundations & common causes16Stages & changing support needs17Baseline observations & sudden changes18Person-centered dementia care19Communication, cueing & patience20Routines, environment & independence0/6 complete · 6 hours
Dementia Care Part 2
Apply dementia care to daily routines, comfort, and safety.
21Bathing, dressing & personal care22Nutrition, hydration & mealtime support23Toileting, continence & skin comfort24Meaningful activities & movement25Sleep, distress & responsive care26Wandering safety & care-team handoffs0/8 complete · 8 hours
Building & fire safety
Identify hazards and prepare for emergencies together.
27Home safety: rooms & shared spaces28Bathroom, kitchen & food safety29Electrical hazards & fire prevention30Fire response & evacuation practice31Emergency plan, roles & communication32Earthquake, outage & sheltering scenarios33Emergency transport & continuity of care34Medical emergencies & first-aid readiness0/2 complete · 2 hours
Physical needs of the elderly
Protect skin, support mobility, and maintain independence.
35Pressure injury prevention & early reporting36Ambulation, transfers & safe transport0/4 complete · 4 hours
Psychosocial needs of the elderly
Recognize pain and support comfort, connection, and meaning.
37Recognizing pain & communicating concerns38Pain support, comfort & reassessment39Palliative care & goals of care40Emotional, spiritual & family support