VAHHA Web-based
In-service Education
Below is a list of the various courses available.
Some are password protected and open to VAHHA
members only and some are not password protected and are open to the general public.
If you need a password, please check with your clinical director or
call VAHHA at 802-229-0579. Most of the courses include a test. You will
receive your test score immediately. If you work for a VAHHA member
agency, your HR director and clinical director will be sent your
test results the next day after you complete the test. To access these
courses check the course links below.
You must register before you can take a course.
To register.
Abuse and Neglect - Recognizing and Report
Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
This single-module course is based on the
document "Raising Awareness" which was prepared by the Vermont Protective Services Division
of the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living. It is
a guide to reporting cases of abuse, neglect and exploitation of
vulnerable adults.
Target Audience - All home care staff. Course is
not password
protected.
Alzheimer's Disease
This single-module course provides useful
information for professionals who are working with patients with
dementia. In addition, there is a link to the 10 Signs of
Alzheimer's Disease from the Alzheimer's Association.
Target Audience - All home care staff. Course is
not password protected.
Diabetes Management
This five-module course provides
detailed instruction on the management of diabetes. This course was
written by the Vermont Department of Health.
Target Audience - All health
professionals. Course is not password protected.
HIPAA - (Health Insurance Privacy and
Portability Act)
This is a guide to the federal rules
on guaranteeing privacy for your patients. The information included for this course
comes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. All health
care professionals must follow these rules.
Maternal Child Health Competency
Testing
These modules are a series of tests that test your competency in
providing care to mothers and their young children. (Currently posted is Breastfeeding
competency. Further tests to follow.)
Target Audience - Registered Nurses.
Course is password protected.
Medicare Rules
This two-part course explains the
Medicare rules for home health.
Target Audience - Registered Nurses,
Therapists. This course is password protected.
Program for Personal Care Attendants
This multi-module course provides
instructions for Home Health Aides. The course is based in part on the
CareWell curriculum that was developed by the VNA of Chittenden and
Grand Isle Counties. The various modules include instruction on
bed bath techniques, professional behavior, proper communication
techniques, confidentiality, risk management, personal safety, and
infection control.
Target Audience: Personal Care
Attendants, Home Health Aides. This course is password protected.
Safety Series (Also included in
the PCA in-service program)
This course includes instruction on
security and infection control. (These modules also are included in the
Personal Care Attendant program.)
Target Audience: Personal Care
Attendants, Home Health Aides. This course is password protected.
Traumatic Brain Injury Instruction
This five-module course provides
detailed instructions on how to treat a patient who has suffered from a
traumatic brain injury. The course was written by the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living.
Target Audience: All caregivers.
This course is not password protected.
Questions or comments. Call 1-800-713-0893 (in Vermont) or
802-229-0579 or send your comment to
VAHHA@comcast.net
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