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Safe patient handling protects both residents and caregivers from injury. This lesson covers body mechanics principles, proper use of gait belts, bed-to-wheelchair transfers, stand-pivot transfers, mechanical lift operation (Hoyer and sit-to-stand lifts), one and two-person assists, bed repositioning techniques, fall recovery procedures, and California safe patient handling regulations. Emphasizes assessing resident mobility level before choosing a transfer method.

Accurate vital sign measurement is a core CNA competency. This lesson covers proper techniques for measuring temperature (oral, tympanic, temporal, axillary), pulse (radial, apical), respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and pain level. Includes normal ranges for elderly residents, recognizing abnormal findings, when and how to report changes to the nurse, and documentation requirements. Emphasizes accuracy and the importance of trending vital sign data.

Nursing education on coagulation studies: pt/inr, including pathophysiology, assessment, nursing interventions, medication management, patient education, and evidence-based practice guidelines.

Nursing education on coagulation studies: ptt, including pathophysiology, assessment, nursing interventions, medication management, patient education, and evidence-based practice guidelines.

Healthcare professional training on cochlear implants, covering current standards, evidence-based practices, regulatory requirements, and practical application in clinical settings for all healthcare team members.

CNA-focused training on code blue awareness, covering essential knowledge, patient care skills, observation and reporting responsibilities, and evidence-based best practices for certified nursing assistants.

Nursing education on code blue management, including pathophysiology, assessment, nursing interventions, medication management, patient education, and evidence-based practice guidelines for registered nurses and licensed vocational nurses.

Nursing education on codeine, including pathophysiology, assessment, nursing interventions, medication management, patient education, and evidence-based practice guidelines for registered nurses and licensed vocational nurses.

Nursing education on cognitive aging, including assessment, clinical interventions, medication management, patient education, and evidence-based practice guidelines for nurses.

Healthcare professional training on cognitive behavioral approaches in snfs, covering current standards, evidence-based practices, regulatory requirements, and practical application in clinical settings for all healthcare team members.

Healthcare professional training on cognitive rehabilitation, covering current standards, evidence-based practices, regulatory requirements, and practical application in clinical settings for all healthcare team members.

Nursing education on cognitive rehabilitation after tbi, including pathophysiology, assessment, nursing interventions, medication management, patient education, and evidence-based practice guidelines.