Training

Course Description

In this course, participants will learn techniques to help gather information that will lead to successful selection of residents for their facilities.

Representatives from the Department of Community Affairs will discuss current regulations, policies and procedures governing the Boarding Homes and Residential Health Care Industry.

This course will discuss the problems and special needs of residents who are elderly, mentally ill or developmentally disabled.  Additional topics discussed include; behavior management, communication skills and the effects of institutionalized living on residents.

This course provides information on preparing satisfying meals and menu planning that meets current nutritional and dietary standards.

In this course, participants will learn about issues affecting elderly residents including those with mental illness and substance abuse problems.

This course will teach participants how to identify potential crisis situations as well as prevention and intervention techniques.  The benefit of local mental health centers and screening units are also discussed.

Through this course, participants will develop an understanding of emotional diversity and how these concepts can be applied to other races, genders and ethnic groups.

A New Jersey Certified Alcohol and Drug counselor will discuss information on how to recognize and deal constructively with the chemically dependent resident.

A licensed Nurse Practitioner will offer a conceptual framework of health including; recognizing physical and psychiatric illness and identifying the appropriate response.  They will provide resources and information on how to maintain a healthy atmosphere within the residential setting and explore issues related to medication including; drug interactions, the role of pharmacy consultants, pathology and physiology issues and medication supervision.

Through this course, participants will learn how to create an emergency plan for disasters.  Many techniques will be discussed including; fire, hurricane and natural disaster safety.

This course focuses on the wellness and recovery model.  Knowledge of common illnesses, age appropriate screening tests and other important health factors are discussed.

This course will teach participants the benefits of using available recreational services within the community.  Participants will gain knowledge on how to provide residential-based recreational activities on a fixed budget.

This course will teach students how to perform CPR on an infant, child and adult.