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Class #1 Role of the LPN.  In this session we discuss the LPN role vs the RN role, the Nurse Practice Act and how it differs from state to state.  We also review detailed and comprehensive documentation, provide sample tools, and discuss the LPN role in teaching and collecting resident data.

Class #2 Medical Conditions. This entire class is focused on reviewing several common medical conditions in older adults including cardiac, arthritis, conditions of the eye, diabetes, gastrointestinal and sleep disorders. 

Class #3 covers Alzheimer’s disease vs dementia and discusses the various types of dementia.  We also review falls and interventions, as well as cover several slides on Abuse and Neglect.

 Class #4 ‘s session is about medication administration, death and dying, skin and wounds, and resident assessments.  In this class we cover the 10 rights of medication administration, skin and wounds, and we give some suggested recommendations on dealing with death and dying.

Class #5 covers Legal issues and time management.  We cover Libel, Liability and Torts.  We also discuss HIPPA and discuss monitoring staff as well as examples of time management. 

The final class is Class #6.  In this class the focus is on understanding and caring for residents with different cultures, caring for veterans, and understanding the acronyms used in the LGBTQ community and providing care for this population as well as resident rights.

Upon completion a certificate will be awarded with the appropriate contact hours. Participants may then take the certification exam.

This course, like our other NADONA courses, is a self-study self-paced course. There are webinars to be listened to, quizzes to be taken, and homework (discussion questions and assignments) to be written and submitted. An instructor will review all the homework and provide oral quizzes if there is a failure to pass after 2 tries. This course is a prerequisite for the Staff Development Coordinator Certification Exam. 

This course covers the following topics:

• Introduction to Staff Development  

• Communication & Conflict 

• Imparting a Culture of Learning   

• Teaching Methods 

• Training and Topics 

• Competencies 

• Day in the Life of a Staff Development Director  

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. WICEAP-0590 

Participants must view all twelve webinars.

Participants must pass all 12 post-tests with 80% or better and complete/submit an overall evaluation.

In addition, the participants of the enduring program must submit all assignments and they must be accepted. Enduring program must be completed prior to June 16th, 2027

No one with the ability to control content of this activity has a relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company.

Upon completion a certificate of QA&A / Quality Assurance and Process Improvement (QAPI) Certificate of Mastery Course will be awarded with appropriate contact hours. Participants may then take the certification exam if desired.

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