Updated August 19, 2008

Trainings by Region

Class Descriptions

 

 

 
On The Job Skills

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Activities of daily living
HIPAA
Basic skills programs: multiple topics
Housework General & When Disease Present
Bowel & bladder care
Infection control
Caring for a person with a disability

Managing Medications
Chronic diseases

Medical Terminology
Communication problem solving and difficult situations

Mobility, safe lifting and general ergonomic principles for home
CPR First Aid

Nutritional needs
Death and Dying

Pain Management
Discharge from Hospital

Preventing abuse and neglect
Documentation and Record Keeping

Safe food preparation and shopping
Ethics and Good work practice

Understanding the aging process
Handling Emergencies

Working in culturally diverse settings
Activities of Daily Living
Ageless Design - Bathing Without a Battle
Basic Skills Programs: Multiple Topics
Training for Home Care Workers in Clackamas (.DOC)
How To Care Website
Multnomah County Caregiver Training
Caregiver Training at Portland Legacy (.PDF)
Exploring the Family Caregiver Role
Southern Oregon Home Health Care Provider Training
Monthly Caregiver Training by the Volunteers of America Oregon

Washington State Caregiver Handbook
Bowel & Bladder Care
Helping Someone with Bladder or Bowel Problems (.PDF)
Caring For A Person With A Disability
Communicating Tips for Working with People with Disabilities
Chronic Diseases
Links to Information About Alzheimers and Dementia
American Diabetes Association
Arthritis Foundation
WebMD Diabetes Information
Immune Deficiency Foundation
Information About Chronic & Disabling Conditions
Information About Congestive Heart Failure
Parkinson's Training for Caregivers

Common Diseases of Aging

Information and Various Resources on Muscular Dystrophy
Communication Problem Solving And Difficult Situations
Communication Skills for Caregivers (.PDF)
CPR First Aid
CPR/First Aid is offered through the local Red Cross Chapters, some community colleges, and is often offered at local hospitals and fire departments. Fire departments sometimes have free classes. Some resources for CPR are listed in our upcoming trainings, but if you don’t find one in your area check with the fire department, local hospitals and/or Red Cross to find a class.
Death & Dying
End Of Life Resources
Grief and Loss Information

Resources on Hospice Care
Discharge from Hospital
The Process of Hospital Discharge for Professionals
HIPAA
Understanding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Infection Control
A Self-Study Course for Infection Control (.PDF)
Managing Medications
How to Safely Manage Medications
Medical Terminology
Merriam Webster Medical Dictionary
Mobility, Safe Lifting and General Ergonomic Principles for Home
Information on Adaptive Automobiles
Handy Hints for Caregivers to Help Prevent Back Injuries
Guidelines to Choosing Hoists, Slings, Lifting and Transfer Aids
Preventing Back Pain and Back Injuries (.PDF)
Powered Standing Lifts
Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries in Staff in Hospitals and Residential Care Facilities
Transfer Assist Devices for the Safer Handling of Patients (.PDF)
Nutritional Needs
Foods to Fight Disease
Preventing Abuse and Neglect

Abuse Prevention Unit Videos/Manuals

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DHS, Senior and People with Disabilities
Abuse Prevention unit
Attn: Aileen Kaye
500 Summer St. NE E-95
Salem, OR 97301-1074
(503) 945-6399
Information on Preventing Domestic Violence
Safe food preparation and shopping
Preventing Foodborne Illness
Information on Food Safety
Self-Training Manual on Food Safety (.PDF)
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Documentation and Record Keeping
Ethics and Good work practice
Handling Emergencies
Housework General & When Disease Present
Pain Management
Understanding the Aging Process
Working in Culturally Diverse Settings
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