NHCA Online Learning
Earn continuing education credits, attend engaging webinars and trainings, and enroll in the latest health care education courses on your schedule — all in one place.
LPN IV Therapy Course – Online Version
This course meets the didactic portion of the new requirement and counts toward the annual continuing education requirement for an LPN license.
Online Basic Nursing Assistant Skills Review
This video series includes all 45 basic nursing assistant skills from the Nebraska Health Care Learning Center Basic Nursing Assistant Training. Utilization of these videos can include reviewing material prior to attending class, in-service education, and preparing to retest if license is lapsed. This video series does not replace the required 76-hour training required by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Temporary Medication Aide Online Course
The Temporary Medication Aide 8-Hour Training satisfies the requirement for demonstration of the ten competencies identified in Nebraska Revised Statue 71-9725, which can be found in Section 5 of the Application required of the temporary medication aide to submit to DHHS.
AAPACN QAPI Training and QAPI Certified Professional Credential
This five-course program is eligible for continuing education hours (CEs) from both the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB).
Abuse and Neglect Reporting and Survey Expectations
Connie Vogt, BSN, RN, Program Manager LTC Facilities, Licensure Unit, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, - Fall Convention 2019
Activities Director – Home Study Course
The activity director training offers the basic knowledge to fulfill the role of activity director as defined in the state and federal requirements for nursing facilities/long-term care.
Activity Director Refresher Six-Month Series (1 of 6) – Meaningful Life and Engagement: Enriching Connections Through Non-Pharmacological Approaches
Theresa Thorland, MS, MA, CTRS, ACC
Activity Director Refresher Six-Month Series (2 of 6) – On the Horizon: Serving Co-Occurring Populations in Older Adult Settings
Theresa Thorland, MS, MA, CTRS, ACC
Activity Director Refresher Six-Month Series (3 of 6) – Bullies in the Older Adult Care Setting
Theresa Thorland, MS, MA, CTRS, ACC
Activity Director Refresher Six-Month Series (4 of 6) – Providing Activity-Focused Care
Theresa Thorland, MS, MA, CTRS, ACC
Activity Director Refresher Six-Month Series (5 of 6) – Providing Quality of Life to Individuals with PTSD and Other Traumas
Alisa Tagg, BA ACC/EDU CADDCT CDP CDCS, Association Director of the National Association of Activity Professionals,
Activity Director Refresher Six-Month Series (6 of 6) – Connecting Worlds Through Life Enrichment
Theresa Thorland, MS, MA, CTRS, ACC
AHCA’s Requirements of Participation eCompetenciesTM
An online program designed specifically to help skilled nursing facilities comply with F-Tag 726 under CMS’ Requirements of Participation (ROP).
AHCA/NCAL Infection Control Certificate Program
An online program designed specifically to help skilled nursing facilities comply with F-Tag 726 under CMS’ Requirements of Participation (ROP).
Alternative Therapies for Patients with Dementia
Speaker: Ladan Ghazi Saidi, PhD
Assisted Living Administrator – On-Demand Online Course
Registrations for this course are available until June 30, 2021.
Best Practices in Diabetes Management in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care
Naushira Pandya, Professor and chair, Department of Geriatrics, Project Director, Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program, Nova Southeastern University, Kiran Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Brain Injury: The Invisible Injury in the Aging Population
Peggy Reisher, MSW, Executive Director of the Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska, Sheila Kennedy, and Judy Nichelson, RN
Can We Even Use Opioids Anymore?
Speaker: Ally Dering-Anderson, BA, PharmD, RP, FAPhA
CBD Oil: What Does CBD Do?
Speaker: Ally Dering-Anderson, BA, PharmD, RP, FAPhA
Components of an Antibiotic Stewardship Program
Cindy Fronning, RN, GERO-BC, IP-BC, AS-BC, RAC-CT, CDONA, FACDONA, Master Trainer, Director of Education, National Association of Directors of Nursing
COVID-19 Ensuring Quality of Life
Speaker: Theresa Thorland, CTRS/ACC/MS/MA
COVID-19 Legal Aspects of Care Webinar Series
Full COVID-19 Legal Aspects of Care Webinar Series
COVID-19 Legal Aspects of Care Webinar Series – COVID-19 Funding Accountability
Bob Dick Jr., CPA, CVA, Director, Bland & Associates P.C., Kailey Riskowski, CPA, CHFP, Partner, Bland & Associates P.C.
COVID-19 Legal Aspects of Care Webinar Series – Lessons from the Headlines: Case Reviews from 2020-2021
Abbie Widger, J.D., Johnson, Flodman, Guenzel, and Widger Law Firm
COVID-19 Legal Aspects of Care Webinar Series – Mitigating Lawsuits Involving Families, Residents, and Staff
Abbie Widger, J.D., Johnson, Flodman, Guenzel, and Widger Law Firm
COVID-19 Legal Aspects of Care Webinar Series – Navigating Survey Citations Resulting from COVID-19
Abbie Widger, J.D., Johnson, Flodman, Guenzel, and Widger Law Firm
COVID-19 Legal Aspects of Care Webinar Series – Responding to OSHA Investigations
Catherine Cano, Attorney at Law, Jackson Lewis, P.C.
COVID-19 Pandemic Response – The Many Faces of Grief
Barbara Speedling, Quality of Life Specialist
COVID-19 The Focused Survey Process
Abbie Widger, J.D.
Dyspnea Management for Hospice
Todd Sauer, MD, VNA Hospice Medical Director
End-of-Life Planning and COVID-19: It is never too soon to think about what matters most with Julie Masters, PhD
Julie Masters, PhD, Professor and Terry Haney Chair of Gerontology, UNO Gerontology
Essential Components of Fall Management and Injury Prevention
Steve Johnson, Respiratory Therapist, Ambassador Health Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska
Financial Impact of COVID-19
Speaker: Bob J. Dick Jr., CPA, CVA, Director of Bland & Associates P.C.
Functional Outcomes Improvement Training
COVID-19 has rocked the country and the globe. With tens of millions of confirmed cases, hundreds of thousands of deaths, and countless people who have been directly and indirectly impacted it is no wonder why trauma and grief are so high.
Gero Nurse Prep
AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep is an electronic course to prepare RNs for the certification test.
Grief, Trauma, & The Impact of COVID-19 on Residents & Staff: For Facilities
COVID-19 has rocked the country and the globe. With tens of millions of confirmed cases, hundreds of thousands of deaths, and countless people who have been directly and indirectly impacted it is no wonder why trauma and grief are so high.
Guidance on Complex Nursing in Assisted Living
Guidance on Complex Nursing in Assisted Living Course - Connie Vogt - Fall 2019
HealthCare Interactive’s CARES Program
HealthCare Interactive’s CARES® online dementia care training programs and the Alzheimer’s Association essentiALZ individual certification program are resources to help reduce the off-label use of antipsychotics.
HealthCare Interactive’s Caring for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness
HealthCare Interactive’s CARES® Serious Mental Illness™ Online Training Program focuses on how caregivers can develop care strategies for those with serious mental illness and how it differs from dementia.
High Intensity Physical Rehabilitation In Medically Complex Populations
Many older adults are at risk for functional decline due to underlying medical complexity, as well as deconditioning following a bout of inpatient care. This course will present an evidenced-based approach for the implementation of a high intensity progressive rehabilitation paradigm, offered as an evolution of current, lower intensity post-acute treatment approaches to address this constellation of needs.
How to Work with Difficult People Without Losing Your Cool
Christine Chasek, Associate Professor, Director BHECN-NE
Infection Control in Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Moving Forward
M. Salman Ashraf, MBBS, FIDSA, Associate Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center; Medical Director, Nebraska Infection Control Assessment and Promotion Program (ICAP)
Infection Prevention & Control in the Post-COVID-19 World
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the healthcare industry to its core. Infection prevention and control practices have been challenged at every corner.
Infection Preventionist Specialized Training – IPCO (Version 2)
This specialized AHCA/NCAL training is for health care professionals who want to serve as Infection Preventionists as established in the CMS Reform of Requirements of Participation for Long-Term Care Facilities.
IPCO Competency Renewal Exam
Attention IPCO attendee, your IPCO certificate is about to expire. To keep your certificate active, you need to take timely action steps to renew.
Lethal Plans: When Older Adults Turn to Suicide in Long-Term Care
Jennifer Hagen, Clinical Social Worker with the Department of Veterans Affairs
LPN IV Therapy Course – Online Version
This course meets the didactic portion of the new requirement and counts toward the annual continuing education requirement for an LPN license.
Marketing and Media During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Panel Discussion
Jayne Prince, B.S. Administrator at The Willows Assisted Living, Katy Bagniewski, Membership and Marketing Coordinator at NHCA, Khristine Gilroy-Johnson, Director of Membership and Marketing at NHCA
MDS On-Demand
This virtual intensive MDS training will provide in-depth education on the RAI process. This program will help staff better understand the assessment process and why quality measures trigger.
Mealtime and Dining During COVID-19
Speaker: Elaine Farley-Zoucha, RD, LMNT, EZ Nutrition Consulting, PC Owner and President
Mental Health Interventions During the Pandemic
Rajesh Tampi, MD, MS, DFAPA, DFAAGP
Motivating Employees: It’s Not What You Think
Colby Coash, MS, Motivational Speaker
Navigating the Impact of COVID-19 Post-pandemic Webinar Series
Nursing Best Practices Webinar Series
Nursing Home Administrator Preceptor Training
Nursing Management During COVID-19 Webinar Series
Full Nursing Management During COVID-19 Webinar Series
Nursing Management During COVID-19 Webinar Series – Caring for Your Team and Yourself in a Changing and Dynamic Work Environment
Beth Culross, PhD, RN, GCNS-BC Assistant Professor, College of Nursing Director Learning Resource Center Associate Director, Interprofessional Academy of Educators, Faculty Affairs Courtesy Affiliate Faculty, Medical Humanities, University of Nebraska Omaha
Nursing Management During COVID-19 Webinar Series – Communication with Family, Residents, and Staff in Times of Crisis
Beth Nelsen RN, CHPN, NHA, Health Care Administrator, Eastmont Towers & The Monarch
Nursing Management During COVID-19 Webinar Series – Effective Delegation and Team Management During Crisis
Nolan Gurnsey, Southwest District Chair, NNFA, Linden Court, North Platte
Nursing Management During COVID-19 Webinar Series – Ethical Dilemmas for Nurses Due to COVID-19
Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, Vice President of Education and Certification Strategy, American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN)
Nursing Management During COVID-19 Webinar Series – Workforce Planning: Enhancing Staff Development to Build a Better Team
Beth Culross, PhD, RN, GCNS-BC Assistant Professor, College of Nursing Director Learning Resource Center Associate Director, Interprofessional Academy of Educators, Faculty Affairs Courtesy Affiliate Faculty, Medical Humanities, University of Nebraska Omaha
Nutrition and Mental Health in Long-Term Care
Speaker: Cassandra Whitmore, RD, LMNT
Online Basic Nursing Assistant Skills Review
This video series includes all 45 basic nursing assistant skills from the Nebraska Health Care Learning Center Basic Nursing Assistant Training. Utilization of these videos can include reviewing material prior to attending class, in-service education, and preparing to retest if license is lapsed. This video series does not replace the required 76-hour training required by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Overcoming Adversity – Wounded Warrior Project
Cindy Parsons, Spokesperson for the Wounded Warrior Project
Person-Centered Care in a PDPM World
This four-module course is designed to improve person-centered care for post-acute care (short stay) residents under the PDPM payment system.
Pioneering Solutions to the Workforce Crisis
By the year 2024, direct care workers are projected to add more new jobs in our economy than any other single occupation. Your ability to achieve and sustain a competitive edge in this difficult labor market will require intentional steps to be the employer of choice in your community.
Population Health Management Fundamentals
Population Health Management (PHM) is a term that describes the application of various interventions and strategies aimed at improving the health outcomes and managing the costs of a targeted group of individuals.
Post-Pandemic Business Model Changes
Jeff Heedum, Region Manager and Partner, HCIS-MBS
Putting Volunteers at the Center
Kelly Keller, Volunteer and We Honor Veterans Coordinator at Endless Journey Hospice
Rebuilding Consumer Confidence
Barbara Speedling, Quality of Life Specialist
Shaping Your World Through Innovation Webinar Series: Positioning Your Organization for Financial Success
Anne Tumlinson, CEO, ATI Advisory (A research and advisory services firm working to reform long-term care) Mike Cheek, Senior Vice President for Reimbursement Policy and Market Strategy at AHCA/NCAL
Social Services Designee On-Demand
All coursework must be completed by Sept. 30, 2021.
This training offers the specific knowledge to fulfill the role of social service in a nursing facility under 120 beds as defined in the state and federal requirements for nursing facilities/long-term care.
Stress Less Now
Speaker: Amy McCae of Creative Wellness, Certified Life Coach and Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Sports Visualization Specialist, and Certified Mind Body Fitness Coach
Telehealth Update: Virtual Care has gone Viral!
Speakers: Brian Bossard, MD of Bryan Telemedicine and Andrew Whitney, Director of Telemedicine Services
Temporary Medication Aide Online Course
The Temporary Medication Aide 8-Hour Training satisfies the requirement for demonstration of the ten competencies identified in Nebraska Revised Statue 71-9725, which can be found in Section 5 of the Application required of the temporary medication aide to submit to DHHS.
Understanding SNF VBP in Detail
This course contains 6 modules that provide an in-depth description of each feature of the CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Value Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) program along with helpful tools, documents, and primary source references to the program.
Visitation and Activities as the Pandemic Ends
Corie Sass, LCSW, LMHP, CDP, Social Services Coordinator, Vetter Health Services; Courtney Schmitz, MS, CTRS, CDP, Life Enrichment Coordinator, Vetter Health Services
Water Management
Effective water management programs are mandated for nursing facilities by CMS and highly recommended for assisted living facilities by the CDC as a best practice.
What a Nurse Should Know When Caring for a Patient with a Trach and on a Ventilator
Steve Johnson, Respiratory Therapist, Ambassador Health Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska
What Other Medications Other than Antipsychotics are Useful for Behaviors?
Randall Beckett, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, Vice President of Clinical Services at Encounter Telehealth
What’s Significant About Significant Change?
Steve Johnson, Respiratory Therapist, Ambassador Health Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska
Best Practices in Diabetes Management in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care
Naushira Pandya, Professor and chair, Department of Geriatrics, Project Director, Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program, Nova Southeastern University, Kiran Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Components of an Antibiotic Stewardship Program
Cindy Fronning, RN, GERO-BC, IP-BC, AS-BC, RAC-CT, CDONA, FACDONA, Master Trainer, Director of Education, National Association of Directors of Nursing
COVID-19 Legal Aspects of Care Webinar Series
Full COVID-19 Legal Aspects of Care Webinar Series
COVID-19 Legal Aspects of Care Webinar Series – COVID-19 Funding Accountability
Bob Dick Jr., CPA, CVA, Director, Bland & Associates P.C., Kailey Riskowski, CPA, CHFP, Partner, Bland & Associates P.C.
COVID-19 Legal Aspects of Care Webinar Series – Lessons from the Headlines: Case Reviews from 2020-2021
Abbie Widger, J.D., Johnson, Flodman, Guenzel, and Widger Law Firm
Essential Components of Fall Management and Injury Prevention
Steve Johnson, Respiratory Therapist, Ambassador Health Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska
Infection Control in Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Moving Forward
M. Salman Ashraf, MBBS, FIDSA, Associate Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center; Medical Director, Nebraska Infection Control Assessment and Promotion Program (ICAP)
Navigating the Impact of COVID-19 Post-pandemic Webinar Series
Nursing Best Practices Webinar Series
Nursing Management During COVID-19 Webinar Series
Full Nursing Management During COVID-19 Webinar Series
Nursing Management During COVID-19 Webinar Series – Workforce Planning: Enhancing Staff Development to Build a Better Team
Beth Culross, PhD, RN, GCNS-BC Assistant Professor, College of Nursing Director Learning Resource Center Associate Director, Interprofessional Academy of Educators, Faculty Affairs Courtesy Affiliate Faculty, Medical Humanities, University of Nebraska Omaha
Rebuilding Consumer Confidence
Barbara Speedling, Quality of Life Specialist
Visitation and Activities as the Pandemic Ends
Corie Sass, LCSW, LMHP, CDP, Social Services Coordinator, Vetter Health Services; Courtney Schmitz, MS, CTRS, CDP, Life Enrichment Coordinator, Vetter Health Services
What a Nurse Should Know When Caring for a Patient with a Trach and on a Ventilator
Steve Johnson, Respiratory Therapist, Ambassador Health Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska
What’s Significant About Significant Change?
Steve Johnson, Respiratory Therapist, Ambassador Health Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska
Abuse and Neglect Reporting and Survey Expectations
Connie Vogt, BSN, RN, Program Manager LTC Facilities, Licensure Unit, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, - Fall Convention 2019
Activity Director Refresher Six-Month Series (1 of 6) – Meaningful Life and Engagement: Enriching Connections Through Non-Pharmacological Approaches
Theresa Thorland, MS, MA, CTRS, ACC
Activity Director Refresher Six-Month Series (2 of 6) – On the Horizon: Serving Co-Occurring Populations in Older Adult Settings
Theresa Thorland, MS, MA, CTRS, ACC
Activity Director Refresher Six-Month Series (3 of 6) – Bullies in the Older Adult Care Setting
Theresa Thorland, MS, MA, CTRS, ACC
Activity Director Refresher Six-Month Series (4 of 6) – Providing Activity-Focused Care
Theresa Thorland, MS, MA, CTRS, ACC
Activity Director Refresher Six-Month Series (5 of 6) – Providing Quality of Life to Individuals with PTSD and Other Traumas
Alisa Tagg, BA ACC/EDU CADDCT CDP CDCS, Association Director of the National Association of Activity Professionals,
Activity Director Refresher Six-Month Series (6 of 6) – Connecting Worlds Through Life Enrichment
Theresa Thorland, MS, MA, CTRS, ACC
Alternative Therapies for Patients with Dementia
Speaker: Ladan Ghazi Saidi, PhD
Best Practices in Diabetes Management in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care
Naushira Pandya, Professor and chair, Department of Geriatrics, Project Director, Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program, Nova Southeastern University, Kiran Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Brain Injury: The Invisible Injury in the Aging Population
Peggy Reisher, MSW, Executive Director of the Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska, Sheila Kennedy, and Judy Nichelson, RN
Can We Even Use Opioids Anymore?
Speaker: Ally Dering-Anderson, BA, PharmD, RP, FAPhA
CBD Oil: What Does CBD Do?
Speaker: Ally Dering-Anderson, BA, PharmD, RP, FAPhA
Components of an Antibiotic Stewardship Program
Cindy Fronning, RN, GERO-BC, IP-BC, AS-BC, RAC-CT, CDONA, FACDONA, Master Trainer, Director of Education, National Association of Directors of Nursing
COVID-19 Ensuring Quality of Life
Speaker: Theresa Thorland, CTRS/ACC/MS/MA
COVID-19 Legal Aspects of Care Webinar Series – Mitigating Lawsuits Involving Families, Residents, and Staff
Abbie Widger, J.D., Johnson, Flodman, Guenzel, and Widger Law Firm
COVID-19 Legal Aspects of Care Webinar Series – Navigating Survey Citations Resulting from COVID-19
Abbie Widger, J.D., Johnson, Flodman, Guenzel, and Widger Law Firm
COVID-19 Legal Aspects of Care Webinar Series – Responding to OSHA Investigations
Catherine Cano, Attorney at Law, Jackson Lewis, P.C.
COVID-19 Pandemic Response – The Many Faces of Grief
Barbara Speedling, Quality of Life Specialist
COVID-19 The Focused Survey Process
Abbie Widger, J.D.
Dyspnea Management for Hospice
Todd Sauer, MD, VNA Hospice Medical Director
End-of-Life Planning and COVID-19: It is never too soon to think about what matters most with Julie Masters, PhD
Julie Masters, PhD, Professor and Terry Haney Chair of Gerontology, UNO Gerontology
Essential Components of Fall Management and Injury Prevention
Steve Johnson, Respiratory Therapist, Ambassador Health Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska
Financial Impact of COVID-19
Speaker: Bob J. Dick Jr., CPA, CVA, Director of Bland & Associates P.C.
Guidance on Complex Nursing in Assisted Living
Guidance on Complex Nursing in Assisted Living Course - Connie Vogt - Fall 2019
How to Work with Difficult People Without Losing Your Cool
Christine Chasek, Associate Professor, Director BHECN-NE
Infection Control in Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Moving Forward
M. Salman Ashraf, MBBS, FIDSA, Associate Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center; Medical Director, Nebraska Infection Control Assessment and Promotion Program (ICAP)
Lethal Plans: When Older Adults Turn to Suicide in Long-Term Care
Jennifer Hagen, Clinical Social Worker with the Department of Veterans Affairs
Marketing and Media During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Panel Discussion
Jayne Prince, B.S. Administrator at The Willows Assisted Living, Katy Bagniewski, Membership and Marketing Coordinator at NHCA, Khristine Gilroy-Johnson, Director of Membership and Marketing at NHCA
Mealtime and Dining During COVID-19
Speaker: Elaine Farley-Zoucha, RD, LMNT, EZ Nutrition Consulting, PC Owner and President
Mental Health Interventions During the Pandemic
Rajesh Tampi, MD, MS, DFAPA, DFAAGP
Motivating Employees: It’s Not What You Think
Colby Coash, MS, Motivational Speaker
Navigating the Impact of COVID-19 Post-pandemic Webinar Series
Nursing Best Practices Webinar Series
Nursing Management During COVID-19 Webinar Series – Caring for Your Team and Yourself in a Changing and Dynamic Work Environment
Beth Culross, PhD, RN, GCNS-BC Assistant Professor, College of Nursing Director Learning Resource Center Associate Director, Interprofessional Academy of Educators, Faculty Affairs Courtesy Affiliate Faculty, Medical Humanities, University of Nebraska Omaha
Nursing Management During COVID-19 Webinar Series – Communication with Family, Residents, and Staff in Times of Crisis
Beth Nelsen RN, CHPN, NHA, Health Care Administrator, Eastmont Towers & The Monarch
Nursing Management During COVID-19 Webinar Series – Effective Delegation and Team Management During Crisis
Nolan Gurnsey, Southwest District Chair, NNFA, Linden Court, North Platte
Nursing Management During COVID-19 Webinar Series – Ethical Dilemmas for Nurses Due to COVID-19
Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, Vice President of Education and Certification Strategy, American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN)
Nutrition and Mental Health in Long-Term Care
Speaker: Cassandra Whitmore, RD, LMNT
Overcoming Adversity – Wounded Warrior Project
Cindy Parsons, Spokesperson for the Wounded Warrior Project
Post-Pandemic Business Model Changes
Jeff Heedum, Region Manager and Partner, HCIS-MBS
Putting Volunteers at the Center
Kelly Keller, Volunteer and We Honor Veterans Coordinator at Endless Journey Hospice
Rebuilding Consumer Confidence
Barbara Speedling, Quality of Life Specialist
Shaping Your World Through Innovation Webinar Series: Positioning Your Organization for Financial Success
Anne Tumlinson, CEO, ATI Advisory (A research and advisory services firm working to reform long-term care) Mike Cheek, Senior Vice President for Reimbursement Policy and Market Strategy at AHCA/NCAL
Stress Less Now
Speaker: Amy McCae of Creative Wellness, Certified Life Coach and Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Sports Visualization Specialist, and Certified Mind Body Fitness Coach
Telehealth Update: Virtual Care has gone Viral!
Speakers: Brian Bossard, MD of Bryan Telemedicine and Andrew Whitney, Director of Telemedicine Services
Visitation and Activities as the Pandemic Ends
Corie Sass, LCSW, LMHP, CDP, Social Services Coordinator, Vetter Health Services; Courtney Schmitz, MS, CTRS, CDP, Life Enrichment Coordinator, Vetter Health Services
What a Nurse Should Know When Caring for a Patient with a Trach and on a Ventilator
Steve Johnson, Respiratory Therapist, Ambassador Health Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska
What Other Medications Other than Antipsychotics are Useful for Behaviors?
Randall Beckett, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, Vice President of Clinical Services at Encounter Telehealth
What’s Significant About Significant Change?
Steve Johnson, Respiratory Therapist, Ambassador Health Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska
Activities Director – Home Study Course
The activity director training offers the basic knowledge to fulfill the role of activity director as defined in the state and federal requirements for nursing facilities/long-term care.
Assisted Living Administrator – On-Demand Online Course
Registrations for this course are available until June 30, 2021.
Best Practices in Diabetes Management in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care
Naushira Pandya, Professor and chair, Department of Geriatrics, Project Director, Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program, Nova Southeastern University, Kiran Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Components of an Antibiotic Stewardship Program
Cindy Fronning, RN, GERO-BC, IP-BC, AS-BC, RAC-CT, CDONA, FACDONA, Master Trainer, Director of Education, National Association of Directors of Nursing
Essential Components of Fall Management and Injury Prevention
Steve Johnson, Respiratory Therapist, Ambassador Health Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska
LPN IV Therapy Course – Online Version
This course meets the didactic portion of the new requirement and counts toward the annual continuing education requirement for an LPN license.
MDS On-Demand
This virtual intensive MDS training will provide in-depth education on the RAI process. This program will help staff better understand the assessment process and why quality measures trigger.
Nursing Best Practices Webinar Series
Nursing Home Administrator Preceptor Training
Online Basic Nursing Assistant Skills Review
This video series includes all 45 basic nursing assistant skills from the Nebraska Health Care Learning Center Basic Nursing Assistant Training. Utilization of these videos can include reviewing material prior to attending class, in-service education, and preparing to retest if license is lapsed. This video series does not replace the required 76-hour training required by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Post-Pandemic Business Model Changes
Jeff Heedum, Region Manager and Partner, HCIS-MBS
Social Services Designee On-Demand
All coursework must be completed by Sept. 30, 2021.
This training offers the specific knowledge to fulfill the role of social service in a nursing facility under 120 beds as defined in the state and federal requirements for nursing facilities/long-term care.
Temporary Medication Aide Online Course
The Temporary Medication Aide 8-Hour Training satisfies the requirement for demonstration of the ten competencies identified in Nebraska Revised Statue 71-9725, which can be found in Section 5 of the Application required of the temporary medication aide to submit to DHHS.
What a Nurse Should Know When Caring for a Patient with a Trach and on a Ventilator
Steve Johnson, Respiratory Therapist, Ambassador Health Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska
What’s Significant About Significant Change?
Steve Johnson, Respiratory Therapist, Ambassador Health Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska
Assisted Living Administrator – On-Demand Online Course
Registrations for this course are available until June 30, 2021.
AAPACN QAPI Training and QAPI Certified Professional Credential
This five-course program is eligible for continuing education hours (CEs) from both the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB).
AHCA’s Requirements of Participation eCompetenciesTM
An online program designed specifically to help skilled nursing facilities comply with F-Tag 726 under CMS’ Requirements of Participation (ROP).
AHCA/NCAL Infection Control Certificate Program
An online program designed specifically to help skilled nursing facilities comply with F-Tag 726 under CMS’ Requirements of Participation (ROP).
Functional Outcomes Improvement Training
COVID-19 has rocked the country and the globe. With tens of millions of confirmed cases, hundreds of thousands of deaths, and countless people who have been directly and indirectly impacted it is no wonder why trauma and grief are so high.
Gero Nurse Prep
AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep is an electronic course to prepare RNs for the certification test.
Grief, Trauma, & The Impact of COVID-19 on Residents & Staff: For Facilities
COVID-19 has rocked the country and the globe. With tens of millions of confirmed cases, hundreds of thousands of deaths, and countless people who have been directly and indirectly impacted it is no wonder why trauma and grief are so high.
HealthCare Interactive’s CARES Program
HealthCare Interactive’s CARES® online dementia care training programs and the Alzheimer’s Association essentiALZ individual certification program are resources to help reduce the off-label use of antipsychotics.
HealthCare Interactive’s Caring for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness
HealthCare Interactive’s CARES® Serious Mental Illness™ Online Training Program focuses on how caregivers can develop care strategies for those with serious mental illness and how it differs from dementia.
High Intensity Physical Rehabilitation In Medically Complex Populations
Many older adults are at risk for functional decline due to underlying medical complexity, as well as deconditioning following a bout of inpatient care. This course will present an evidenced-based approach for the implementation of a high intensity progressive rehabilitation paradigm, offered as an evolution of current, lower intensity post-acute treatment approaches to address this constellation of needs.
Infection Prevention & Control in the Post-COVID-19 World
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the healthcare industry to its core. Infection prevention and control practices have been challenged at every corner.
Infection Preventionist Specialized Training – IPCO (Version 2)
This specialized AHCA/NCAL training is for health care professionals who want to serve as Infection Preventionists as established in the CMS Reform of Requirements of Participation for Long-Term Care Facilities.
IPCO Competency Renewal Exam
Attention IPCO attendee, your IPCO certificate is about to expire. To keep your certificate active, you need to take timely action steps to renew.
Person-Centered Care in a PDPM World
This four-module course is designed to improve person-centered care for post-acute care (short stay) residents under the PDPM payment system.
Pioneering Solutions to the Workforce Crisis
By the year 2024, direct care workers are projected to add more new jobs in our economy than any other single occupation. Your ability to achieve and sustain a competitive edge in this difficult labor market will require intentional steps to be the employer of choice in your community.
Population Health Management Fundamentals
Population Health Management (PHM) is a term that describes the application of various interventions and strategies aimed at improving the health outcomes and managing the costs of a targeted group of individuals.
Understanding SNF VBP in Detail
This course contains 6 modules that provide an in-depth description of each feature of the CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Value Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) program along with helpful tools, documents, and primary source references to the program.
Water Management
Effective water management programs are mandated for nursing facilities by CMS and highly recommended for assisted living facilities by the CDC as a best practice.
Activity Director Refresher Six-Month Series (1 of 6) – Meaningful Life and Engagement: Enriching Connections Through Non-Pharmacological Approaches
Theresa Thorland, MS, MA, CTRS, ACC
Activity Director Refresher Six-Month Series (2 of 6) – On the Horizon: Serving Co-Occurring Populations in Older Adult Settings
Theresa Thorland, MS, MA, CTRS, ACC
Activity Director Refresher Six-Month Series (3 of 6) – Bullies in the Older Adult Care Setting
Theresa Thorland, MS, MA, CTRS, ACC
Activity Director Refresher Six-Month Series (4 of 6) – Providing Activity-Focused Care
Theresa Thorland, MS, MA, CTRS, ACC
Activity Director Refresher Six-Month Series (5 of 6) – Providing Quality of Life to Individuals with PTSD and Other Traumas
Alisa Tagg, BA ACC/EDU CADDCT CDP CDCS, Association Director of the National Association of Activity Professionals,
Activity Director Refresher Six-Month Series (6 of 6) – Connecting Worlds Through Life Enrichment
Theresa Thorland, MS, MA, CTRS, ACC
Best Practices in Diabetes Management in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care
Naushira Pandya, Professor and chair, Department of Geriatrics, Project Director, Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program, Nova Southeastern University, Kiran Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Components of an Antibiotic Stewardship Program
Cindy Fronning, RN, GERO-BC, IP-BC, AS-BC, RAC-CT, CDONA, FACDONA, Master Trainer, Director of Education, National Association of Directors of Nursing
COVID-19 Legal Aspects of Care Webinar Series
Full COVID-19 Legal Aspects of Care Webinar Series
COVID-19 Legal Aspects of Care Webinar Series – COVID-19 Funding Accountability
Bob Dick Jr., CPA, CVA, Director, Bland & Associates P.C., Kailey Riskowski, CPA, CHFP, Partner, Bland & Associates P.C.
COVID-19 Legal Aspects of Care Webinar Series – Lessons from the Headlines: Case Reviews from 2020-2021
Abbie Widger, J.D., Johnson, Flodman, Guenzel, and Widger Law Firm
COVID-19 Legal Aspects of Care Webinar Series – Mitigating Lawsuits Involving Families, Residents, and Staff
Abbie Widger, J.D., Johnson, Flodman, Guenzel, and Widger Law Firm
COVID-19 Legal Aspects of Care Webinar Series – Navigating Survey Citations Resulting from COVID-19
Abbie Widger, J.D., Johnson, Flodman, Guenzel, and Widger Law Firm
COVID-19 Legal Aspects of Care Webinar Series – Responding to OSHA Investigations
Catherine Cano, Attorney at Law, Jackson Lewis, P.C.
Essential Components of Fall Management and Injury Prevention
Steve Johnson, Respiratory Therapist, Ambassador Health Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska
Infection Control in Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Moving Forward
M. Salman Ashraf, MBBS, FIDSA, Associate Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center; Medical Director, Nebraska Infection Control Assessment and Promotion Program (ICAP)
Navigating the Impact of COVID-19 Post-pandemic Webinar Series
Nursing Best Practices Webinar Series
Nursing Management During COVID-19 Webinar Series
Full Nursing Management During COVID-19 Webinar Series
Nursing Management During COVID-19 Webinar Series – Caring for Your Team and Yourself in a Changing and Dynamic Work Environment
Beth Culross, PhD, RN, GCNS-BC Assistant Professor, College of Nursing Director Learning Resource Center Associate Director, Interprofessional Academy of Educators, Faculty Affairs Courtesy Affiliate Faculty, Medical Humanities, University of Nebraska Omaha
Nursing Management During COVID-19 Webinar Series – Communication with Family, Residents, and Staff in Times of Crisis
Beth Nelsen RN, CHPN, NHA, Health Care Administrator, Eastmont Towers & The Monarch
Nursing Management During COVID-19 Webinar Series – Effective Delegation and Team Management During Crisis
Nolan Gurnsey, Southwest District Chair, NNFA, Linden Court, North Platte
Nursing Management During COVID-19 Webinar Series – Ethical Dilemmas for Nurses Due to COVID-19
Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, Vice President of Education and Certification Strategy, American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN)
Nursing Management During COVID-19 Webinar Series – Workforce Planning: Enhancing Staff Development to Build a Better Team
Beth Culross, PhD, RN, GCNS-BC Assistant Professor, College of Nursing Director Learning Resource Center Associate Director, Interprofessional Academy of Educators, Faculty Affairs Courtesy Affiliate Faculty, Medical Humanities, University of Nebraska Omaha
Post-Pandemic Business Model Changes
Jeff Heedum, Region Manager and Partner, HCIS-MBS
Rebuilding Consumer Confidence
Barbara Speedling, Quality of Life Specialist
Shaping Your World Through Innovation Webinar Series: Positioning Your Organization for Financial Success
Anne Tumlinson, CEO, ATI Advisory (A research and advisory services firm working to reform long-term care) Mike Cheek, Senior Vice President for Reimbursement Policy and Market Strategy at AHCA/NCAL
Visitation and Activities as the Pandemic Ends
Corie Sass, LCSW, LMHP, CDP, Social Services Coordinator, Vetter Health Services; Courtney Schmitz, MS, CTRS, CDP, Life Enrichment Coordinator, Vetter Health Services
What a Nurse Should Know When Caring for a Patient with a Trach and on a Ventilator
Steve Johnson, Respiratory Therapist, Ambassador Health Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska
What’s Significant About Significant Change?
Steve Johnson, Respiratory Therapist, Ambassador Health Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska