Addresses the unique needs of the older adult, who may just isolate and give up agency - hope. They can easily find that adapting is too frustrating if not encouraged by healthcare providers. Learn easy ways to screen for both mild progressive hearing and vision loss. Provide hope and pathways for better outcomes, regardless of the client’s income level. So many resources are available to improve their daily living. This course is OHA-approved for 6HR CE Cultural Competence, NASW - OR approved for 6HR CE Cultural Competence CE and 6HR Ethics CEUs by CRCC (Commission for Rehabilitation Counselor Certification)

  • Approved by Oregon Health Authority - OHA

  • Approved by CRCC for 6hr Cultural Competence

  • Approved by the NASW-OR

  • Approved by the California Nursing Board, Provider CEP#18180 for 6 contact hours of geriatric-related continuing education for Nurse Practitioners

  • Approved by the California Nursing Board, Provider CEP#18180 for 6 contact hours

Many of those with progressive vision loss or legal blindness are not aware of training & support. Thus, many with low vision or blindness are forced unnecessarily to lose their employment and independence. This is at a great cost to them, their families, and society. This is not necessary, and as a trained professional with cultural competence CEUs, I can confidently provide hope and help prevent such incidents from happening. In addition, you can learn more about the ethical ways to provide Informed consent for any healthcare research and treatment, as well as ethical conduct.

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Formal Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this CE opportunity, participants should be able to:

  1. Describe the term “legal blindness” based on federal laws

  2. State several ways to provide access to printed information as required by the code of ethics.

  3. Be aware of the ethics of using questions to determine needs, and do not assume the degree of

    vision impairment.

  4. Identify, assess, and change information delivery options when miscommunications could

    be a factor or result of hearing loss, to prevent a lack of informed consent or compliance

    with instructions.

  5. Be aware of the controllable elements of providing the best options for effective

    communications for anyone, but especially for those with mild to moderate hearing loss

    who do not prefer or know ASL.

  6. To help staff and themselves build skills/compassion to address the fear/avoidance of people who

    are loud or often reacting to what they thought they heard.

  7. Be able to understand culturally appropriate use of assistive technology, communication

    cards, helpful apps, and access to a list of qualified health care interpreters and other options

    when an interpreter is requested or the best means of clear communication.

FAQs

  • Can I complete this course on my own time, or do I need to be online at a specific time?
    -This course is completely self-paced, so you can log in and complete the lessons whenever it works best for you. There are no scheduled class times or required live sessions. You’ll have access to the course for one year, giving you plenty of time to complete it at your own pace

  • How/when do I gain access to the course?
    -    You get instant access to the course once you enroll and complete payment via Thinkific. Navigate to your home page, and you will find your enrolled class(es) there to access any time!

  • How/when do I receive my certificate?

    - Your certificate auto-generates as soon as you complete the course. After all lessons are completed, you will be prompted to fill out the course evaluation. Once the course evaluation is complete, you will get a page to download your certificate. If you need to download it later, it will be saved to your student profile so you can come back later.

  • Can I do the course on a phone/tablet?
    -    Thinkific is designed to work on desktop, phone, and tablet. However, it is recommended to use your desktop for the best experience. If you are having difficulty watching or loading videos, try the following:
    —Try switching to a different browser (GoogleChrome is recommended)

    —Ensure your browser is up to date

    —Try disabling hardware acceleration in Chrome settings

    —Open the course in an incognito window

    Video settings are set to play with sound; however, both Safari and Chrome require you to click the sound button each time. You may be able to change the settings in your internet browser to avoid having to click the sound button.

  • What if I have other questions?
    -    Deb’s inbox is always available if you have any questions: deb@adaptabilityforlife.com. You can also find answers to many of your Thinkific-related questions from your student profile via chat, email, and FAQs.

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