Our free trainings and resources are brought to you through the generosity of our partners:

 

FEATURED EVENTS

In-Person Training: Personal Care

Two part in-person training for caregivers interested in learning advanced personal care techniques. Part 2 is on Nov. 14th at 10AM. Seats are limited. Register today.

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The Family Learning Center

The Family Learning Center is a free online resource to help you care for mom or dad. You'll find articles, tip sheets, and videos that will improve your caregiving skillset.

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Caregiver Training Program

Free training (in-person and on-line) for family caregivers looking to improve their caregiving skills and individuals who want to become certified and registered home care providers.

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CAREGIVER TRAINING PROGRAM

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Our training program is intended for 2 audiences: family caregivers and pre-professional caregivers. Participants will
undergo a specialized, home care aide training utilizing a unique curriculum, which has been develop specifically for this program.

The Caregiver Training Program's courses are derived from industry standards and
best practices. Our training curriculum is delivered both online and in-person. Our core courses consists of 10 hours of training, which meets the State of California requirements. Advanced Certification is also available for those who are interested. Moreover,
due to our program requirements, we place a particular focus on the Japanese-American population.  Our training program includes an in-person cultural competency training session.
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• Curriculum
• Advanced Certification
• Cultural Competency

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The following is a sample list of core training topics. These courses are delivered online. Course availability is subject to change.

Abuse Prevention:

• Causes and Consequences of Elder Abuse
• Recognizing, Reporting, and Preventing

Alzheimer's & Dementia Care

• Alzheimers and Dementia Signs and Symptoms
• Dementia from the person's perspective
• Diagnosis and the caregivers role
• Setting the Environment: Creating a Sense of Calm
• Understanding Behaviors- Defusing Dangerous Behaviors
• Wandering and Exit Seeking

Caregiver Skills:

• Companion Care
• HIPAA and clients rights
• Promoting Client Independence
• Elder Abuse: Causes, Types, and Reporting
• Providing Personal Care: Elimination and Toileting
• Providing Personal Care: Bathing and Dressing
• Infection Control Basics
• Companion Care

The following is a sample list of Advanced Certification Modules. These courses are delivered online. ​Course availability is subject to change.

Alzheimer's & Dementia Care​

• Daily Care: Bathing and Dressing
• Daily Care: Toiling and Grooming​
• Stages of Alzheimers Disease
• Understanding Alzheimer's & Related Disorders
• Promoting Independence in Daily Living.

Caregiver First Aid

• Heart Attack and Shock
• Choking and Falls
• Stroke and Wounds
• Infection prevention and control
• Workplace Hazards and Safety

This training session is currently under development. The following is a sample list topics that will be covered in our Cultural Competency Training Sessions. This training sessions will be delivered in-person, in English and Japanese. ​Course availability is subject to change.

Understanding the Generations

• Issei
• Nissei
• Sansei
• Yonsei

Values of Japanese Culture

• Harmony
• Non-Verbal vs Verbal Cues
• Tone of Voice
• Reading Facial Expressions
• Respect Hierarchy​

Etiquette and Customs

•     Greeting
•     Gift Giving
•     Entering to Home
•     Table Manners

Cultural Competency Exercise

• A group exercise designed to encapsulate course learnings in an applied manner

This training is free and open to the greater Los Angeles area residents. Thanks in large part to our partners: Keiro and USC