Courses

This course is intended as a self-study course for those interested in exploring a career as a Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide.

The basic biology of the virus, HIV, and the disease it causes, AIDS. The economic, social and political factors that determine who gets sick and who remains healthy, who lives and who dies. The progress of scientific research and medical treatments. The reasons for hope; the reasons for fear. (To get a glimpse of some of the materials that students have been posting on the course forums, go to @AIDSFAH or #AIDSFAH.)

In this course, five individuals share their personal experience about living with dementia. Care providers will explore evidence-informed, person-centred approaches to support a person living with dementia, as well as their care partners and family. This course is designed for unregulated care providers (personal support workers, healthcare aides, health care assistants, continuing care assistants, home health aides, home support workers, resident aides, home care assistants, personal attendants, nursing assistants) across Canada. The course content incorporates support for unregulated care providers supporting people living in long-term care homes, retirement living, and home and community settings.

This course is designed to provide the tools and knowledge for learners to help and support those experiencing MH issues What you'll learn: The learning outcomes of this Mental Health First Aid Skills are:1. To develop a greater awareness of what mental health is and how MHFA is necessary to help identify different types of mental health issues and an understanding of their effects.2. Triggers and causes of mental health dysfunction.3. How to identify early warning signs of a possible mental health issue.4. Once identified, how to offer initial support and signposting towards appropriate treatment.5. Tools and strategies useful for stabilising and maintaining mental health and well being in the short term. MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID SKILLSIf a person sprains their ankle or cuts their hand, a first aider knows what to do - However, what if a person has a anxiety attack, displays signs of depression, psychosis or PTSD? Or even uses suicidal language? - Mental Health First Aiders are trained to be able to initially support the sufferer and signpost them to the professional help they need.This course on Mental Health First Aid Skills is designed to give you the tools and the knowledge to provide someone developing a mental health issue with vital first responder care and support. (CPD course accredited by Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body). WHO IS THE COURSE SUITABLE FOR? - ORGANISATIONS - INDIVIDUALS - PUBLIC SECTORThe learning outcomes of this Mental Health First Aid course are:• To develop a greater awareness of what mental health is and how Mental Health First Aid Skills can help in a crisis, the different types of mental health issues and an understanding of their effects.• Triggers and Causes of mental health difficulties/ or declines in mental health, that may steer someone towards a downward spiral.• How to identify early warning signs and red flags of a possible mental health issue.• Once identified, how to offer initial support and signposting towards appropriate treatment.• Tools and strategies useful for stabilizing and maintaining mental health wellbeing in yourself and others.

Explore practical daily living aids and home adaptations through a virtual tour of Jan's home in this 32-minute webinar by the National Scleroderma Foundation. Discover specific tools and modifications that support comfort, independence, and wellness for individuals living with scleroderma. Learn about commercially available products, DIY solutions, and receive access to helpful resources including Amazon product links, instructional videos, and step-by-step guides for creating your own adaptive tools. Gain insights into real-world applications of assistive devices and home modifications that can enhance quality of life and maintain independence in daily activities.

Explore a crucial panel discussion on mental health first aid and its importance in addressing trauma from various sources. Learn how early intervention can prevent long-lasting emotional damage and discover models for equipping community members to recognize risk, provide support, and connect individuals to professional help. Hear insights from experts Luria Freeman, Essam Daod, Arthur Evans, and Cynthia Germanotta as they discuss the significance of timely mental health support in various contexts, from natural disasters to teenage bullying. Gain valuable knowledge on how to implement mental health first aid strategies in your community and understand the impact of immediate action in curbing emotional distress.

Explore a comprehensive keynote presentation from Data Science Conference Europe 2023 where Vladimir Brusic examines the complex intersection of smart technology, healthcare delivery, legal frameworks, and socioeconomic factors in modern home healthcare environments. Delve into how emerging technologies are revolutionizing home-based healthcare practices while navigating crucial legal considerations and broader societal impacts. Learn about the challenges and opportunities that arise when integrating advanced health monitoring systems into domestic settings, with particular focus on regulatory compliance and accessibility across different socioeconomic groups. Gain valuable insights into the future of home healthcare through this 48-minute talk that bridges the gap between technological innovation and practical implementation in smart health homes.

Learn how to thrive while working from home. Use insights from neuroscience to overcome disruptions and distractions, reframe your expectations, and keep your relationships intact.

Ensure you have a good understanding of first aid and CPR training by exploring the lessons in this course. Review quality information about emergency response, rescue techniques, heart attacks and strokes as you prepare for a class test or complete a homework assignment.

Explore the science and inventions that have revolutionized home safety, strength, and security in this 1988 Christmas Lecture from The Royal Institution. Discover how architects and civil engineers use codes of practice for foundations, materials, and weight distribution while accounting for natural structural resonance. Learn about the development of float glass production systems that made large-area, high-quality strengthened glass available at competitive costs, including surface coatings and sealed double-glazing units that regulate visible and thermal radiation. Examine cutting-edge research into active "smart" windows with transparency controlled by electronic pulses applied to electrochromic glass coatings. Investigate the diverse applications of glass in homes, from cooking utensils and lighting systems to television screens and decorative elements. Trace the evolution of building access systems from the mass-produced Yale key invented in 1850 (based on ancient Egyptian lock principles) to sophisticated modern physical access control methods. Understand how increased security demands have driven advances in fire protection, article protection, and intruder detection research, presented by Professor Gareth Roberts of Thorn EMI plc and the University of Oxford as part of "The Home of the Future" lecture series.

This course is targeted toward individuals wishing to operate a safe and healthy family day care center, and it covers topics including staffing; creating a safe environment; nutrition; mental health & wellness; and emergency planning. Since a Family Policy Handbook is essential for anyone operating a family day care center, this course includes the development of one of three imperative sections of the handbook. The remaining two sections are created in other courses of the Home-Based Childcare series available on Coursera.

Explore the global AIDS pandemic in this 51-minute lecture from Yale University's "Epidemics in Western Society Since 1600" course. Examine the disease's background, transmission methods, and the scale of its impact worldwide. Delve into the epidemiology of AIDS, contrasting its effects in developed Western nations with its devastating consequences in Southern Africa. Analyze the societal ramifications and the vicious cycle of poverty and infection in countries like Botswana and Swaziland. Learn about various public health strategies and the importance of tailoring interventions to local contexts, considering both biological and social factors. Gain insights into the complex challenges of combating this epidemic and the lessons learned from decades of global efforts.

Taught by a Doctor: Mandatory first aid course covering all of the common injuries and illnesses especially of children What you'll learn: Identify emergency medical situations that can happen to childrenAdminister potentially life saving treatment to children in dangerous situationsKnow which red flags to look for, and when to call for professional helpProperly manage the situation until professional help arrives Taking care of kids can be scary, because they are very accident prone.This is true for children of all ages, from newborn infants to older kids who are almost fully grown.Anybody who has the responsibility of taking care of kids, whether you be a parent, teacher, babysitter, older sibling, or even a neighbor who is asked every so often to look after the kids, should know the very basics of how to act in an emergency situation. This course is not designed to make you a professional medical provider, and it will not teach you how to diagnose your child’s illness. This course is basic and necessary, and will cover the most common situations that can and will arise, as well as less common but dangerous situations that require immediate response. After taking this course you will feel more comfortable and confident, that if something should happen to a child and you are in the area, you will be able to properly assess what needs to be done and take the right steps to control the situation until help arrives.There are many situations where appropriate steps taken immediately can save lives, prevent future complications, prevent bad situations from getting worse, and make sure that the healing process starts effectively and immediately.This course will include:An hour and a half of instructional video designed to make sure you come away with the key points to know and rememberTests along the way to make sure you understand the material, and will be ready to act when necessarySources in order to further enrich those who choose to read extra with the necessary tools to do soYou need to know the basic steps of treatments in order to be prepared for a number of situations that can and will arise. Things like:ChokingFractured BonesAllergic ReactionsSerious InfectionsSeizuresThese are some very common scenarios that happen daily around the world, and with the proper immediate response you can prevent these situations from getting much worse. This course will provide you with the necessary knowledge to know how to act in these situations, along with many others.First aid is essential knowledge that every person should have. First aid specific to children is a skill set that everybody that deals with children either personally or professionally should have.

Explore the concept of "hidden" hearing loss with UCLA audiologist Alison Grimes, AuD, in this informative 22-minute talk. Learn about the often-undetected hearing deficits caused by exposure to unsafe sound levels from smartphones, audio devices, and loud entertainment venues. Discover why these hearing issues may not appear in standard tests and understand the differences between age-related and hidden hearing loss. Gain insights into healthy lifestyle tips for hearing protection, the impact of background noise, and the effectiveness of hearing aids. Address common concerns about tinnitus, lipreading, and hearing aid maintenance. Conclude with essential health tips and answers to frequently asked questions about hearing health and hearing aid use.

Learn Easy Home Fermenting in this complete course on preserving vegetables with healthy probiotics. Fermenting vegetables is surprisingly simple and only requires a few items, most likely you already have them in your kitchen. You can get started in less than 5 minutes and I'll show you how! You'll become a pro and learn everything about the process from the health benefits, what you need, what to do during and after fermentation, and how get the most flavor out of your fermented vegetables. I'll cover my favorite vegetables, flavor add-ins to use, and ideal fermentation lengths. You'll also learn how to make specific recipes such as pickles and sauerkraut, with critical tips for each. In the short but detailed course, you'll learn all this and more in less than 20 minutes: What is fermenting and how it’s different than pickling or canning How the lacto-fermentation process works The benefits of fermentation What setup you’ll need and how to get started Start your first fermenting batch in less than 5 minutes Recipe for Garlicky Fermented Carrots Recipe for Fermented Garlic Dill Pickles Recipe for Super Simple Sauerkraut Pro Tips Before Fermentation: Save time and create optimal flavor Pro Tips During and After Fermentation

Shape health and care with strategies for impactful development training Discover some key OD ideas and principles, and explore how to create meaningful change in your organisation in this three-week course from The King’s Fund. Build your confidence and develop your OD approach through creative, skills-focused activities that can be repeated with your colleagues. Start your OD journey Immerse yourself in the foundations of OD thinking and practice. Learn how to implement OD principles in order to improve organisational culture and workplace dynamics. Understand that OD is for everyone This course uses the visual metaphor of houses and homes throughout so that you can connect with key OD concepts in a highly relatable, accessible way. You’ll learn to speak the language of OD and apply it effectively within your organisation. Achieve impactful OD outcomes for your team and organisation By the end of this course, you’ll understand the importance of an OD mindset in organisational change, and will have an awareness of the basic OD skills required to start improving your organisation’s effectiveness. Learn from experts in health and social care from The King’s Fund Established in 1897, The King’s Fund is an independent charitable organisation working to improve health and care in England. They have a recognised history of leadership and organisational development in the UK’s health and social care sectors, and you’ll be learning from specialists in these fields throughout. This course has been designed for anyone in health and care, including managers, HR personnel, and those in clinical roles. It’s ideal for learners new to organisational development who want to improve their workplace culture and team dynamics.

Explore the critical issue of mental health in rural communities and farm families through this informative 43-minute grand rounds presentation. Gain insights into the unique stressors affecting agricultural communities, including financial uncertainty, disaster response, and limited access to mental health resources. Learn about the alarming rates of suicide among farmers and veterans, and discover practical strategies to support mental wellness in rural areas. Examine the potential of Mental Health First Aid as a health literacy tool and explore initiatives like Covered Recovery Iowa and Farm Rescue. Understand the importance of addressing postpartum depression and supporting Spanish-speaking communities. Engage with the historical context of rural mental health and participate in a Q&A session to deepen your understanding of this crucial topic.

Develop an understanding of mental health conditions to support your clients. This online Short Course designed by CQUniversity will provide an overview of mental health disorders and outlines the first response when encountering a person with a mental health problem, or experiencing a traumatic event or crisis. The course will outline appropriate strategies for the first responder to use in managing the situation until professional help is available. On completion of this course you will be able to: Outline the incidence and causes of mental health conditions. Describe the appropriate response strategies recommended as a first responder when managing a person in crisis. Understand methods of managing the person once a crisis has deescalated. Discuss why professional help is recommended and list referral pathways in Australia. This course is for fitness professionals. It will ensure that they are equipped to deal with the mental health issues that exercise and fitness training can present. It will enable trainers to understand and react to trauma and mental health concerns in their clients. If you want to further your subject knowledge, you may be interested in these related courses, from the same provider, that share the same overall learning outcomes: Personal Trainer’s Toolkit: Client Onboarding and Fitness Testing Personal Trainer’s Toolkit: Build an Outdoor Fitness Business Personal Trainer’s Toolkit: Providing Nutritional Advice to Your Clients Personal Trainer’s Toolkit: Developing Fitness Programs for Older People Personal Trainer’s Toolkit: Build a Health and Fitness Business Network Personal Trainer’s Toolkit: Workplace Health and Safety in a Fitness Setting Personal Trainer’s Toolkit: Building a Fitness Community, Client Retention for Trainers

Discover a fresh perspective on homework in this 15-minute TEDx talk by Ogechukwu Ebi, a certified educator and founder of Sylace Diction and Public Speaking Hub. Explore Ebi's innovative concept of transforming traditional "home work" into "home fun," as she shares her insights on what she considers an overlooked requirement for success. Learn from her extensive experience in facilitating diction and elocution in schools, as well as training company staff on etiquette, ethics, and professional conduct. Gain valuable knowledge from this captivating speaker, who combines her expertise in education with her background in Parasitology and Entomology to deliver a unique and engaging presentation on reimagining the role of homework in education and personal growth.

Develop an understanding of mental health conditions to support your clients. This online Short Course designed by CQUniversity will provide an overview of mental health disorders and outlines the first response when encountering a person with a mental health problem, or experiencing a traumatic event or crisis. The course will outline appropriate strategies for the first responder to use in managing the situation until professional help is available. On completion of this course you will be able to: Outline the incidence and causes of mental health conditions. Describe the appropriate response strategies recommended as a first responder when managing a person in crisis. Understand methods of managing the person once a crisis has deescalated. Discuss why professional help is recommended and list referral pathways in Australia. This course is for fitness professionals. It will ensure that they are equipped to deal with the mental health issues that exercise and fitness training can present. It will enable trainers to understand and react to trauma and mental health concerns in their clients.