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Bite-Sized Learnings:
A bite-sized learning (BSL) is a teaching approach that involves presenting content in a brief 5 – 10 minute timeframe. BSLs are presented in a narrated PowerPoint Presentation.
To get started, click the “Watch Video” button below. Upon completion of the video, you will be directed to complete a brief BSL evaluation.
Discover practical ways you can support residents living with schizophrenia. Learn about common schizophrenia symptoms and the risks and benefits of antipsychotic medications….
Learn the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder….
Learn about the basics of mental health, how to recognize signs and symptoms and ways to support residents with mental health conditions….
Learn about substance use disorders and actionable steps nursing facility staff can take to support residents with this condition….
Explore the keys to creating a trauma informed approach….
This video will explore alcohol use disorder and the signs, symptoms and dangers of withdrawal….
Discover practical ways you can build connections with residents by employing empathy. Learn simple techniques to demonstrate empathy as well as ways empathy can help residents with mental health disorders.
Learn the basics of co-occurring disorder, contributing factors and assessment strategies.
Discover how repeated substance use changes brain functioning.
This video will define what is major depressive disorder, share the signs and symptoms of this disorder, review treatment options, and identify ways to support residents diagnosed with major depressive…
This video defines behavioral health equity, identifies barriers to behavior health equity, and demonstrates actionable steps nursing facilities can take to advance behavioral health equity.
Learn about the national culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) standards intended to advance health equity.
Modules:
A module is a structured course or learning experience delivered electronically. This strategy allows the trainee to gain access to knowledge-based content in real time, anywhere, at any time and at their own pace via the internet. Modules are 15 – 20 minutes in duration. Modules consist of a pre and post test questions. A participation certificate is provided to the participant upon completion of the post-test.
To get started, click the “Complete Pre-Test” button below. After you complete the Pre-Test, click “Submit” on the form and you will automatically be able to watch the module. At the completion of the module, you will receive instructions on how to complete the post-test. After you complete the post-test, you will receive your certificate of completion via email.
This 15-minute module will give you the tools needed to support residents living with the complex disorder of schizophrenia. You’ll learn how to identify symptoms of schizophrenia, conditions that can…
This course will equip you with foundational knowledge of bipolar disorder, explore the potential causes, and the impact it can have on residents….
This module provides effective support tools for residents living with major depressive disorder. You’ll discover how to recognize common symptoms, warning signs, understand risk and protective factors, identify screening tools,…
Gain a better understanding of the impact substance use can have on the brain and available treatment options for residents.
Learn key skills to safely de-escalate challenging behaviors in nursing facilities.
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The November 2024 newsletter highlights resources and training to enhance mental health care in nursing facilities. Key topics include National Native American Heritage Month, guidance on best practices for nursing…
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In this episode, host Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, and special guests Jennifer Azen, MD, and Barbara Resnick, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, discuss practical strategies for managing pain in patients…
