March 8, 2012
The Aide’s Role in Recognizing Signs/Symptoms of Heart Attack and Other Life Threatening Conditions
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Registration deadline: March 1, 2012
Heart disease remains the number one killer amongst Americans. Heart attacks are responsible for 500,000 deaths every year in the U.S. alone and most of the deaths occur within the first hour of the attack. This means it is critical that treatment is started as soon as possible. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack is the first step to getting the right help in a timely manner. The in-home aide will be able to describe the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and other common life-threatening conditions such as stroke and pulmonary embolism. Emergency measures to be taken will also be discussed.
April 12, 2012
The Aide’s Role in Caring for a Patient with Hepatitis: What Does It Mean to Me?
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Registration deadline: April 5, 2012
We’ve all heard about Hepatitis, but what does it really mean to me? How can caring for someone with Hepatitis affect me? Will I get Hepatitis from my patient? What precautions should I take? These questions and more will be answered in this in-service.The in-home aide will gain insight into the types of Hepatitis, how the disease is contracted, possible side effects and preventative measures.
May 10, 2012
The Aide’s Role in Maintaining Professional Boundaries
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Registration deadline: May 3, 2012
The relationship formed between aide and patient is different from non-professional, casual, social and personal relationships. While it is essential that the patients needs be foremost, establishing healthy boundaries or limits with our patients is essential to developing a healthy working relationship. This teleconference will address how to maintain those boundaries, managing boundary crossings, and examples of acceptable and non-acceptable behaviors.
May 31, 2012
Save the Date!
Join us for New England’ premier Home Care Conference & Trade Show at one of the region’s most exciting conference destinations!
Details coming in early March.
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June 14, 2012
The Aide’s Role in Understanding the Health of Older Adults
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Registration deadline: June 7, 1012
As the number of older Americans are growing in number primarily due to the “baby boomers”, some statistic show that by 2030, 60 percent of these people will manage more than one chronic condition. Understanding the health needs of the elderly is key to maintaining their independence and quality of life.The in-home aide will describe some of the common health issues facing the elderly today, how to recognize some of those issues and tips for managing them.
