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Overview This course is not affiliated with the WVU School of Nursing West Virginia University offers this course as the Initial Substitute School Nurse Course and the Renewal Substitute School Nurse Course. The Initial course requires the student to complete 18 clock hours which includes twelve clock hours of course work and a six hour internship. The Renewal course requires the student to complete 12 clock hours of course work. West Virginia Policy 5202 outlines the requirements for long-term and short-term permits (Sections: 11.6.1-11.6.6). Average of 4 Weeks to Complete Objectives Students will become knowledgeable of the laws and policies that govern schools in West Virginia, learn the necessary steps to obtain their initial and renewal School Nurse Permit, and be provided information about the duties and responsibilities of being a school nurse.  The goal is to provide participants: Information on how to become a school nurse. General information about school nurses. Information on school laws and policies. Information on Content Standards and Objectives. Specific information about the expectations of school nurses. Resources to assist school nurses.   Course Structure and Schedule This is a non-credit course offered for 18 clock hours in the Initial module and 12 clock hours in the Renewal module. Cost is $199 per student. A certificate for course completion will be issued. Topics to be Studied School Law and Policies Expectations of Substitute School Nurses Classroom Management Information about Working in Today’s Classrooms Teaching Strategies Preventing Misbehavior Dealing with Misbehavior General Information about Students Review of Basic and Specialized Health Care Special Projects to be Included in the Course: Participants who are taking the INITIAL course will mail the Six Hour Internship Form to the instructor. Complete the course evaluation. Methods of Student Evaluation Participants will: Read each section of the course. Complete each section’s quiz with a minimum of 80% accuracy. Spend a minimum of twelve clock hours reading and reviewing the information provided in the course. Participants who are taking the INITIAL course will provide a verification of six hours of internship with a school nurse. Respond to four scenarios posted on the discussion board.   Prerequisites Prerequisite(s) for the course include an associate degree (RN) in Nursing. A co-requisite for this course includes a 6 hour internship in the Initial module.   Computer Requirements Adobe Acrobat Reader Java Runtime Environment (JRE) – Version 1.5 All Students: Using Internet Explorer (IE) 10? Read info on eCampus Main Page https://ecampus.wvu.edu/   Registration Information  Select the "Add to Cart" option and register through our secure server. You will be receiving email with your online course access information within five working days. Please check your spam or junk folder in case the confirmation email was misplaced there. Call 1-800-253-2762, or email WVUEnrich@mail.wvu.edu if you have any questions. Major credit cards are accepted. Check our FAQ page for refund and class access information.

Language: EnglishDescription: Many accidents and injuries can occur in the workplace. Having a workplace first-aid program that includes training workers on how to give Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) minimizes these risks by giving the injured or sick person some basic treatment until professional emergency medical service personnel can arrive. This course IS NOT designed to be a primary or introductory lesson on CPR; rather it is intended to provide refresher training to workers who have already attended a certified CPR training program.Instructor Description: This class is an independent-study course.  Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material.  A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.

Overview West Virginia University and the Alzheimer's Association, West Virginia Chapter, partnered to bring this course, "Dementia Care Training Certificate Program," to anyone interested in the field of dementia care. More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, and are cared for by an estimated 15 million Americans.  As the baby boomers continue to age, the field of in-home dementia care will continue to grow as well.  Currently, the dementia care field is dramatically under-staffed to meet this high demand. The care needs of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia change throughout the course of the disease, but ultimately the individual will need 24/7 care.  Due to the nature of the disease, providing care can often be challenging when individuals are not trained in the specifics of dementia care.  Throughout this course you will learn the intricacies of Alzheimer's and dementia, and care practices that provide the highest quality of care to meet the needs of those who face this devastating disease. Dementia care is challenging, however the heartfelt rewards of caring for individuals with Alzheimer's far exceed the challenges. Objectives The purpose of this course is to provide the student with basic skills in the care of those with dementia and/or alzheimer's.  At the end of this course, the student should be able to: Understand the difference between Alzheimer's disease and other dementia. Identify and use alternate communication techniques when caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia. Acquire a foundation for best practices and approaches for daily engagement and care. Discuss a broad spectrum of caregiving and family issues, including end of life, safety, abuse, intimacy and care goals.   Course Structure and Schedule The cost is $199/per individual course and $500 for all 3 courses/certificate program.  Students can enroll at any time during the term.  A certificate of completion will be issued to students successfully meeting course requirements. Nursing has approved CEUs as follows:  17 Units - 1.0 CEU for each Unit once student has demonstrated completion of the unit and the evaluation form.  There is no charge for Nursing CEUs. Social Work has approved CEUs as follows:  Course 1 - 10 CE Hours, Cost $20; Course 2 - 12-14 CE Hours (depending if Unit 1 is included), Cost $20; Course 3 - 10-12 CE Hours(depending if Unit 1 is included), Cost $20; All 3 Courses - 32 CE Hours, Cost $60.  Additionally, Social Work has approved all 3 courses for the Gerontology Practitioner Certificate (GPC).  There is no additional fee for GPC hours.  A listing of the GPC approvals can be found at this link:  http://socialwork.wvu.edu/certificate-programs/gerontology-practitioner-certificate Those students who are interested in Social Work CEUs will pay a separate charge in addition to the course or certificate program cost.  The CEU payment form can be found at this link:  http://socialwork.wvu.edu/continuing-education Course 1 - Patholodgy & New Approaches Unit 1:  Alzheimer's Disease:  What Is It? Unit 2:  The Pathology and the Impact Unit 3:  The Dementia Challenges of Communication Unit 4:  Actions Speak Louder Than Words - Behaviors and Dementia Unit 5:  Personal Care and Daily Living Course 2 - Identifying Needs & Changes in Care Unit 1:  Alzheimer's Disease:  What Is It?  (Students can test out at 80% pass rate if Unit 1 was taken in Course 1.) Unit 6:  What To Do All Day . . . or All Night Unit 7:  Nutrition and Eating Unit 8:  Intimacy and Dementia Unit 9:  Safety Unit 10:  Your Role with Medications Unit 11:  Recognizing and Managing Pain Course 3 - Caregiver Needs and the Later Stages Unit 1:  Alzheimer's Disease:  What Is It? (Students can test out at 80% pass rate if Unit 1 was taken in Course 1.) Unit 12:  Late Stage Care Unit 13:  Understanding Abuse Unit 14:  Care Goals Unit 15:  Interacting with the Family Unit 16:  Managing Your Stress as a Caregiver Unit 17:  The Basicis of Joining the Professional Care Workforce Prerequisites High School Diploma or GED required. Computer Requirements Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox Safari Adobe Acrobat Reader Quicktime Flash Player Java (Free software plug-ins are available in the "Getting Started" area of the couse.) All Students: Using Internet Explorer (IE) 10? Read info on eCampus Main Page https://ecampus.wvu.edu/   Registration Information  Select the "Add to Cart" option and register through our secure server. Or fill out this form and fax or mail it to Extended Learning. You will be receiving email with your online course access information within five working days. Please check your spam or junk folder in case the confirmation email was misplaced there. Call 1-800-253-2762, or email WVUEnrich@mail.wvu.edu if you have any questions. Major credit cards are accepted. Check our FAQ page for refund and class access information.

West Virginia University and the Alzheimer's Association, West Virginia Chapter, partnered to bring this course, "Dementia Care Worker Training Program," to anyone interested in the field of dementia care.   Course Structure and Schedule The cost is $199/per individual course and $500 for all 3 courses/certificate program.  Students can enroll at any time during the term.  A certificate of completion will be issued to students successfully meeting course requirements. Nursing has approved CEUs as follows:  17 Units - 1.0 CEU for each Unit once student has demonstrated completion of the unit and the evaluation form.  There is no charge for Nursing CEUs. Social Work has approved CEUs as follows:  Course 1 - 10 CE Hours, Cost $20; Course 2 - 12-14 CE Hours (depending if Unit 1 is included), Cost $20; Course 3 - 10-12 CE Hours(depending if Unit 1 is included), Cost $20; All 3 Courses - 32 CE Hours, Cost $60.  Additionally, Social Work has approved all 3 courses for the Gerontology Practitioner Certificate (GPC).  There is no additional fee for GPC hours.  A listing of the GPC approvals can be found at this link:  http://socialwork.wvu.edu/certificate-programs/gerontology-practitioner-certificate Those students who are interested in Social Work CEUs will pay a separate charge in addition to the course or certificate program cost.  The CEU payment form can be found at this link:  http://socialwork.wvu.edu/continuing-education   Course 3 - Caregiver Needs and the Later Stages Unit 1:  Alzheimer's Disease:  What Is It? (Students can test out at 80% pass rate if Unit 1 was taken in Course 1.) Unit 12:  Late Stage Care Unit 13:  Understanding Abuse Unit 14:  Care Goals Unit 15:  Interacting with the Family Unit 16:  Managing Your Stress as a Caregiver Unit 17:  The Basicis of Joining the Professional Care Workforce   Prerequisites High School Diploma or GED required.   Computer Requirements Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox Safari Adobe Acrobat Reader Quicktime Flash Player Java (Free software plug-ins are available in the "Getting Started" area of the couse.) All Students: Using Internet Explorer (IE) 10? Read info on eCampus Main Page https://ecampus.wvu.edu/   Registration Information  Select "Add to Cart" option and register through our secure server. Or fill out this form and fax or mail it to Extended Learning. You will be receiving email with your online course access information within five working days. Please check your spam or junk folder in case the confirmation email was misplaced there. Call 1-800-253-2762, or email WVUEnrich@mail.wvu.edu if you have any questions. Major credit cards are accepted. Check our FAQ page for refund and class access information.

West Virginia University and the Alzheimer's Association, West Virginia Chapter, partnered to bring this course, "Dementia Care Worker Training Program," to anyone interested in the field of dementia care.   Course Structure and Schedule The cost is $199/per individual course and $500 for all 3 courses/certificate program.  Students can enroll at any time during the term.  A certificate of completion will be issued to students successfully meeting course requirements. Nursing has approved CEUs as follows:  17 Units - 1.0 CEU for each Unit once student has demonstrated completion of the unit and the evaluation form.  There is no charge for Nursing CEUs. Social Work has approved CEUs as follows:  Course 1 - 10 CE Hours, Cost $20; Course 2 - 12-14 CE Hours (depending if Unit 1 is included), Cost $20; Course 3 - 10-12 CE Hours(depending if Unit 1 is included), Cost $20; All 3 Courses - 32 CE Hours, Cost $60.  Additionally, Social Work has approved all 3 courses for the Gerontology Practitioner Certificate (GPC).  There is no additional fee for GPC hours.  A listing of the GPC approvals can be found at this link:  http://socialwork.wvu.edu/certificate-programs/gerontology-practitioner-certificate Those students who are interested in Social Work CEUs will pay a separate charge in addition to the course or certificate program cost.  The CEU payment form can be found at this link:  http://socialwork.wvu.edu/continuing-education   Course 2 - Identifying Needs & Changes in Care Unit 1:  Alzheimer's Disease:  What Is It?  (Students can test out at 80% pass rate if Unit 1 was taken in Course 1.) Unit 6:  What To Do All Day . . . or All Night Unit 7:  Nutrition and Eating Unit 8:  Intimacy and Dementia Unit 9:  Safety Unit 10:  Your Role with Medications Unit 11:  Recognizing and Managing Pain   Prerequisites High School Diploma or GED required. Computer Requirements Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox Safari Adobe Acrobat Reader Quicktime Flash Player Java (Free software plug-ins are available in the "Getting Started" area of the couse.) All Students: Using Internet Explorer (IE) 10? Read info on eCampus Main Page https://ecampus.wvu.edu/   Registration Information  Select the "Add to Cart" option and register through our secure server. Or fill out this form and fax or mail it to Extended Learning. You will be receiving email with your online course access information within five working days. Please check your spam or junk folder in case the confirmation email was misplaced there. Call 1-800-253-2762, or email WVUEnrich@mail.wvu.edu if you have any questions. Major credit cards are accepted. Check our FAQ page for refund and class access information.

West Virginia University and the Alzheimer's Association, West Virginia Chapter, partnered to bring this course, "Dementia Care Worker Training Program," to anyone interested in the field of dementia care.   Course Structure and Schedule The cost is $199/per individual course and $500 for all 3 courses/certificate program.  Students can enroll at any time during the term.  A certificate of completion will be issued to students successfully meeting course requirements. Nursing has approved CEUs as follows:  17 Units - 1.0 CEU for each Unit once student has demonstrated completion of the unit and the evaluation form.  There is no charge for Nursing CEUs. Social Work has approved CEUs as follows:  Course 1 - 10 CE Hours, Cost $20; Course 2 - 12-14 CE Hours (depending if Unit 1 is included), Cost $20; Course 3 - 10-12 CE Hours(depending if Unit 1 is included), Cost $20; All 3 Courses - 32 CE Hours, Cost $60.  Additionally, Social Work has approved all 3 courses for the Gerontology Practitioner Certificate (GPC).  There is no additional fee for GPC hours.  A listing of the GPC approvals can be found at this link:  http://socialwork.wvu.edu/certificate-programs/gerontology-practitioner-certificate Those students who are interested in Social Work CEUs will pay a separate charge in addition to the course or certificate program cost.  The CEU payment form can be found at this link:  http://socialwork.wvu.edu/continuing-education   Course 1 - Patholodgy & New Approaches Unit 1:  Alzheimer's Disease:  What Is It? Unit 2:  The Pathology and the Impact Unit 3:  The Dementia Challenges of Communication Unit 4:  Actions Speak Louder Than Words - Behaviors and Dementia Unit 5:  Personal Care and Daily Living   Prerequisites High School Diploma or GED required.   Computer Requirements Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox Safari Adobe Acrobat Reader Quicktime Flash Player Java (Free software plug-ins are available in the "Getting Started" area of the couse.) All Students: Using Internet Explorer (IE) 10? Read info on eCampus Main Page https://ecampus.wvu.edu/   Registration Information  Select the "Add to Cart" option and register through our secure server. You will be receiving email with your online course access information within five working days. Please check your spam or junk folder in case the confirmation email was misplaced there. Call 1-800-253-2762, or email WVUEnrich@mail.wvu.edu if you have any questions. Major credit cards are accepted. Check our FAQ page for refund and class access information.

Language: EnglishDescription: Many accidents and injuries can occur in the workplace. Having a workplace first-aid program minimizes these risks by giving the injured or sick person some basic treatment until professional emergency medical service personnel can arrive. This course IS NOT designed to be a primary or introductory lesson on first-aid and emergency response; rather it is intended to provide refresher training to workers who have already attended an initial first-aid training program.Instructor Description: This class is an independent-study course.  Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material.  A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.Certification: N/A

Language: EnglishDescription: HIPAA Applying Rules to Privacy is a mini course that provides an understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This course begins by giving an overview of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA") and its purpose. It then gives an overview of Personal Health Information (PHI)and finally discusses and explains the Hitech Act.

Language: EnglishDescription: This course presents information pertaining to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), particularly Titles I & II. The course targets general audiences who seek to better understand HIPAA and how it impacts them personally or how they should comply with HIPAA standards in their day-to-day operations. The goal of this course is to increase the learner’s awareness and understanding of individual rights and responsibilities under HIPAA so they can improve the safeguarding of health information.Instructor Description: This class is an independent-study course.  Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material.  A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.

Language: EnglishDescription: HIV is the human immunodeficiency virus. It is the virus that can lead to acquired immune deficiency syndrome, or AIDS. AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. This course will help you as a healthcare professional understand HIV/AIDS better as well as the OSHA Guidelines.Instructor Description: This class is an independent-study course.  Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material.  A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.

This course will provide you with the necessary skills to become a pharmacy tech in a hospital or retail setting. The lessons in this course will provide a comprehensive overview of the complexities of community and institutional pharmacies through the course readings and supplemental textbook lab activities. You will learn the fundamentals of the pharmacy, as well as the role of a pharmacy technician. You will learn how to process a prescription, create non-sterile compounds, and ensure proper medication safety and management. Upon completion of this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge to qualify for entry level positions in pharmacies, and you'll be prepared for national certification. Details

Redefining Mental Health   Thanks to the discovery of Three Principles that explain and describe the true nature of  how the mind actually works, a new paradigm in mental health has emerged since the mid 1970’s. The introduction of mind-body medicine and a flood of neuroscience research has raised new questions that are moving the mental health field towards a psycho-bio-spiritual understanding of mental well-being. All of this has contributed to the emergence of the study of Resiliency, and a clearer understanding of how all people change and respond to life. This course addresses the evolution of mental health understanding through the 20th century, and describes the current reversal of our understanding of whether circumstances cause our problems, or whether our own thinking creates both problems and solutions.  It describes why a redefinition of mental health is necessary.  The course also explains how Mental Illness has been defined, and the problems associated with the escalating complexity of our approaches to identifying and treating the mentally ill. It presents the hope of the new paradigm to generate dramatic changes in how we define and treat the “mentally ill” and how mental health education operates as a prevention strategy that could preclude mental distress over a lifetime. Course Cost: $199/per course $550/certificate program (all 4 courses) This course is worth 3.5 ILUs.