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Self-Study courses


Skills for Life


DHS Self-Study Courses

Please allow 4-6 weeks to process DHS self-study exams for certificates of completion.

 

Review the DHS self-study program policies. Download the order form and mail your request for these self-paced courses to:
 
 
Office of Licensing and Quality of Care
500 Summer Street, NE, E-13
Salem OR 97301-1074
Attention: Self-Study Program
Title Contact hours Approved for APD Approved for DD Approved for AMH
Aspiration 2 apd * dd * amh *
Challenging Behaviors - Part 1 2 apd * n/a n/a
Challenging Behaviors - Part 2 2 apd * n/a n/a
Constipation 2 apd * dd * amh *
Dehydration 2 apd * dd * amh *
Documentation 2 apd * dd * amh *
Fall Prevention 2 apd * dd* amh*
Individual Support Plan (ISP) for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities in Foster Care
Self-study guide | Self-study workbook
(Credit demonstrated with completed workbook kept with training documentation at the DD-AFH. Only one person can obtain credit for a completed workbook.)		 2 n/a dd * n/a
Infection Control 2 apd * dd * amh *
Medical Terminology 2 apd * dd * amh *
Medication Safety 2 apd * dd * amh *
Pain Management 2 apd * dd * amh *
Pneumonia 2 apd * dd * amh *
Pressure Sores 4 apd * dd * amh *
Quality Care Without Restraints 2 apd * n/a n/a
RN Delegation (RN Delegation for Lay Caregivers) 2 apd * dd * n/a
RN Delegation (For registered nurses)
Self-study course | Self-study course Test		 4 apd * n/a n/a
Your Body Changes Through the Years 2 apd * n/a n/a

* = approved

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Other Self-Study Courses

Title/Description Cost Contact hours Approved for APD Approved for DD Approved for AMH

American Association of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)

www.cequick.com/myeln/AAIDD/default.asp

See approved course list 

Are You Ready? An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
FEMA: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is22.asp

$0 1 apd* dd* amh*
Arthritis, Understanding the Basics of
Approved through 9/13/2013
To access go to www.afc-ce.com
$10 per credit /
$50 annual subscription		 1 apd* dd* n/a
Dementia Patients Don't Act the Way They're Supposed To
Approved through 9/13/2013
To access go to www.afc-ce.com
$10 per credit /
$50 annual subscription		 2.5 apd* dd* n/a
Diabetes: An Overview for AFC Providers:
http://www.afc-ce.com/
Approved through 9/13/2013 		$10 per credit /
$50 annual subscription		 2 apd* dd* n/a
Diabetic in my Home, Now What Do I Do?
Approved for all providers through 9/10/13
To access go to www.afc-ce.com		 Annual subscription $20 - $50 2.5 apd* dd* amh*
Elder Abuse: Protecting the Elderly, Your Business and Yourself 
Approved through 9/13/2013
To access go to www.afc-ce.com		 FREE Trial class to AFH providers / $50 annual subscription 1.5 apd* dd* n/a
Feeling Comfortable with People who have Disabilities
To access go to: bethesdalutherancommunities.org		 Free 5 n/a dd* n/a
Gout: The Devil is Biting my Toe
Approved through 9/13/2013
To access go to www.afc-ce.com		 $10 per credit /
$50 annual subscription		 1 apd* dd* n/a
Incontinency: Controlling the Uncontrolled
Approved through 9/13/2013
To access go to www.afc-ce.com		 FREE TRIAL / $50 annual subscription 1 apd* dd* n/a

Lifeworks Northwest

Request materials: l-503-641-1475 x 0

See approved course list 
Leg Cramps: A Discussion on Causes and Cures
Approved through 9/13/2013
To access go to www.afc-ce.com		 $10 per credit / $50 annual subscription 1 apd* dd* n/a

Mandatory Abuse Reporting – self study
Approved for AMH and DD providers
Provider to maintain documentation of training at the AFH

   2 n/a dd* amh*
Oh My Aching Back
Approved for all providers through 9/10/13
To access go to www.afc-ce.com		 Annual subscription
$20 - $50		 2 apd* dd* amh*
Osteoporosis: The Silent Thief
Approved through 9/13/2013
To access go to www.afc-ce.com		 $10 per credit /
$50 annual subscription		 2 apd* dd* n/a

“Ouch” It Hurts When I Smile: Those Darn Cold Sores – self study
To purchase go to www.afc-ce.com

 $10 1 apd * dd * amh *
The Fungous Amongus
Approved for all providers through 9/10/13
To access go to www.afc-ce.com		 Annual subscription
$20 - $50		 1.5 apd* dd* amh*
What Your Pharmacist Didn’t tell You: Safety Guidelines for Medications
Approved for all providers through 9/13/13
To access go to www.afc-ce.com

Annual subscription
$20 - $50

 1 apd* dd* amh*
When It Comes to Mental Health — What’s Normal? Mental Health Overview for Care Providers
Approved for all providers through 9/17/13
To access go to www.afc-ce.com		 Annual subscription $20 - $50 per participant 4 apd* dd* amh*

* = approved

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