Free Annual Training for Administrators & Staff Spring 2015 Northampton Community College is conducting FREE statewide training for Personal Care Home staff and administrators and staff licensed agencies serving individuals with intellectual disabilities. The training is funded by the Department of Public Welfare s Bureau of Human Services Licensing and each continuing education and diabetes class is equal to 3 annual training hours. Participation is limited to staff persons working in Pennsylvania s licensed Personal Care Homes, Assisted Living Residences, Community Homes for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Family Living Homes, Adult Training Facilities and Vocational Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. Classes Locations & Schedules Classes are being held in four regions throughout the Commonwealth: Central, Southeast, West and Northeast Pennsylvania. Class locations and schedules are located below: Central Region Northeast Region Southeast Region West Region Altoona Bethlehem Harleysville Erie (fall only) Johnstown Clarks Summit Norristown Greensburg State College Danville Bala Cynwyd/Philadelphia Monroeville Summerdale/Harrisburg Williamsport York Location sites can be found at the end of this document. Registration Information Although these classes are being offered free of charge, registration is still required for attendance. To register, please view the Registration/Withdrawal/Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions Please review our Frequently Asked Questions section. You may also visit www.northampton. edu/pcha or e-mail healthcare@northampton.edu with any additional questions. Northampton Community College Fowler Family Southside Center 511 East Third Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 www.northampton.edu/cbi
Spring 2015 Continuing Education Class Schedule Date Location Day Time Course Title Course Code March 9, 2015 Bethlehem Mon. 9:00AM-Noon Common Medical Emergencies DPW163.2 March 9, 2015 Bethlehem Mon. 1:00-4:00PM Prevention of Dehydration & Malnutrition DPW131.5 March 18, 2015 Bethlehem Weds. 9:00AM-Noon Introduction to Safety Committee DPW161.4 March 18, 2015 Bethlehem Weds. 1:00-4:00PM Fire Safety & Interface with Emergency Response DPW166.4 March 26, 2015 Philadelphia Thurs. 9:00AM-Noon Fire Safety & Interface with Emergency Response DPW166.5 March 26, 2015 Philadelphia Thurs. 1:00-4:00PM Bloodborne Pathogens & Hazard Communications DPW158.2 April. 2, 2015 Philadelphia Thurs. 9:00AM-Noon OSHA Required Forms & Training DPW162.1 April. 2, 2015 Philadelphia Thurs. 1:00-4:00PM Introduction to Safety Committee DPW161.5 April 7, 2015 Harrisburg Tues. 9:00AM-Noon Infection Control DPW130.7 April 7, 2015 Harrisburg Tues. 1:00-4:00PM Pain Management & Quality of Life DPW165.1 April 9, 2015 Philadelphia Thurs. 9:00AM-Noon Creative Activity Planning DPW133.4 April 9, 2015 Philadelphia Thurs. 1:00-4:00PM Pain Management & Quality of Life DPW165.2 April 13, 2015 Harrisburg Mon. 9:00AM-Noon Interventions of Depression, Dementia & Delirium DPW109.2 April 13, 2015 Harrisburg Mon. 1:00-4:00PM Creative Activity Planning DPW133.5 April 23, 2015 Harrisburg Thurs. 9:00AM-Noon Introduction to Safety Committee DPW161.6 April 23, 2015 Harrisburg Thurs. 1:00-4:00PM Fire Safety & Interface with Emergency Response DPW166.6 April 28, 2015 Monroeville Tues. 9:00AM-Noon Fire Safety & Interface with Emergency Response DPW166.7 April 28, 2015 Monroeville Tues. 1:00-4:00PM Introduction to Safety Committee DPW161.7 April 28, 2015 Monroeville Tues. 6:00-9:00PM Pain Management & Quality of Life DPW165.3 April 29, 2015 Monroeville Weds. 9:00AM-Noon Mental Illness- Understanding & Interventions DPW160.2 April 29, 2015 Monroeville Weds. 1:00-4:00PM Stress Management DPW102.2 April 30, 2015 Monroeville Thurs. 9:00AM-Noon Staff Training & Morale DPW164.2 June 16, 2015 Johnstown Tues. 9:00AM-Noon Fire Safety & Interface with Emergency Response DPW166.8 June 16, 2015 Johnstown Tues. 1:00-4:00PM OSHA Required Forms & Training DPW162.2 June 16, 2015 Johnstown Tues. 6:00-9:00PM Behaviors of Depression, Dementia & Delirium DPW108.2 June 17, 2015 Johnstown Weds. 9:00AM-Noon Introduction to Safety Committee DPW161.8 June 17, 2015 Johnstown Weds. 1:00-4:00PM Common Medical Emergencies DPW163.3 June 18, 2015 Johnstown Thurs. 9:00AM-Noon Skin Care DPW103.2
Spring 2015 Continuing Education Class Schedule - Diabetes Classes Date Location Day Time Course Title Course Code March 2, 2015 Bethlehem Mon. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Update DIABS104.18 March 4, 2015 Norristown Weds. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Update DIABS104.19 March 17, 2015 Williamsport Tues. 1:00-4:00PM Diabetes Update DIABS104.20 March 19, 2015 Greensburg Thurs. 1:00-4:00PM Introduction to Diabetes DIABS105.5 March 26, 2015 Philadelphia Thurs. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Update DIABS104.21 April 2, 2015 Philadelphia Thurs. 1:00-4:00PM Diabetes Update DIABS104.22 April 6, 2015 Altoona Mon. 9:00AM-Noon Introduction to Diabetes DIABS105.6 April 7, 2015 Harrisburg Tues. 1:00-4:00PM Introduction to Diabetes DIABS105.7 April 9, 2015 Philadelphia Thurs. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Update DIABS104.23 April 13, 2015 Bethlehem Mon. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Update DIABS104.24 Apriil 13, 2015 Harrisburg Mon. 1:00-4:00PM Diabetes Update DIABS104.25 April 14, 2015 Danville Tues. 1:00-4:00PM Diabetes Update DIABS104.26 April 23, 2015 Harrisburg Thurs 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Update DIABS104.27 April 28, 2015 Monroeville Tues. 1:00-4:00PM Diabetes Update DIABS104.28 April 29, 2015 Monroeville Weds. 9:00AM-Noon Introduction to Diabetes DIABS105.8 April 29, 2015 Norristown Weds. 1:00-4:00PM Diabetes Update DIABS104.29 April 30, 2015 Monroeville Thurs. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Update DIABS104.30 May 6, 2015 Altoona Weds. 1:00-4:00PM Diabetes Update DIABS104.31 May 11, 2015 Bethlehem Mon. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Update DIABS104.32 May 12, 2015 Clarks Summit Tues. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Update DIABS104.33 May 18, 2015 Johnstown Mon. 1:00-4:00PM Introduction to Diabetes DIABS105.9 May 20, 2015 Harleysville Weds. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Update DIABS104.34 May 22, 2015 State College Fri. 1:00-4:00PM Diabetes Update DIABS104.35 June 1, 2015 Bethlehem Mon. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Update DIABS104.36 June 4, 2015 Danville Thurs. 1:00-4:00PM Diabetes Update DIABS104.37 June 8, 2015 Greensburg Mon. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Update DIABS104.38 June 11, 2015 York Thurs. 10:00AM-1:00PM Diabetes Update DIABS104.39
Behaviors of Depression, Dementia & Delirium Provides education for personal care home staff on the prevention, identification and care strategies for residents with delirium, dementia, including Alzheimer s disease and depression. It will look at tools that can be used in the personal care home setting and focus will be on the assessment of cognitive issues in adults. Course Code: DPW108 New Bloodborne Pathogens & Hazard Communication Provides basic regulatory information related to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases. Additionally, it offers chemical hazard awareness while discussing the 2012 Hazard Communication Standard and the Global Harmonized System (GHS) of labeling, pictograms and safety data sheet requirements. Course Code: DPW158 New Common Medical Emergencies Diabetes, stroke, heart attack and choking are just some of the common medical diagnoses direct care givers must deal with in a PCH environment. This course will focus on the fundamentals of providing aid to residents who may experience an emergency complication with these diseases. Course Code: DPW163 Creative Activity Planning Includes the importance of mental, social, physical and spiritual activities in the daily lives of our senior population. Focusing on how to make it age appropriate, enthusiastic and fun while meeting the needs defined in support planning in the PCH setting. Participants will gain the knowledge to adjust programs to changing resident needs through planning and creative interventions. Course Code: DPW133 New Diabetes Update for Experienced Personal Care Home Staff ONLY For personal care home staff who have administered oral medication or insulin in the last year or who have already completed Introduction to Diabetes. Program will review the care of residents with diabetes, as required by 2600.190b., and is facilitated by a Certified Diabetic Educator. Includes diabetes updates, care and treatment options for residents with diabetes; instruction on the proper technique for administering insulin, oral medications, and for recognizing signs and symptoms and corrective actions for hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Prerequisite: Prior experience administering oral medications and insulin in a personal care home setting within the last year or successfully completing Introduction to Diabetes Course Code: DIABS104 New Fire Safety & Interface with Emergency Response Provides information and techniques that will allow the participant to identify and assess fire hazards and threats. Fire prevention will be emphasized within a discussion of regulatory responsibilities. Course Code: DPW166 Infection Control Participants will learn the fundamentals of infection control with a focus on the personal care facility resident. Content includes transmission of infections and blood borne pathogens, role of immunizations, and practices to keep residents and staff safe. Course Code: DPW130 Interventions of Depression, Dementia and Delirium Further your understanding of identifying cognitive issues and how to apply practical use of interventions and strategies when caring for residents with depression, delirium, and dementia, including Alzheimer s disease. Course Code: DPW109 Introduction to Diabetes Care for Personal Care Home Staff Students will be instructed by a Certified Diabetic Educator to inform personal care home personnel on diabetes, diabetic care and treatment. This will provide staff with a base knowledge of diabetes and teach them the proper techniques for the injection of insulin via needles and pens. This diabetes patient education course meets 55 Pa.Code 2600.190 (b) requirements. Course Code: DIABS105 New Introduction to Safety Committee Discusses the formation and function of safety committees and associated safety meetings as it relates to personal care homes. The intention is to bring workers and management together in a non-adversarial, cooperative effort that promotes safety and health in the workplace. Methodologies discussed will include establishing safe procedures, site inspections, evaluating safety and health programs, accident investigation and recommending changes in workplace conditions and practices. Course Code: DPW161
New Mental Illness - Understanding the Interventions Provides resources, tools and materials to address difficult to manage behaviors seen in mental illness. Participants will review resident assessment processes to determine appropriate level of care and accommodations, when to recommend a level of care change and review of options for next level of care. Case scenarios will allow the participant to build skills to identify red flags and develop interventions that will prevent potential unsafe behaviors from occurring. Course Code: DPW160 New OSHA Required Forms & Training Discusses the standards promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that require the employer to train employees in the safety and health aspects of their personal care home jobs and workplaces. Additionally, it will assist employers in identifying and fulfilling their responsibilities for posting certain records, maintaining records of illnesses and injuries and reporting specific cases to OSHA. Course Code: DPW162 New Pain Management & Quality of Life Managing pain while maintaining quality of life can be a challenge. This course will review the many aspects of pain assessment and common treatment modalities used to allow residents to continue living their life to the fullest. Course Code: DPW165 Prevention of Dehydration and Malnutrition in the Aging Population Prepares Personal Care Home administrators and staff to understand and competently provide basic nutrition care to residents of a facility. The Personal Care Home staff will learn to identify risk factors that place their residents at nutritional risk, strategies for preventing under/malnutrition and appropriate recommendations and treatment for clients who are identified as under or malnourished. Topics covered include: nutritional needs for older adults, physiologic changes that accompany aging, nutrition related concerns involving obesity, polypharmacy, alcohol abuse, dysphagia and Alzheimer s disease. Course Code: DPW131 New Staff Training & Morale Conventional training is designed to cover essential work related skills, techniques, and knowledge. Personal development is much more than conventional training. When you develop people, you inspire them to be better, more energized, pursuing goals. All of these things promote performance in life and on the job. This course will provide the skills for developing your staff through personal growth (enabling learning and development) while creating far more exciting, liberating, motivational opportunities for your staff, and your Personal Care Home. Course Code: DPW164 Skin Care Participants will learn the fundamentals of how to care for a resident s skin to maintain healthy skin and prevent skin breakdown. Principles of care are integrated with day to day tasks of the supervisor and direct care staff persons in a personal care home setting. Course Code: DPW103 Stress Management Provides education for personal care home staff on the impact of stress on one s body with an emphasis on stress reduction. It will look at interventions to assist the staff in addressing personal and professional stressors. Course Code: DPW102
Registration/Withdrawal/Frequently Asked Questions Although these classes are being offered free of charge, registration is still required for attendance and for processing of your certificate. To expedite the registration process, please adhere to the registration and withdrawal policies listed below: ONLINE REGISTRATION Single Registration All class registrations should be done online through our new registration system LifeLearn. Go to www.northampton.edu/pcha and click on the link: View descriptions and course registration information for currently available classes. Click on the title of the class you are interested in and all available sections will show Select the section you want by clicking section number (bold blue) Make sure the quantity is always one (1) to register your own seat Select add to your cart and checkout At this time you will be asked to login. If this is your first time registering, you need to create an account. Please make note of your username and password for future registrations Multiple Participant Registration When registering multiple people for a class, every individual must register separately. The Buy for Others option is not available for these classes. DO NOT try to use the Buy for Others. PHONE REGISTRATION One to Three Participants Although online registration is preferred, if you are unable to register online, you may call 1-877-543-0998. Please note: this method is only available for registering one to three participants. Please have the following information available for each person before calling: - Participant First, Middle and Last Name - Participant Home Address (including County of residence) - Participant Birthdate - Participant Social Security Number - Participant Primary Phone Number - Course Title, Code and Section Number (example: Diabetes Update, DIABS104.1) Four or More Participants Due to high call volumes, our Call Center staff is unable to accept phone registrations for four or more people. You must either register online following the process above, or via fax. To register via fax, please complete the Registration Form located on the last page of this brochure. - A form must be completed for each person being registered. - The form must be completed in its entirety or it will not be processed. - Completed forms should be returned via fax to our Records Office at 610-861-5551 or mailed to: Northampton Community College Call Center, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020 WITHDRAWING Online Login Select My Course Information. On drop down box select Current Sections Click Request Drop Phone & Fax Although online withdrawal is the preferred method, if you do not have access to a computer, you may withdraw one to three participants by phone please call 1-877-543-0998 as soon as possible to remove your name from the class roster. To withdraw four or more participants please fax the request to 610-861-5551 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Do the hours spent in diabetes education provided by a Certified Diabetes Educator count towards administrator and direct care staff annual training hours? Yes, all three (3) hours of class may count toward training hours. Is lunch provided with the training? Lunch is not provided and restaurants are not always located near the training site. Please pack a lunch, if applicable. How do I obtain directions to the training facility? Directions are available by visiting www.northampton.edu/pcha and can also be obtained by visiting an online travel site. Please DO NOT call the training facility.
Location Sites Central Region Holiday Inn Express Lutheran Home at Johnstown Brookline Village 3306 Pleasant Valley Blvd. 807 Goucher St. 1930 Cliffside Dr. Altoona, PA 16602 Johnstown, PA 15905 State College, PA 16801 Capital Area Intermediate Unit Lutheran Social Services 55 Miller St. The Village at Kelly Drive Summerdale, PA 17093 (Harrisburg) 750 Kelly Drive York, PA 17404 Northeast Region Northampton Community College Danville State Hospital Nichols Village Hotel & Spa Fowler Family Southside Center 200 State Hospital Dr. 1101 Northern Boulevard 511 E. Third Street Danville, PA 17821 Clarks Summit, PA 18411 Bethlehem, PA 18015 (fall only) NEW! Genetti Hotel 200 West Fourth Street Williamsport, PA 17701 Southeast Region Peter Becker Community Norristown State Hospital NEW! St. John Church Maplewood Estates 1001 Sterigere St., Bldg. 33 404 Levering Mill Road 815 Maplewood Drive Norristown, PA 19401 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Harleysville, PA 19438 (Philadelphia) West Region Sheraton Erie Bayfront Ramada Greensburg Holiday Inn Monroeville 55 West Bay Drive 100 Sheraton Drive 2750 Mosside Blvd. Erie, PA 16507 Rt. 30 East Monroeville, PA 15146 (fall only) Greensburg, PA 15601 Please visit www.northampton.edu/pcha or use an online travel site for directions. Please note: lunch is not provided and restaurants are not always located close to the training facility. Please DO NOT contact the training site for details.