Safety Preparedness and Emergency Response When Caring for Older Adults

Safety Preparedness and Emergency Response When Caring for Older Adults is organized by CareerSmart Learning.

Course will be updated or discontinued on or before July 31, 2027.

Description:
Course objectives include:
• Distinguish between emergencies that impact the resident or client and those that affect the facility as a whole
• List common emergencies impacting older adults
• Describe when and how 9-1-1 should be called
• Identify safety measures the facility can have in place to prevent accidents and emergencies, and
• Identify ways in which the facility can prepare for an emergency.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

1.5 Contact Hours | 1.5 CE