Are you a Nurse’s Aide Looking for Continuing Education Classes?

October 20, 2015 by Central Texas Council of Governments in News 1 0 0

The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) reviews and approves nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs such as the one offered by the Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas (AAACT). Nurse aides renewing their certification after September 1, 2013 must complete 24 hours of in-service education and that education must include training in geriatrics, and if applicable, the care of residents with dementia disorder, including Alzheimer’s disease.

The AAACT has released their schedule of classes available for continuing education for 2015-2016. Cost of the classes is $10 per hour. Registration and payment must be received by the Friday prior to each class. Payment must be made in cash or money order ONLY (money orders should be made payable to AAACT) and may be delivered in person. The CE certificate will be issued upon successful completion of each class.

DATE	TIME	HOURS	TOPIC
November 17, 2015	2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	3	Communication: for Caregivers, Person-Centered, with Families
December 1, 2015	3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	1	Health Literacy/Communication with Healthcare Professionals
January 5, 2016	3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	1	Mind/Body in a Care Environment
February 2, 2016	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	1	Emotions/Spirit in a Care Environment
March 8, 2016	3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	1	Healthy Living in a Care Environment
April 5, 2016	2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	3	Managing Chronic Conditions: COPD, CHF, Diabetes
May 3, 2016	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	1	Managing Chronic Conditions: Stroke
June 7, 2016	3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	1	Falls
July 5, 2016	9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	3	Delirium, Dementia, Depression
August 2, 2016	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	1	Dealing with Medication and Its Effects
September 6, 2015	3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	1	Skin Care