Welcome to Community Training Connection for Staff!

This course is NOT approved for CCLD Administrator renewal CEUs. Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become thin, brittle, and weak. Fragile bones fracture (break) easily, especially those in the hip, spine, and wrist. Injuries due to osteoporosis are among the most common and dangerous that can happen to an older adult. Given the number of residents affected by osteoporosis, facility administrators and staff should be aware of how best to help those with this disease, and how to help others avoid it. Read more

This course is NOT approved for CCLD Administrator renewal CEUs. Parkinson's Disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects motor function, but can also impact cognitive abilities, mood, and autonomic functions. This course will explore the disease's underlying causes and mechanisms, its diverse symptoms, and provide information on effective care management strategies, including medication therapy, surgical interventions, therapies, and supportive care services. By understanding the disease's progression, you can play a vital role in helping individuals with Parkinson's maintain their quality of life, preserve their independence, and enhance their overall well-being. Read more

This course is NOT approved for CCLD Administrator renewal CEUs. Changes caused by aging can be found in all of the body's cells, tissues, and organs. Because the systems of the body, all work together, these age-related changes affect one another. Though not everyone ages in the same way, this course will review these changes system by system.  Read more

This course is NOT approved for CCLD Administrator renewal CEUs. Postural supports are devices and other tools you may encounter frequently in residential care. Postural supports include anything used to help a person maintain their balance, keep their body in a  certain position, or keep parts of their body aligned properly. While postural supports can be a useful—and often necessary—tool it is easy for them to be applied incorrectly or misused in ways that are prohibited by CCLD regulations. Read more

This course is NOT approved for CCLD Administrator renewal CEUs. It is essential that residential facilities are equipped and ready to respond to disasters that endanger the lives of residents and staff, and damage property. While not all disasters may be anticipated, studies demonstrate that preparation, knowing how to respond when a disaster strikes, and remaining calm and flexible can save lives and reduce physical damage. Read more

This course is NOT approved for CCLD Administrator renewal CEUs. It is essential that residential facilities are equipped and ready to respond to disasters that endanger the lives of residents and staff, and damage property. While not all disasters may be anticipated, studies demonstrate that preparation, knowing how to respond when a disaster strikes, and remaining calm and flexible can save lives and reduce physical damage. Read more