Working in the Community for Canada

Course Code: REL-CAN-PAC-0-WORKC

Hours: 0.75

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2030

Learning Objectives:
Discuss environmental safety and how to work in specific environments.
Describe strategies that enhance your safety when responding to people who are angry.
Identify at least three strategies to keep you safe when visiting a client’s home.

Outline:

Section 1: Working in the Community

Planning for Work

Understanding Client Needs

Staying Protected

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Safety When Traveling

Vehicle Safety

What Should Cassidy Do?

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Visiting Homes and Special Situations

Arriving for a Visit

Special Situations

Meet Isaiah

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resource

References

Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN

Kathleen is a seasoned subject matter expert in post-acute care, with over 37 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, acute care, occupational health, and nursing education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.

Reviewer: Heather Preston, RN

Heather Preston is a Registered Nurse in Ontario for over 40 years. She brings with her experience and knowledge of the healthcare system from Acute Care, Home Care, and finally, Long-Term Care. Heather has worked as an RN, a Director of Care, and an Administrator in LTC for over 18 years. She has both clinical and professional nursing management experience and carries specialties in Nursing and Health Law and Aging, Legal Nurse Consultant and as an Inspector with the Ministry of Long-Term Care for six years. Heather provides her expert opinion in Long-Term Care, to the legal system, in many provinces in Canada and supports nursing homes with her expertise as an LTC Homes Consultant.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: General Staff; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.