Training & Education Information
Information that may assist you.
June 11, 2008 How are Americans Perceived by Foreigners? & Negotiating in a Multicultural Situation Postponed
June 12, 2008 Maintaining Team Spirit Postponed
June 13, 2008 Aging in Ohio
June 16, 17 2008 ServSafe Handling Course
July 9, 2008 Professional Values and Ethics: Confidentiality and Boundaries
July 16, 2008 Elder Protections
July 22, 2008 Logic Modeling
August 5, 2008 Rural Health
August 13, 2008 Assisting the Client in Developing Judgment and Decision Making Skills (Rescheduled from May)
August 18, 19 2008 ServSafe Handling Course (To be finalized)
September 4, 2008 Courageous Leadership (To be finalized)
September 10, 2008 Aging in Ohio
October 2, 2008 I'll Sue for That! (To be finalized)
October 6, 2008 ServSafe Handling Course (To be finalized)
October 15, 2008 Defensive Driving (To be finalized)
COALA Program A training program for Homemaker and Home Health Aide
Click here to download COALA Brochure
The program is designed to train new individuals with no previous experience, to be efficient, caring, dedicated and a skilled member of the home care team. The training is done by a qualified Registered Nurse through lecture, video, and classroom instruction.
This program was also developed in recognition for the difficulties in the recruiting and retaining employees to provide a high standard of care which continues to complicate the home health industry.
Interested individuals will be trained in the skills required to provide competent personal care and homemaking services to the older adult population through collective application of a manual, lecture, classroom interaction, skills practice, video, skills and written testing.
Interested individuals can call and set up an interview at 740/432-6600 or 1/800/932-7277 x 281. Click here to download COALA application.
"Living With Alzheimer's: What Every Caregiver Should Know"
This FREE workshop will deal with forms and causes of dementia, understanding warning signs, risk factors, the difference between forgetfulness and dementia, care and communication, disease progression, resources, and
self-care for the caregiver. While this workshop is FREE, registration is requested. Call Laurel DuBeck at 1-800-945-4250 ext. 319. Please leave your name and number, date, title and time of workshop you wish to attend. 1 CEU will be offered to nurses and social workers for each workshop completed.
Training & Events for Aging Network Professionals (Click Here for Listing)
State wide training and informational opportunities for older adults and professional and family members who care for and serve them.