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Legal Issues for Caregivers Training Course

Empower your team with vital legal training to protect your agency, prevent costly risks, ensure compliance, and confidently handle complex care challenges.

Duration: 40 minutes | Format: SMS | Certificate included

An intensive program about the common legal issues for caregivers

The home care industry is highly regulated and running a home care agency is a lot of work. You have to find the right staff, train them, and then keep them up to date on all the latest industry changes. It's a lot to handle. If something were to go wrong, it could have serious implications for both the caregiver and the client. Hence, the importance of knowing these legal issues for caregivers cannot be understated.

Knowing the law can help caregivers navigate difficult situations, avoid potential pitfalls and ensure that they are providing the best possible care. It is also essential if they ever need to take action against someone who has harmed their charge in some way. Without a thorough understanding of the law, it would be very difficult for caregivers to effectively protect their client’s rights as well as their own rights.

The Legal Issues for Caregivers Training Course is an intensive program that will provide learners with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves when caring for someone. This comprehensive training program will help your staff avoid legal action, understand ethical principles, and know their rights as caregivers. In just eight lessons, they'll be up to speed on all the latest legal issues affecting home care agencies. And most importantly, they will be better equipped to deal with difficult end-of-life issues.
Course Outline:
Lesson 1: Legal Terms & Definitions
Lesson 2: Avoiding Legal Action
Lesson 3: Ethical Principles
Lesson 4: Clients Rights
Lesson 5: Caregiver’s Rights
Lesson 6: Understanding Advance Directives
Lesson 7: What is POLST?
Lesson 8: Understanding DNR

What's in this course

Learning Level : Beginner
Duration: 40 minutes
Format : SMS
Quizzes: 8
Lessons: 8
Certificate: Digital Certificate of Completion

This course is brought to you by:

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Frequently asked questions

How does the text-message based training work?

Employees receive text messages containing a concise 5-minute lesson. These lessons are interactive and followed by quizzes to ensure understanding and retention. Our platform is designed for convenience, allowing employees to learn on-the-go without disrupting their workday.

How long does the course take?

The course is runs for 40 minutes, that's 5 minutes per lesson. Lesson frequency can be adjusted.

Will my learners get a certificate?

Yes, certificate pass rates and more can be configured within the admin panel.

Is the course updated?

Yes, content is refreshed annually with the latest research.

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