40-hour Onboarding
Course introduction
These are the main headers and topics covered in your course. Each unit begins with its own introduction, brings practical learning notes into the relevant readings, and ends with an exam-focused summary.
Cultural Competency
Resident Rights
Postural Supports & Special Care
Postural Supports
Postural supports & safe positioningRestricted Health Conditions
Restricted conditions & care boundariesChanges in condition & coordinated careHospice Care
Hospice care & family supportPersonal Care Services
Fall Prevention
Personal assistance & fall preventionInfection Control, Proper Handwashing, Cough
Infection control & hand hygieneAdvance Directives, HIPAA & DNR
Advance directives, DNR, POLST & privacyMedication Training
Policies and Procedures Regarding Medication
Medication safety & the six rightsMedication records, storage & errorsAntipsychotic and Psychotropic Medications
Psychotropic medications: purpose & observationPsychotropic risks & non-drug responsesDementia Care
Building and Fire Safety and Response to Emergencies
Basic Home and Safety
Home safety: rooms & shared spacesBathroom, kitchen & food safetyElectrical hazards & fire preventionFire response & evacuation practiceEmergency and Disaster Preparedness Policy and Plan
Emergency plan, roles & communicationEarthquake, outage & sheltering scenariosEmergency transport & continuity of careMedical emergencies & first-aid readinessPhysical Limitations and Needs of the Elderly
Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Early Treatment
Pressure injury prevention & early reportingAmbulation Assistance and Transport Techniques
Ambulation, transfers & safe transportPsychosocial Needs of the Elderly
First Week Out: Hands On training
Your onboarding course also includes four hands-on workdays and three medication training days. Record the actual date and your partner for each module.
Hands On training
Day One: Orientation
Day Two
Day Three
Day Four
Medication hands-on training
Day One: Introduction
Day Two
Day Three