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Rosenthal Community Care Services Online Learning
Caregiving Courses
Rosenthal Community Care Services is developing a growing online learning library for caregiver education, personal growth, facility training support, and practical caregiving skill development.
Caregiver Education
Facility Training Support
Online Learning
Under Development
Course Library Development Notice:
Most courses listed on this page are currently under development. Course titles, descriptions,
and organization are being previewed as part of the Rosenthal Community Care Services online learning library.
Courses are provided for caregiver education, personal growth, and facility training support unless otherwise stated.
They are not advertised as state-approved continuing education courses unless specifically identified as such.
Sample Course Available
Daily Care Basics for Caregivers
A 5-lesson caregiver simulation where students assist Mr. Rosenthal through one full day of care, including dignity, communication, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, hydration, safety, observation, and reporting.
Course Status
Sample Available
Duration
1 Hour
Format
Online caregiver simulation with scenario-based questions and reflections.
Training Focus
ADL support, dignity, communication, safety, observation, and reporting.
Course Library Under Development
The courses below are organized into training tracks. Each course is currently planned as a 1-hour online course. Course links will be added as each course becomes available.
Track 1: Dementia Care Training
Total Planned Hours: 12
Status: Under Development
Dementia Fundamentals
Courses 1–6| Course Title | Duration | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| What Is Dementia? | 1 hr | Under Development | Basic understanding of dementia, memory loss, brain changes, and symptoms caregivers may observe. |
| Communication With Residents Living With Dementia | 1 hr | Under Development | Calm tone, simple words, body language, validation, patience, and respectful communication. |
| Confusion, Repetition, and Redirection | 1 hr | Under Development | How caregivers should respond to repeated questions, confusion, and redirection needs. |
| Sundowning and Late-Day Behaviors | 1 hr | Under Development | Understanding evening agitation, environmental triggers, calming routines, and late-day support. |
| Bathing, Dressing, and Grooming for Dementia Care | 1 hr | Under Development | Personal care support when a resident is fearful, resistant, embarrassed, or confused. |
| Eating, Hydration, and Mealtime Support for Dementia | 1 hr | Under Development | Cueing, hydration reminders, safe positioning, appetite changes, and mealtime dignity. |
Advanced Dementia Care
Courses 7–9| Course Title | Duration | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dementia Behaviors and Caregiver Response | 1 hr | Under Development | Agitation, yelling, refusal, suspicion, fear, pacing, and calm caregiver response. |
| Wandering, Exit-Seeking, and Safety Awareness | 1 hr | Under Development | Reducing risk, observing patterns, protecting safety, and reporting concerns. |
| Dementia Documentation and Family Communication | 1 hr | Under Development | Reporting changes, documenting behaviors, and speaking respectfully around family members. |
Dementia, Hospice, and End-of-Life Support
Courses 10–12| Course Title | Duration | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Dementia and Declining Function | 1 hr | Under Development | Recognizing decline in eating, mobility, speech, alertness, and daily participation. |
| Dementia and Hospice Care Basics | 1 hr | Under Development | Comfort-focused care, dignity, reduced appetite, increased sleep, and family emotions. |
| End-of-Life Dementia Support for Caregivers | 1 hr | Under Development | Gentle care, privacy, calm environment, respectful reporting, and comfort support. |
Track 2: ADL and Personal Care Training
Total Planned Hours: 6
Status: In Development
| Course Title | Duration | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Care Basics for Caregivers → | 1 hr | Sample Available | One full-day caregiver simulation covering dignity, ADLs, observation, and reporting. |
| ADL Support: Dignity, Privacy, and Consent | 1 hr | Under Development | How to begin care respectfully before touching or assisting a resident. |
| Bathing and Personal Hygiene Support | 1 hr | Under Development | Sponge bathing, shower assistance, warmth, modesty, refusal, and infection-control awareness. |
| Dressing and Grooming Assistance | 1 hr | Under Development | Clothing choices, grooming preferences, weak limbs, shaving, oral care, and dignity. |
| Toileting and Incontinence Care | 1 hr | Under Development | Privacy, embarrassment, bathroom safety, changing briefs, skin observation, and reporting. |
| Eating, Hydration, and Mealtime Assistance | 1 hr | Under Development | Meal setup, cueing, hydration, safe positioning, food preferences, and intake observation. |
Track 3: Medication Support Awareness
Total Planned Hours: 4
Status: Under Development
| Course Title | Duration | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medication Assistance Basics for Caregivers | 1 hr | Under Development | General awareness of medication reminders, observation, and following facility policy. |
| Medication Refusal and Reporting | 1 hr | Under Development | What to do when a resident refuses medication or reports discomfort. |
| Observing Medication Side Effects | 1 hr | Under Development | Drowsiness, dizziness, appetite changes, confusion, mood changes, and reporting. |
| Medication Documentation Awareness | 1 hr | Under Development | Timing, accuracy, documentation basics, and why caregivers must never guess. |
Track 4: Safety and Emergency Readiness
Total Planned Hours: 6
Status: Under Development
| Course Title | Duration | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Prevention for Caregivers | 1 hr | Under Development | Fall risks, clutter, footwear, lighting, transfers, and bathroom safety. |
| Safe Transfers and Mobility Support | 1 hr | Under Development | Transfer preparation, body mechanics, wheelchair safety, and when to ask for help. |
| Fire Safety and Evacuation Awareness | 1 hr | Under Development | Fire drills, alarms, exits, evacuation thinking, and resident supervision. |
| Medical Emergency Response Basics | 1 hr | Under Development | When to call 911, what to observe, staying calm, and notifying the responsible person. |
| Infection Control and Hand Hygiene | 1 hr | Under Development | Handwashing, gloves, cleaning, laundry, bodily fluids, and illness prevention. |
| Incident Reporting and Unusual Events | 1 hr | Under Development | Falls, injuries, behavior changes, refusals, skin concerns, and documentation basics. |
Track 5: Hospice and Comfort Care
Total Planned Hours: 6
Status: Under Development
| Course Title | Duration | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospice Care Basics for Caregivers | 1 hr | Under Development | What hospice means, comfort-focused care, and caregiver role awareness. |
| Comfort, Dignity, and Gentle Personal Care | 1 hr | Under Development | Bathing, repositioning, grooming, privacy, and emotional sensitivity. |
| Appetite, Hydration, and End-of-Life Changes | 1 hr | Under Development | Reduced appetite, swallowing concerns, fatigue, and family expectations. |
| Pain, Discomfort, and Observation | 1 hr | Under Development | Recognizing signs of discomfort and reporting changes appropriately. |
| Supporting Families During Hospice Care | 1 hr | Under Development | Respectful communication, boundaries, grief, and calm presence. |
| End-of-Life Environment and Final Days Support | 1 hr | Under Development | Quiet environment, privacy, comfort, cultural respect, and professional behavior. |
Track 6: Professional Caregiver Conduct
Total Planned Hours: 6
Status: Under Development
| Course Title | Duration | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Rights and Dignity | 1 hr | Under Development | Respect, choice, privacy, autonomy, and avoiding shame or force. |
| Abuse, Neglect, and Mandated Reporting Awareness | 1 hr | Under Development | Warning signs, caregiver responsibility, and reporting concerns. |
| Professional Boundaries for Caregivers | 1 hr | Under Development | Gifts, family relationships, privacy, social media, and emotional boundaries. |
| Communication With Families and Supervisors | 1 hr | Under Development | What to say, what not to say, respectful updates, and escalation. |
| Documentation and Shift Handoff Basics | 1 hr | Under Development | Clear notes, meaningful observations, and continuity of care. |
| Caregiver Attitude, Reliability, and Work Ethic | 1 hr | Under Development | Professionalism, punctuality, teamwork, humility, and resident-centered service. |
More caregiver training courses are being developed.
Rosenthal Community Care Services is building this course library to support caregivers, care homes, and facility teams with practical, scenario-based learning rooted in dignity, safety, and compassionate care.