Waiver Academy™ Specialized Care Certifications
Specialized Certifications are competency-based training programs used to build functional skills in specific areas of elderly care. These Waiver Academy™-recommended certifications create opportunities for direct care workers to improve their proficiency and ability to provide expert-level, quality care.
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Basic Certifications
COVID-19 Care Certification [3.67 hours]
Learn how to provide safe client care during the coronavirus pandemic. Become familiar with COVID protocols and PPE that they may not routinely wear, and refresh on critical infection control practices
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Safety and Falls Prevention Certification [3.25 hours]
Provide caregivers with the knowledge and skills needed to help prevent falls and keep older adults safe in and around their homes. Includes specific fall prevention considerations for older adults living with dementia.
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Advanced Certifications - Dementia Care
Dementia Care Certification [10 hours]
Reviewed and recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association, this competency-based training curriculum is for direct care workers who provide care to older adults living with dementia. From the fundamentals of dementia to best practices for supporting older adults living with dementia with activities of daily living, this certification offers a complete educational solution to equip care workers with the skills needed to provide optimal care to older adults living with dementia.
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Advanced Certifications - Diabetes Care
Diabetes Care Certification [3 hours]
Provide caregivers with the knowledge and skills needed to provide optimal care to older adults living with diabetes. Includes knowledge about the disease process, nutrition/diet, and exercise considerations
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Advanced Certifications - Stroke Recovery Care
Stroke Recovery Care Certification [5 hours]
Provide caregivers with the knowledge and skills needed to provide optimal care to older adults who have suffered and/or are recovering from a stroke. Includes activities of daily living, diet/nutrition, and exercise considerations.
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Advanced Certifications - Parkinson's Disease Care
Parkinson’s Disease Care Certification [2 hours]
Provide caregivers with the knowledge and skills needed to provide optimal care to older adults living with Parkinson’s disease, including Parkinson’s disease dementia.
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- Parkinson's Disease Care (SKILL0502)
- Parkinson's Disease Dementia (SKILL1206)
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Advanced Certifications - Respiratory Condition Care
Respiratory Condition Care Certification [2 hours]
Provide caregivers with the knowledge and skills needed to care for clients with common respiratory diseases and conditions. Includes assisting clients with performing ADLs, medications, and safety considerations, as well as observation and reporting considerations.
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Advanced Certifications - Heart Disease Care
Heart Disease Care Certification [2 hours]
Provide caregivers with the knowledge and skills needed to care for clients with heart disease and other common cardiovascular diseases and conditions. Includes assisting clients with performing ADLs and IADLs and specific considerations for observation and reporting.
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Advanced Certifications - Behavioral Health Care
Behavioral Health Care Certification [7.25 hours]
Provide direct care workers (DCWs) with the knowledge and skills needed to provide optimal care to older adults who are struggling with and/or are recovering from common behavioral health disorders. The certification also prepares DCWs to manage the emotionally demanding and stressful nature of caring for a client living with a behavioral health disorder.
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ABOUT WAIVER ACADEMY™
Waiver Academy™ is a training platform that makes learning convenient for any workforce from healthcare, nonprofit or public sector employees and contracts at various levels of their professional life. Founded in 2016, Waiver Academy has provided more than 10,000 hours of training across various sectors.
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Providing training and development to employees allows employers to pinpoint the knowledge and skills they want their employees to have. Training and development programs can educate employees about new skills or provide updates on existing skills to enhance productivity and compliance.
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